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Work has begun on the cleaning of the reredos and painting of the ceiling of the beautiful St Michael's Church, Enniskillen under the careful supervision of Mullarkey Pedersen Architects - RIAI Grade 1 Accredited Conservation Architects. Keep an eye for future updates!
#conservation #churcharchitecture #ecclesiasticalarchitecture @clogherdonoige @St_Michaels_Ekn @CathNewsIreland
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Finalists are put forward for consideration for a National / International Civic Trust Award or Commendation. @CTAwards
SEE MORE ON THE BISHOP'S GATE HOTEL PROJECT HERE...
FOLLOW STORY ON TWITTER HERE...
CIVIC TRUST REGIONAL FINALISTS HERE...
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This is an excellent addition to the numerous recent successes the Bishop's Gate Hotel Project has achieved this year.
The hotel has been an important addition to the city centre of Derry/ Londonderry and integral to the regeneration of Bishop Street and surrounding area.
To highlight the extent of restoration works which were involved in order to revive this historic structure and make it suitable for its current use in the hospitality sector, and also to reflect on a project successfully delivered and realised, we have put together (below) a gallery of before and after images of some of the primary spaces within the building.
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Restoration and refurbishment works to The Deanery at St Columb's Cathedral (1833) in the centre of the historic Walled City is nearing completion, with scaffold dismantling underway.
Works internally included extensive redecoration treatment throughout. Externally sandstone detailing has been sensitively cleaned and brickwork pointing renewed with lime based products.
The extent of existing staining to stone banding, parapet and quoin detailing and the subsequent removal of the staining can be seen in the before and after photographs below. More to follow on completion...
#conservation #architecture #walledcity #deanery #conservationarchitects #derrylondonderry
Scaffolding has started to be dismantled, revealing the refurbished facade with sandstone parapet and detailing restored
Before Restoration - Extensive staining to sandstone parapet
Before Restoration - Defective brick pointing and staining and damage to sandstone quoins
#conservation #architecture #walledcity #deanery #conservationarchitects #derrylondonderry
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Mullarkey Pedersen Architects staff continue to strengthen their understanding and application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) having completed the course entitled; 'Fundamentals of Building Information Modelling', at the North West Regional College over an 8 week period, which included a series of seminars and examination.
Our thanks go to Mr David Maxwell of North West Regional College for the informative learning environment he created over the duration of the course.
Live BIM Project
CARLOW INSTITUTE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
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We are looking for people with the following:
Please reply with CV and examples of your work to: info@mparchitects.net
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We are delighted to announce that the Bishop's Gate Hotel has been shortlisted in the Conservation, Commercial, Tourism and Regeneration categories following the major overhaul of the Grade B1 listed building.
The building has a rich history and we were delighted to have led the restoration of this important project in conjunction with the Inner City Trust. Following it's purchase by the Inner City Trust and the subsequent conservation and extension works, the building has been reborn and is now viewed with great civic pride by the people of the historic 'Walled City'.
Previously known as 'The Northern Counties Club' it opened its doors in 1893, offering a base for businessmen and intellects of the city to meet and discuss ideas and plans with which to develop the city’s industries. Throughout the years it has greeted many famous visitors – including Winston Churchill, W.B. Yeats, Field Marshalls Montgomery and Alexander and artist Derek Hill to name a few.
The building is inextricably linked to major historical events - Returning officers from the Crimean War established the building as a gentlemen’s club in 1881, and in World War I it was mess headquarters for officers in the Derry Regiment. In World War II it provided mess facilities for Canadian and American soldiers based in the city as well as local officers. Since the naval base was established in Derry in June 1940 the building was at the centre of the wider social context, patronised by the Royal Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy and the US Navy.
The building’s decorative exterior is a result of architect Alfred Foreman’s reconfiguration of the façade in the early 20th century when Derry enjoyed an economic boom. The flamboyant and quirky design style of Forman matched the prevailing mood at the time.
When its use as a private club ceased, the building fell into disrepair and various sections were let for use as office accommodation. Unoccupied areas were simply left to rot. In 2006 the building was vacated, after which time the entire structure fell into disrepair and the survival of the iconic structure was in jeopardy. The roof was in a dangerous state of repair, damp and rot spread and pigeon infestation was significant.
The recent restoration has significantly improved one of Derry’s most historic areas, breathing new life into the building, whilst boosting tourism, employment, education and training. Where once stood decay and neglect, now stands a fully restored part of our built heritage, equipped to contribute to the changing demands of city life.
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Mullarkey Pedersen Architects would like to thank all those who attended our official office opening on Thursday evening. We were delighted with the turnout and would like to extend a special thank you to Mr. Joe Mahon for his attendance and words of commendation he shared with everyone present.
We are overjoyed by the feedback we received on the new Rød Dør Studio - but now it's back to work!
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Enabling works are well underway at Bruce Street, Belfast... Strip out of the existing dated fabric and services equipment across all levels, making way for new office accommodation in the heart of the city.
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Getting prepared for Bruce Street, Belfast refurbishment in the coming weeks!
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