Ten steps to building your own home Building your own home is a challenge, but it is one that you can handle if you have patience and are willing to start watching your dream slowly come to life. Here are essential steps that will help you get to the finished result you have in mind.…
How Architecture Has Changed in Belfast Immense change in attitudes among the people of Belfast since the Good Friday Peace Agreement have also had an impact on the city’s architecture. Whether the change is largely physical or cultural is immaterial, although it has to be said that feelings brought about by attitude change will often be…
The Future of Residential Architecture Whether it is clothing, art, or architecture, we recognise historical periods by their choices and innovations in these areas, and 2016 is no different. There is no question that our personal space does, to a large extent, impact on our personal lifestyles. When we talk about trends in architecture, rather…
2016 is still young, but the trends for the year are evident to anyone that has been following the world of architecture. As climate change continues to weigh down on the world, and social structures continue to shift, architecture is changing as well to accommodate these new needs. Here are just a few of the…
Belfast City Hall has a long history, dating back to the White Linen Hall Library which was originally built on the site where the City Hall now stands. The Linen Hall was integral to the international Linen Exchange and was a well-known spot in Northern Ireland. The heritage of the Linen Hall is kept alive…
Dublin Architecture: Best Buildings in Dublin Dublin is a welcoming and beautiful Irish city and well worth visiting, not least to see some of its best buildings. While you’re in town, look carefully at the red brick buildings, because some of them have the most beautiful chevrons in amongst the brickwork. If you are going…
Best Buildings to Visit at Christmas Belfast is a thriving city, and while there are plenty of places that are great for visitors, some are at their best in December. The Christmas holiday, and the days leading up to it, are a great time to visit this amazing, lively, historic city. Belfast is well known…
While modern architecture seems frequently to involve daring skyscrapers and abstract designs, the past is littered with great architects that built structures that are so revered that people still visit them today. The following are just a few of the most influential architects from the past. Michelangelo Kicking off the list is Michelangelo. Although most…
Irish Architecture Irish architecture is world renowned. It features many Anglo-Irish and Norman castles as well as buildings from eras that date all the way to the Stone Age. It also features plenty of Georgian urban buildings, and, of course, darling whitewashed thatched cottages that look like they are straight out of a storybook. Although…
Northern Ireland is a beautiful place, laden with history, as well as being able to boast some incredible scenery. If you’re planning a tour, here are some of our favourite NI buildings to look out for. For a unique insight into the history of Northern Ireland, make sure to stop by and tour the Crumlin…