Hall Black Douglas

RSUA Design Competition Award

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:43:00 +0000

Congratulations to Ciaran Magee from Hall Black Douglas, on winning the RSUA Design Competition for Early Career Architects.

‘To Flow Together’ proposed a concrete and lightweight metal structure, situated by the Lagan towpath which would collect falling rainwater in a central planter encircled by bench seating to create a place to take shelter, commune, and experience the collection of rainwater.

This proposal takes the inward sloping form of the Roman compluvium roof and explodes it into a series of cascading fabric planes suspended within a lightweight metal structure. This frame is elevated by four columns constructed from precast concrete manhole chamber rings. As rain falls, the ‘sails’ gather rainwater from above and all four sides, directing it down the planes, pitter–pattering to a central planter formed from a larger manhole chamber base.

‘The Water Canon’ brief challenged Early Career Architects to propose creative ideas for a public outdoor installation to make people think about our relationship with water. It presented an opportunity to engage the public in a celebration of rainfall and water, to increase public awareness of the unique importance of water, to highlight the challenges faced by our water system and to potentially showcase ideas for how water can be better integrated into our built environment.

The competition was sponsored by JP Corry.

RIBA Specialist Conservation Architect

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:52:00 +0000

Congratulations to Bill McAllister who has become accredited as a RIBA SCA having personally demonstrated “authoritative knowledge of conservation practice and extensive experience of working with historic buildings.”This reflects the commitment and passion brings to each conservation project on which he works.

The photo shows him at home within the stone clock housing at Bank Buildings Belfast.

Monaghan Peace Campus featured in RIAI Journal

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:21:00 +0000

Monaghan Peace Campus has been featured in the latest issue of the RIAI Journal. A digital copy can be accessed from the link below:

https://www.riai.ie/discover-architecture/architecture-ireland-digital/issue-340

We are hiring: Conservation Architect

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:03:00 +0000

We are looking for self motivated architects who wish to develop both their career in conservation and the work of the practice within this sector.

Please submit a written CV and Sample Portfolio (6–10 pages) in PDF Format to:

admin@hallblackdouglas.co.uk by 2.00pm Friday 21 March 2025.

See Careers page for more details:

https://www.hallblackdouglas.com/careers-architectconservation

We are hiring: Architect

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

We are looking for qualified architects who are willing to take personal responsibility for their work, within a supportive studio based environment.

Please submit a written CV and Sample Portfolio (6–10 pages) in PDF Format to:

admin@hallblackdouglas.co.uk by 2.00pm Friday 21 March 2025.

See Careers page for more details:

https://www.hallblackdouglas.com/careers-architectconservation

Primark Bank Buildings wins at The National Stone Awards 2024

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:47:00 +0000

HBD Projects Win at RSUA Design Awards 2024

Fri, 10 May 2024 10:37:00 +0000

4 HBD Projects Shortlisted for RSUA Design Awards 2024

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:57:00 +0000

Bank Buildings wins AJ Heritage Award 2023

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:55:00 +0000

CEF Construction Excellence Award for Social Housing

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:45:00 +0000

We are hiring: Architect + Part 1 & 2

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:04:00 +0000

AJ Architecture Awards 2023 Heritage Shortlist: Bank Buildings

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:52:00 +0000

Part 1 and Part 2 Architectural Assistants

Mon, 15 May 2023 16:58:00 +0000

Please click on link below for more information.

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Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2023

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:19:00 +0000

The Bank Buildings: Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2023 for Best Use of Digital Technology and the Multi–Discipline Collaboration Achievement: JCA Architects in collaboration with Hall Black Douglas Conservation Architects

Monaghan Peace Campus Progress

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:37:00 +0000

We are hiring: Experienced Architect

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Please click on link below for more information.

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Delighted to win a Brick Award for our Gardenmore Green Social Housing Development for Radius Housing

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:32:00 +0000

UAH Talk: Rising from the ashes – Bank Buildings by Stephen Douglas SCA

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:25:00 +0000

For details on talk, click here

Conservation works to Bank Buildings complete November 2022

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:18:00 +0000

Congratulations Harberton Hall on receiving the Multi–Occupancy CEF Award

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:54:00 +0000

St Comgall’s Community Centre receives the Restoration CEF Award

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:52:00 +0000

HBD Project Shortlisted for the national 2022 Brick Awards

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

We’re delighted to see that our Gardenmore Green project for Radius Housing has been Shortlisted for the national 2022 Brick Awards. This development has provided 13 General Needs and 1 Complex needs dwellings. This is the only project to be shortlisted in Northern Ireland.

Altnagelvin Hospital Wins RIBA Regional and RSUA Design Awards

Thu, 05 May 2022 18:09:00 +0000

Two HBD Projects Shortlisted for RSUA Awards 2022

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:36:00 +0000

2 out of the 9 Shortlisted projects for the 2022 RSUA Design Awards are by Hall Black Douglas: Altnagelvin Acute Hospital WHSCT and Social Housing and Everogue Lane for Clanmil Social Housing. Delighted to be be in good company with the other shortlisted architects.

