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2022 was a tumultuous year for McGurk Architects, in which we experienced the highest of highs and, unfortunately, the lowest of lows. After some months on the drawing board, February saw the commencement of works site to the New Gate Arts and Cultural Centre, in the Fountain area of Derry City. This significant project which…

Shortlisted for the Building and Architect of the Year Awards McGurk Architects are delighted to be shortlisted for multiple awards at the ‘Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2022’.   We have been shortlisted for ‘Green Architectural Practice of the Year’, ‘Rising Star in Architecture’, ‘Building of the Year – Medical & Health’ and…

Sperrin Sculpture Trail Progressing Well on Site A big step forward at our Sperrin Sculptural Trail project along with World famous Danish artist Thomas Dambo. The sculpture trail is across three council areas: Derry & Strabane, Fermanagh & Omagh and Mid Ulster District Council. More details coming soon… #thegiantsarecoming

Áras Uí Chonghaile wins the RSUA’s Liam McCormick Prize for Building of the Year 2022. We are absolutely delighted to have won the Liam McCormick Prize - Building of the Year 2022 at the RSUA Design Awards for our project Áras Uí Chonghaile / James Connolly Visitor Centre.The project also won an RSUA Design Award,…

Áras Uí Chonghaile shortlisted for the Façade Awards UK 2021 Façade Awards UK 2021 – Shortlisted - Best Use of a rainscreen using specialist metal Façade Awards UK 2021 – Shortlisted – Most sustainable building The extension to an existing twin end terrace is clad in picture perforated corten steel with specialist bespoke detailing. The…

McGurk Architects wins tender for the Sperrin Sculpture Trail McGurk Architects wins tender for the Sperrin Sculpture Trail. “The Giants of Sperrin” concept conceived by McGurk Architects for the sculptural trilogy aims to market the Sperrin Mountain region in a robust and unforgettable manner. Targeting international visitors, three twenty-five foot sculptures by Environmental Artist Thomas…

RODDY MCCORLEY HERITAGE CENTRE BREAKS GROUND Main contracts, MDJ Enterprises Ltd., have broken ground on the alteration and extension of an existing social club building will provide a new heritage centre for the Roddy McCorley Society. The new build extension houses a state-of-the-art museum, new reception areas and a first-floor restaurant in a striking new…

Construction on new offices for Heron Bros progressing This unique extensive office development involved a substantial addition to the rear of a listed property, which fronts onto St. Patrick Street, Draperstown, next to the company’s existing headquarters. The new build three storey, 1468 square metre extension to the rear provides training rooms, canteen and office…

ÁRAS UÍ CHONGHAILE SHORTLISTED FOR THE AJ RETROFIT AWARDS 2021 Áras Uí Chonghaile shortlisted for the AJ Retrofit Awards 2021 for best ‘Cultural and Religious Building under £5million’. The retrofit transforms the building into a unified connected community facility with cultural, private and civic spaces including a bilingual museum, café, library, office, conference, learning and…

HOME BARGAINS RETAIL STORE NEARS COMPLETION Home Bargain’s redevelopment of Forbes Furniture Store involved careful partial demolition and stripping back of the existing structure to expose the primary structural steelwork of the building. Working in close collaboration with the structural engineer the extension of the existing structure was an ecological, sustainable reuse that also saved…