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Grillagh Water House – Northern Ireland

Posted by Cherry | Oct 10, 2014 |

If you have watched the latest series of Grand Designs on C4 you might have seen Northern Ireland architect Patrick Bradley, from Maghera showcase his new home – Grillagh Water House. Bradley designed a contemporary living space which if built using traditional methods would have requires lots of expensive steelwork. We love the architects problem solving approach who, instead of opting for a cheaper more traditional design, looked for an alternative to steelwork beams and opted for four shipping containers. The containers needed structural reinforcement but allowed Bradley the large open plan spaces which he wanted fro his home. Photos via...

School Painting and decorating by D Robinson and Son

Posted by Cherry | Oct 9, 2014 |

Painter and decorator team D Robinson and Son took on several school painting contracts during the summer. The schools were painted, wallpapered and refreshed before the pupil and staff returned at the start of the school term in September. Each school provided its own unique challenged from high stairwells to multiple surfaces. Above shows Hillcroft Special Needs School who used bright colours and textured wallpaper throughout. Below shows Camphill Primary School in Ballymena which had lots of different colours, surfaces and textures which needed to be dealt with. D Robinson and Sons used their professional experience and knowledge to ensure...

The Equalizer – Throwback Thursday – Ballymena

Posted by Cherry | Oct 9, 2014 |

Ballymena cinema is showing the new Equalizer film featuring Denzel Washington. We hope that it is as good as the original television series – just take a look at the creepy original opening credits! Denzel has a lot to live up to. Let us know if you enjoyed the new Equalizer film – We have just enjoyed the new Gone Girl film which was read earlier this year as part of the Ballymena Book Club. We won’t tell you what we though incase we give something away but if is worth seeing and reading. Catch Gone Girl and The...

Lost Property at Ballymena Police Station

Posted by Cherry | Oct 9, 2014 |

PSNI Ballymena have updated their latest news about lost property on Facebook: If you think you own any of the items listed please call the non emergency 101 number or call into Ballymena station. The PSNI want to make sure everything is returned to the right person so you will be asked for more information on the items. Violin in a case; Quadrocopter; BMX bicycle To keep up to date with the PSNI Ballymena click here to follow their Faccebook...

Local Architects feature in SelfBuild Ireland Magazine

Posted by Cherry | Oct 8, 2014 |

Slemish Design Studio who are based in Ballymena have been featured in Architectural magazine SelfBuild Ireland. Steven Bell and Joseph Magill are the men behind the thriving architectural business. They have relocated recently to the Raceview Mill complex in the village of Broughshane. The old mill in Broughshane had been abandoned and was in a state of disrepair before a team took on the task of regenerating the area. See what they achieved in this short click which was made to promotes their festival in August. Well done to all the folks at Raceview Mill in Broughshane – follow the mill here on Facebook and to find out more about the work of Slemish Design Studio click here to visit their...

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Grillagh Water House – Northern Ireland

School Painting and decorating by D Robinson and Son

The Equalizer – Throwback Thursday – Ballymena

Lost Property at Ballymena Police Station

Local Architects feature in SelfBuild Ireland Magazine

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