You can find more information about these projects at the links below:

Altnagelvin Acute Hospital WHSCT

Everogue Lane for Clanmil Social Housing

RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

HBD have signed up to the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge.

CEF Awards 2021

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:25:00 +0000

CEF Award received for new Apartment Scheme designed to respond to local context, for Connswater Homes Social Housing at Graham Street Lisburn. Congratulations to all involved.

We’re Hiring: Architects + Part 2

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:20:00 +0000

See our Careers page for full details of how to apply.

Conservation Update

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Restoration of Bank Buildings. Granite column repair and replacement complete. Upper levels rebuild has commenced on site.

Seagoe Hotel Planning Approved

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:43:00 +0000

Planning Approval secured for 45 additional bedrooms for the Seagoe Hotel, during what has been a challenging year for our clients in hospitality.

RIAI Awards 2021

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:17:00 +0000

Delighted to have received a RIAI Architecture Award commendation for our social housing scheme for Clanmill.

We are hiring: New Positions Advertised

Mon, 17 May 2021 06:29:00 +0000

We are Hiring…Part 1 Student 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:09:00 +0000

Your help is required. Please see our careers section.

COVID–19 Update

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:44:00 +0000

Due to COVID–19 we are now working remotely. We are however here to continue to serve our existing and prospective clients.

If you need to contact a member of staff, please email them directly, or admin@hallblackdouglas.co.uk

If you need to contact someone more urgently please call 02890687948 or 07980832956

HAPPI Housing Starts On Site

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:08:00 +0000

New HAPPI Scheme with Radius Housing has now started on site.

Glengormley Apartments Completed

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:06:00 +0000

Four new apartments completed for Ark Housing in Glengormley.

New Private Coastal Dwelling

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:03:00 +0000

New private dwelling, just started on site.

Extension to Delamont Outdoor Learning Centre Completed

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:02:00 +0000

Extension to Delamont Outdoor Learning centre for EANI has now been completed.

Crossgar Housing Complete

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:59:00 +0000

New housing scheme just completed in Crossgar for Clanmil Housing.

Breathing new life into the faded Beauty of St. Comgall’s Primary School

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:20:00 +0000

We are delighted to be progressing on site this summer with the restoration of the former St. Comgall’s Primary School in West Belfast.

The building will undergo a transformation to provide it with a new lease of life as a Community Hub for the Falls Community Council.

HBD at the Belfast Marathon 2019

Fri, 31 May 2019 11:28:00 +0000

Congratulations to the HBD Relay Team who crossed the finish line in the 2019 Belfast Marathon. They raised over £2,700 in support of IMCARES – a wonderful amount which makes all the hard work worthwhile.

HBD Relay Team with Timothy (Centre) from IMCARES

Omagh Hospital wins RSUA and RIBA Awards

Tue, 22 May 2018 09:13:00 +0000

Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Centre is the culmination of the work of many architects from both Todd and Hall Black Douglas Architects. Working with consultants, HEIG and WHSCT staff over many years (appointed in 2004). Great to see it being recognised with an RSUA Design Award, RIBA Regional Award and a special Integration of Art Award.

The Junction wins RSUA and RIBA Awards

Tue, 22 May 2018 09:11:00 +0000

We are delighted that The Junction, Dungannon received numerous awards on Friday evening: RSUA Design Award, RIBA Regional Award, Living Design Award and especially pleased for STEP for winning: Client of the Year. This building was to be a place where everyone would feel welcome. What a great brief to get from a client!

Part 1 Student

Tue, 22 May 2018 09:09:00 +0000

Hall Black Douglas are pleased to be offering a Part 1 Student Placement for 2018/19. Please see our careers page for details.

Tropical Ravine shortlisted for RSUA, RIBA & RICS Awards

admin@hallblackdouglas.com (Luke) — Thu, 03 May 2018 11:11:00 +0000

The Tropical Ravine, Botanic Gardens, Belfast has been shortlisted for the RSUA and RIBA Regional award. This project is another great addition to the HBD Conservation Architecture portfolio. The restoration provides new interpretive design features and increases the accessibility to the tropical and temperate plant collections.

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HBD at the Belfast Marathon 2018

admin@hallblackdouglas.com (Luke) — Thu, 03 May 2018 11:09:00 +0000

Congratulations to the two HBD Relay Teams who crossed the finish line in the 2018 Belfast Marathon. Together they raised over £1,300 in support of Mencap NI. It makes all the hard work worthwhile.

Mencap website

Tropical Ravine re–opens

admin@hallblackdouglas.com (Luke) — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

The wonderful Tropical Ravine in Botanic Gardens, Belfast for Belfast City Council is now open again to the public, after 30 months of restoration work and replacement of all the glass. We have worked with lots of Listed buildings before, but never Listed plants. Definitely worth a visit.

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