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By Neville Carson 14 Aug, 2022
Ballynaskea - Under Construction 2022
02 Jun, 2021
PART II ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT / TECHNICIAN We are seeking a talented part II architectural assistant or architectural technician to join our team. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of bespoke design projects across the country, taking them from design concept, through to finished construction. Applicants should have a strong technical background, a flair for design and a keen eye for detail. Candidate requirements: Experience dealing with bespoke residential projects would be preferred. Skilled in AutoCAD, Sketchup and Microsoft Office. BIM / Revit experience would be advantageous. Friendly and personable with excellent communication skills. Excellent organisational skills and time-management, with ability to work well as part of a team. Strong technical background, with experience in technical details, working drawings and building control packages. A working knowledge of local Building Regulations and planning policy would be advantageous. Candidates will be expected to work individually and as part of a team. Full-time, permanent. Competitive salary, dependent on experience and ability. Please email your CV and work samples (not greater than 5MB) to info@healymckeown.com
The importance of bespoke layout design
26 Feb, 2021
The importance of bespoke layout design… At Healy McKeown Architects, our design projects are all produced bespoke to each client. This is critical to a successful design project as each client has an individual brief, layout requirements and site. Every site has its own characteristics and features that must be considered when designing, including the orientation, sun-path, views from the site, views of the site from other vantage points and privacy considerations. As part of the design process, in the initial stages we will engage with our clients in a design brief meeting, where the aim is to gather as much information as possible from the outset to get a clear picture of our clients’ requirements, likes/dislikes and ideas to be considered. As every client lives differently, this meeting is essential to ensure that the layout meets the criteria for the client and allows them to build a home that not only suits, but enhances their lifestyle. The importance of a successful layout cannot be understated, how rooms flow from one to the other, the ability to separate spaces in open-plan living arrangements, and also how money can be saved by cutting down on unnecessary circulation space, ensuring that every square foot of your new home is used and wasted space is reduced. A bespoke layout ensures that each space inside your home can take advantage of any features your site has to offer, whether it is a sea or mountain view from the kitchen sink, or a sunrise view from the master bedroom. For clients who have purchased a site with existing full planning permission, it is important to consider whether the approved plan is suitable for you and your lifestyle. It can often be very straightforward to submit a new planning application with a home that has been designed bespoke for you, to ensure you are starting your build on the right path from the outset. It is always cheaper to make changes on the paper than it is on the construction site. If you are just starting out on your build journey, or if you have recently purchased a site feel free to get in contact with us today for your free initial consultation.
SCHOOL HILL PROJECT BY HEALY MCKEOWN ARCHITECTS
04 Feb, 2021
SCHOOL HILL Size 2300ft2 Completed 2020 This contemporary single storey dwelling provides a haven nestled in the Glens of Antrim. With views over the Antrim Coast Road, this house is dual aspect to frame the coast and ensure natural light is taken full advantage of throughout the day. The arrangement of three single storey blocks allows for an extremely functional plan, dividing the home into public and private wings, along with a fully separate master suite wing. Each wing opens out onto a private south facing courtyard garden. Every square foot of floor space is utilised in this new home, with generous spaces including a stunning vaulted open plan kitchen. The use of natural slate and stone, alongside the simple smooth tender finish allows the dwelling to integrate into its rural surroundings. This is a stunning example of a modern single storey dwelling; a home that fully redefines the term ‘bungalow’, and makes it a possibility for anyone.
Healy McKeown 3D Visualisation Service
03 Feb, 2021
A 3D visualisation of your new home can help you to entirely understand the proposed end product, by showing a scaled model of the dwelling in its proposed site, allowing for landscaping to be considered, as well as shadow studies, external finishes and materiality. We always tell our clients that things are much easier to change on paper than on site, and the 3D model can be used as an opportunity to highlight any changes needed, before the project reaches site construction, or even a planning application. Architects can take understanding 2D drawings such as elevations or sections for granted, but often clients can struggle to get a sense of the finished design from these. The 3D visualisation is a tool to eliminate any misunderstanding and help the clients to fully engage with their new home and allows them to wholly understand any new ideas being proposed to them. Healy McKeown Architects provides a 3D Visualisation as standard for all our new build projects, and also offer the service for renovation / extension projects. Clients have the opportunity to see their new home in 3D from the very first draft. We provide both a short movie presentation of the 3D model, as well as various 3D visualisation images as part of our design package for our clients to take home. This allows our clients the time to critically assess their design proposal and allows them to highlight any queries or concerns from early in the design process, and ensure that the finished product to be prepared for planning or construction is exactly as it should be. Healy McKeown Architects design bespoke for every client’s project, whether contemporary or traditional, and offer a variety of services from a full architectural service to a remote design only service to suit your individual needs. If you have a project in mind, send us a message using our website contact form, social media platforms, or email info@healymckeown.com; or feel free give us a call on +44 (0) 28 295 57933 to chat with one of our team.
