News
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Nathaniel Clements - amateur of architectureThe Ulster Architectural Heritage Society is delighted to present a lecture by Dr Anthony Malcomson on Wednesday 8th September at 7.30pm at the Armagh Club, English Street, Armagh. |
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Wellington Park Hotel redevelopment plan blockedPlanners have rejected a proposal by the owners of Belfast's Wellington Park Hotel to demolish it and a build a larger hotel and an apartment block. The UAHS is delighted with this decision and has been supporting the Lower Malone Road Residents' Association in their ongoing campaign to protect the Malone Conservation area. |
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Derry makes shortlist for World Building of the Year awardSeven buildings in Ireland are on the shortlist for the World Building of the Year 2010, including An Gaelaras – Culturlann Ui Chana an Irish language Cultural Centre in Derry. Judging will take place at the World Architecture Festival awards in early November. The winner will be chosen from 236 buildings in 55 countries, ranging from Kazakhstan to the US. |
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FAB Summer SchoolFORUM for Alternative Belfast |
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Linen Warehouse Renewed ThreatA revised application has been submitted for demolition of the Athletic Stores, Queen Street, Belfast and a 7-storey replacement building with basement parking along the same lines as the previous scheme. We urge people to voice their objections in writing to the Belfast Planning Divsion. |
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Rediscovering Dunville FountainOn Friday 23rd July UAHS ran a programme of activities called 'Rediscovering Dunville Fountain' as part of 'Discovering Places', one of the Cultural Olympiad events. |
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GOLA SKILLS SCHOOL 'UNMITIGATED SUCCESS'Our pilot Traditional Building Skills School was extremely well received by the builders who took part. An Action Plan for future project-based Summer Schools is currently underway. A DVD of the event is currently being devised by Northern Visions Television and will be placed online in due course. |
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Piney Ridge developer fine 'pitiful'Piney Ridge - 'pitiful' fine of £150 for the developer who demolished B1 listed building without consent. |
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If stones covld speakeA treasure hunt with a difference has been launched in Derry in an effort to promote the city's built heritage. This City of Culture project has been billed as "different from other Treasure Hunts" as entrants do not have solve cryptic clues or puzzles. |
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Architectural Heritage Tours of Gola IslandFree guided tours at 11am, 1pm (in Irish language) and 3pm, Friday 11th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th June. |
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CALLING ALL BUILDERS FOR GOLA ISLAND SKILLS SCHOOLWe are running a Traditional Building Skills Summer School for builders on the magical island of Gola off the north west coast of Donegal on 11-13 June. |
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Accolades for NI architectureArchitectural excellence has been recognised with news that three NI buildings have been honoured by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). |
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Belfast Telegraph: We must restore our built heritageA large number of landmark buildings all over the province have fallen into decay and disrepair, and urgent action is needed to save some of these best examples of our built heritage. |
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Resounding RiversBelfast's forgotten rivers, waterways and associated industries have been given a renewed presence within the city. Talk a walk and listen to the sound flowing below your feet! |
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UAHS goes to the countryCome and meet us at the Annual Grand Garden & Craft Fair on Sunday 23rd May at Mount Stewart. |
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New books available through UAHS bookshopThe Society's stock of high quality and informative publications is continuing to grow with the addition of two recent titles available to purchase through the office bookshop. |
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Change of addressBelfast Film Festival present this startling documentary, made in 1975 by BBC Northern Ireland, following the housing problems in Belfast and the proposed development of the Belfast Urban Motorway. |
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Lime WorksNew book to be launched by the Building Limes Forum Ireland on Thursday 15th April, 5.30pm at the Meter House, Gas Works, Belfast. UAHS members welcome. |
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UAHS goes to the moviesBelfast Film Festival in Partnership with Ulster Architectural Heritage Society & the Forum for Alternative Belfast (FAB) present... |
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JOB VACANCY AT UAHSHERITAGE PROJECTS OFFICER |
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stone by stoneA GUIDE TO BUILDING STONE IN THE NORTHERN IRELAND ENVIRONMENT |
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2010 two hundred years of excellenceThe Architecture Lecture: Sir John Soane and the Royal Belfast Academical Institution. |
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Perspectives on Design in Cathedral QuarterThe narrow streets and idiosyncratic buildings of Cathedral Quarter hark back to the birth of Belfast and the subsequent history of its emergence as a centre of commerce and industry. Just as it did in earlier stages of the city's growth, Cathedral Quarter today hosts some of Belfast's most exciting new developments. What current and emerging policies will protect the creativity, history and heritage of the area while at the same time allowing for new developments and contemporary architecture? |
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Lecture by the Earl of RodenRaising New Ideas - The Influence of the Grand Tour on the Development of Tollymore Park. |
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Visionary communities: New Lanark and Sion MillsA new vision for heritage mill towns and community-led regeneration in 21st century Ireland. |
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qub inaugural lectureArtefact and Space |
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Northern Ireland's vernacular buildings study recognisedWinner of the IHBC 2009 Gus Astley Student Award highlights sustainability and our inherited building stock. |
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New book celebrates Belfast City HallNew UAHS publication by Paul Larmour - much more than the history of a remarkable project and a guide to the building - it is an architectural feast that will delight anyone with an interest in Ulster's heritage. |
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National recognition for historic buildings in Northern IrelandSt Malachy's Church in Belfast, Gracehill Old School, Ballymena and Holywood Old School recognised by annual Civic Trust Awards. |
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LINEN WAREHOUSE DEMOLITION CONSENT QUASHEDThe Department today acknowledged that it had not followed proper process and quashed decisions to allow demolition and replacement of the Athletic Stores, Belfast. |
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