Home from Home BCH, Belfast 2013-2015

The second of 2 Homes from Home for Clic Sargent, the UK's leading cancer charity for children and young people and their families.

The site lies within Queens Conservation Area and comprises a 5 storey Grade B2 Listed townhouse and yard, spanning from College Gardens to Elmwood Mews. The integrity of the listed building and terrace are protected, with retention and restoration of period features and details.

Additions are distinct and compliment retained elements. They comprise a diminishing series of blocks which spiral away from the existing building. Simple in form, they have carefully proportioned openings and wall thicknesses. Walls are flush pointed red brick, chosen to compliment the traditional stock brick of Belfast. A single tree enlivens the rear courtyard.

The restrained forms sit in harmony with the strong nature of the existing building, and also resonate in the wider context of Belfast as a city of robust buildings.

RSUA Design Award 2016

RIBA Regional Award 2016