31 Jan, 2021
SANDY BAY - LARNE BY HEALY MCKEOWN ARCHITECTS Location - County Antrim Property Size - 3,300sqft ABOUT THIS PROPERTY A bold addition to an existing residential area, this modern family home provides a striking book-end with a dual frontage to a corner site, whilst still maintaining a sympathetic scale in terms of height and mass in relation to its neighbours. Large areas of glazing to one side take advantage of the immediate coastal location, while more subtle openings to the rear offer uninterrupted views over neighbouring playing fields. The dwelling uses a simple form, with detailing that includes a cantilevered carport and a recessed front door opening into a magnificent double height entrance hall. A dual aspect open plan kitchen area is linear in formation to link to both the sea views, and the private south facing enclosed garden area. A simple flat roof allows for a proposed terrace that offers 360o panoramic views of the Glens of Antrim in one direction, and the North Sea and beyond to Scotland in the other.
08 Nov, 2020
This stunning bespoke dwelling is nestled in the rolling rural landscape of central County Monaghan; hidden from the roadside on an elevated site, it boasts views across the countryside and a vantage point towards the spire of St. MacCartan’s Cathedral in Monaghan Town. The concept, design and client brief sought to create a contemporary take on the traditional, vernacular farm cluster, that takes advantage of the site orientation in terms of natural sunlight and views towards the surrounding countryside. The design remains sensitive to the natural sloping contours of the site and seeks to integrate the proposal into its surroundings by creating a split-level element, while at the same time ensuring easy access to a fully accessible ground floor accommodation. The proposal provides all the benefits of open plan living, with large areas of south-facing glazing across the entirety of the ground floor to allow a clear connection with the outdoors; while the first floor cantilevered gable not only affords a sheltered outdoor patio, but allows the master suite to enjoy a secluded private balcony. The contrast of standing seam zinc roofing and smooth render against the natural stone and slate elements shows a blend of traditional and contemporary materials that enhance the rural context. We’d love to hear what you think! If you have a site or project in mind be sure to get in touch! #contemporaryhome #modernliving #slopedsite #monopitch #modernhome #newbuild #countywicklow #upsidedownliving #stonework #slate #metalcladding #balcony #graveldriveway #planningapproved #planningpermission #newhome #planningsuccess #simpleforms #moderndesign #contemporarydesign #contemporaryliving #openplan #vaultedceiling
23 Oct, 2020
Meet Donal, Donal has over 30 years experience working in the construction industry across both the commercial and residential sectors. He has worked on both public and private sector projects in Germany, UK and more recently Dublin. Coming from a technical background, Donal brings design flair accompanied with a keen eye for detail ensuring project delivery from conception to reality. Donal can often be found on the bike around the north coast and as he would admit himself, he really prefers going downhill!
23 Oct, 2020
Meet Michael, Michael is a chartered architect with experience working across the UK, Ireland and Canada specialising in residential and commercial projects. Michael believes in delivering architecture that offers high quality, sustainable design that is bespoke to each individual client. He has in depth knowledge of local planning policy and specialises in tailored design solutions that are sensitive to their surroundings and context. Michael is currently experiencing first-hand the joys of self-build as he designs and builds his own home. To follow his progress check out his blog @farrantemple.glebe.
23 Oct, 2020
Meet Conor, Conor studied Architecture at Queen’s University, Belfast. He gained experience working on both public sector and residential projects across the UK and Ireland, while working for a large commercial practice in Belfast, before joining Healy McKeown Architects in 2018. With a keen eye for design, and a family background in construction, Conor brings flair and practicality to each project, while working with clients from concept to delivery. He believes in architecture that is of high quality, that is people centered and that works towards a more sustainable future. In his spare time, Conor can be found in his kayak creating a splash on local rivers; while the rest of his evenings are spent studying for his chartered qualification.
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