Bell Architects Ltd, GB and Ireland

08/05/2026

Brilliant news, delighted to have assisted Parish of Castlerock & Dunboe in the winning of this award. 🙌🏻

01/05/2026

21/04/2026

Some important comments from The Royal Society of Ulster Architects Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Architects call for a robust response to the fire at former Antrim Arms hotel in Ballycastle

The Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) has called for a robust response to the fire at the former Antrim Arms Hotel in Ballycastle.

Ciarán Fox, Director of RSUA, said, “Another listed building that the owner wants to demolish mysteriously goes on fire. It’s a disgrace. Something needs to change.”

“When someone buys a listed building they are gaining an asset for themselves but they are also accepting a duty to the rest of us to protect that building for future generations. If an owner finds themselves in a position that they can’t afford to maintain a listed building, they should sell it. Where a private owner fails in their duty, Government needs to act.”

“It is alarming, if not surprising, to hear that this fire is being treated by Police as deliberate. It is important that there is a robust investigation and that those responsible are held to account. We encourage anyone with any information to contact the Police.”

“Beyond that, once the structure is made safe, there will need to be an assessment of the damage to see what can be salvaged. There is an onus on the owner to finally engage a conservation architect, adopt a conservation-led strategy and robustly explore the alternatives to demolition.”

Picture by McAuley Multimedia

06/04/2026

One of our best simple wee buildings, doing so well 👍👊🏻

19/03/2026

https://imaginebelfast.com/event/co-housing-the-radical-idea-of-neighbours-who-know-each-other/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQpI8ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeCLD9LC4e_dJc2EcZKL3wAWkiTsbzhgzdeNUKfd71pLifcg7sagm-OExyWLw_aem_DGYtlbsYR_fbnobbgSw2QA

⏳ One week to go.

The countdown is officially on for Imagine! Festival of Politics & Ideas, returning from next Monday 23 – Sunday 29 March with a city-wide programme of talks, performances, debates, workshops, comedy, music and more.

From provocative conversations to creative events that challenge how we see the world, this annual festival invites audiences to explore the political, cultural and social ideas shaping our future.

🎟️ Browse events + book now: imaginebelfast.com


fans Arts Council of Northern Ireland MayWe Belfast Music British Council Northern Ireland Film Hub N.I. Visit Belfast www.whatsonni.com Slugger O'Toole Crescent Arts Centre Oh Yeah Music Centre Linen Quarter Cathedral Quarter Belfast

15/03/2026

https://youtu.be/xQzpVMC6rrg?si=ZIvzWrtrKoZaXXnP

Shocking… this needs urgent engagement and action.

Northern Ireland is a beautiful place, but behind the tourism marketing sits a deeper question: how much do we really value outdoor recreation and our outdoo...

23/02/2026

✨ Exciting progress at Lislagan Cottages! (Visualisation example) 🏡

Work began in earnest back in October 2025, and we’re thrilled to see how far things have come!👷‍♀️

Two weeks ago, the windows were just going in and the heat pumps being installed. Fast forward to this week and the reclaimed flooring is in the process of being laid and 3 brand‑new kitchens being fitted. It’s incredible to see our vision taking shape! 💚

We recently made the decision to transform what was the planned community space into a third cottage making the project even more sustainable and creating additional income to support CAN’s work in the long term.
Thankfully the planners agreed😊

Huge thanks to our amazing partners and supporters including Ulster Garden Villages, Baily Thomas and LFT Charitable Trusts, Splash Projects, the International Conference Centre Group (Waterfront Hall & Ulster Hall), Bella Jo Interiors & Lifestyle, Nobel design - Inspired kitchen & Interiors, and our local community, including Dirty Cars Ballymoney, AMD Car Sales and Ultimatum - Family Friendly Fundraiser for CAN by Stay True Wrestling who helped raise an incredible £45,000 towards the build! 🙌

Internal works should be completed by the end of March 2026, followed by landscaping and the creation of private garden spaces for each cottage 🌿.

We’re aiming for a soft launch in May and an official opening in early autumn, once registration with Tourism Northern Ireland is complete.

This project is a huge part of CAN’s journey towards sustainability and growth, providing much-needed short breaks for children and adults with learning disabilities, their families, and carers - and when not in use, it will help generate income to sustain our work. 💫

Stay tuned for more updates and a short film documenting the journey! 🎥

💙 A heartfelt thank you to all who is helping make Lislagan Cottages a reality – your belief in our mission is truly transforming lives.



Please note: Image shows AI render of the Vision (not entirely accurate but close).

Designs and Project Management by Murray Bell and Jordan Mitchell from Bell Architects Ltd, GB and Ireland, unique and efficient designs for buildings and homes, UK and Ireland.

16/02/2026

📣 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒, 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 & 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐔𝐌 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒

Residents, artists, community groups and service users across the borough are invited to take part in upcoming consultation events led by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

These sessions are your chance to share ideas, give feedback, and help shape how Arts Services, Community Development and Museum Services are delivered in the future.

The events will take place from 4.00pm to 8.00pm on the following dates and locations:
• Tuesday 17th February | Ballycastle, Sheskburn House
• Wednesday 18th February | Coleraine West Community Centre
• Tuesday 24th February | Ballymoney, Town Hall
• Thursday 26th February | Roe Valley Arts Centre

An overview of the process will be given at 6.30pm at each of the sessions.
Can’t attend in person?
💻 Join the online consultation on Tuesday 3 March, 7–8.30pm
📧 Register: [email protected]

📝 You can also complete the consultation survey online:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCGBC2026

Your voice matters — help shape the future of culture, creativity and community

08/02/2026

Ireland’s first communal housing development:

Bulk buying toilet paper is one of the more day to day potential benefits of the first truly communal housing developments on the island of Ireland, one of the team behind the project has revealed.

The developers of the cohousing project near Portaferry, Co Down, hope to break ground on the 32 home community this summer after planning permission was granted last year.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/26v5rrcp