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01/08/2002
Belfast architectural firm wins top design award
The University of Ulster’s latest high-tech buildings have received a prestigious design award from the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland.
The two new Research Pavilions on the University’s Magee Campus have been honoured with the Special Award for Best Building in the Landscape. They were the only buildings in Northern Ireland to receive an award.
Commenting on the award, Ken Drain, a partner in Ferguson McIlveen, said “Working closely with the University, we were able to deliver innovative yet cost effective buildings which respond to their environment. We are delighted to have won this award.”
The pavilions, which are part of the University of Ulster’s Science Research Park, were designed by Belfast based, integrated design team, Ferguson McIlveen. Project architect, Trevor Leaker, conceived two triangular-shaped buildings which are identical in design and provide state of the art accommodation for high technology firms, maintaining the University’s reputation as a leading technological innovator for small incubating companies.
Dramatically wedged into a steeply sloping, wooded site, despite their size, the pavilions can only be glimpsed through the trees. Befitting their purpose, the buildings are finished with silver cladding panels. Extensive glazing gives the buildings a light, airy feel and provides panoramic views across the estate to the River Foyle and beyond.
Presented at a gala ceremony in Dublin, the awards aim to promote the variety and quality of contemporary Irish Architecture to the public.
An exhibition showcasing the award winners and selected entries will be shown in locations throughout the North and South of Ireland.
Founded in 1922 in Belfast, Ferguson McIlveen is a multi-disciplinary firm employing 200 staff in nine offices throughout the UK and Ireland.
(SP)
The two new Research Pavilions on the University’s Magee Campus have been honoured with the Special Award for Best Building in the Landscape. They were the only buildings in Northern Ireland to receive an award.
Commenting on the award, Ken Drain, a partner in Ferguson McIlveen, said “Working closely with the University, we were able to deliver innovative yet cost effective buildings which respond to their environment. We are delighted to have won this award.”
The pavilions, which are part of the University of Ulster’s Science Research Park, were designed by Belfast based, integrated design team, Ferguson McIlveen. Project architect, Trevor Leaker, conceived two triangular-shaped buildings which are identical in design and provide state of the art accommodation for high technology firms, maintaining the University’s reputation as a leading technological innovator for small incubating companies.
Dramatically wedged into a steeply sloping, wooded site, despite their size, the pavilions can only be glimpsed through the trees. Befitting their purpose, the buildings are finished with silver cladding panels. Extensive glazing gives the buildings a light, airy feel and provides panoramic views across the estate to the River Foyle and beyond.
Presented at a gala ceremony in Dublin, the awards aim to promote the variety and quality of contemporary Irish Architecture to the public.
An exhibition showcasing the award winners and selected entries will be shown in locations throughout the North and South of Ireland.
Founded in 1922 in Belfast, Ferguson McIlveen is a multi-disciplinary firm employing 200 staff in nine offices throughout the UK and Ireland.
(SP)
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