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About

We specialize in the design of quality residential projects with sustainability as our core value. We believe that creating stylish homes goes hand in hand with the pursuit of economic, environmental and social sustainability.

We believe that good residential design can help to:
- sustain a lower carbon environment
- sustain and build upon lively and attractive neighbourhoods
- sustain local character through the use of the appropriate choice of materials and supporting local craftsmanship
- sustain the economic and physical regeneration of our built environment

Work

Urban Residential
Villa Developments
Individual Homes

Contact

Belfast Office

Laganwood House
Belfast BT9 5NX
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9066 2121
john.smylie@wdr-residential.com

South East Office

Aberdeen House
South Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 4NG
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3432 1153
john.smylie@wdr-residential.com

Links

Congress for the New Urbanism

International organization promoting the design of walkable and sustainable neighbourhoods.
WDR & RT Taggart, Winner, Charter Award 2011 CNU
www.cnu.org

Academy of Urbanism
Promoting greener cities through The Freiburg Charter for Sustainable Urbanism
John Smylie, Partner, is an Academician with the AoU
www.academyofurbanism.org.uk

Traditional Architecture Group - RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)
Promoting the conservation of world resources through traditional architecture
John Smylie, Partner, is a member of TAG
www.traditionalarchitecture.co.uk

INTBAU - International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism
Promoting the creation of humane and harmonious buildings and places
John Smylie, Partner, is a member of the international INTBAU College of Traditional Practitioners (ICTP)
www.intbau.org/ictp.html


We work with leading sustainable development consultants including:

EcoCo (Delap & Waller)
www.dwecoco.ie


We work with a range of quality residential interior design consultants including:

Stylish Living Design
www.stylish-living.co.uk

Hampton Furnishings
www.hamptonfurnishings.co.uk

Urban Residential
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Villa Developments
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Individual Homes
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Saint Anne's Square, Belfast
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- 103 luxury apartments surrounding attractive new public piazza
- Winner, "Northern Ireland Residential Development of the Year 2010" - Irish Property Awards
- Sustaining dynamic and walkable neighbourhoods - Winner of international Charter Award 2011, Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)
- Regenerating Belfast's Arts Quarter - Winner, "Best Regeneration Project in Northern Ireland", 2010 RICS Awards
- Winner, "Best Regeneration Scheme in Belfast", 2010 Belfast Business Awards
- Featured as "Project of the Month" September 2010 by A Vision of Europe/CivicArch
- Featured in international book "New Palladians: Modernity and Sustainability for 21st Century Architecture"
- Sustaining local economy through use of locally-made building elements
- SUDS drainage scheme

Riverside Place, Kendal
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- 90 luxury apartments located on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal town (part of a mixed-use scheme)
- Riverside apartments with south-facing aspect
- Sustaining local character through use of traditional Cumbrian building forms and local materials
- Securing quick planning approval through sensitive architectural approach
- Sustaining riverside biodiversity via sensitive construction methodologies
- Sustaining local economy through specification of locally-made building elements, such as locally sourced stonework

Lisburn Square, Lisburn
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- Redevelopment of under-used, brown-field site in Lisburn City centre to create new public square surrounded by chic living spaces at first and second floor levels
- Civic Trust award 2001
- Use of vernacular forms to create a seamless, attractive addition to the City's Conservation Area - helping to sustain the historic fabric of Lisburn as a tourist destination
- Maximization of ground level active frontages with cafes/shops, including attractive residential entrances
- Residential and public car parking concealed underground - to help sustain a pedestrian-safe environment
- Planning approval won within 4 months

Stranmillis Wharf, Belfast
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- Prestigious 87-apartment development in South Belfast overlooking the River Lagan
- Fully-glazed, stylish roof-level penthouses
- Sensitive landscape scheme, enhancing biodiversity of riverside greenway

Monaghan Mixed-Use Development
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- 80 apartments as part of a mixed-use scheme defining a new public space
- 20% social housing – pepper-potted throughout scheme
- In line with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Mary Street Apartments, Dublin
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- 55 luxury apartments located within Dublin City Centre
- Part of mixed-use scheme, with upgraded M&S store on lower levels
- Close to LUAS public transport system

Lincoln Centre, Belfast
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- 194 apartments as part of a mixed-use scheme which includes a 266 bed luxury hotel and a 130,000 sqft office building
- New urban landscaped space
Double basemented car parking

Dylan Thomas Place, Swansea
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- 100 luxury apartments with marine views
- Part of a mixed-use scheme containing Ramada Encore hotel, retail, catering and MSCP
- New urban space for the city

Chancellor's Court, Belfast

- Prestigious apartments development in affluent Malone area of South Belfast
- All apartments with balconies
- Underground car parking for residents

Danesfort Hall, Belfast
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- Exclusive development of 21 luxury and magnificently-proportioned apartment residences, set in the elite Danesfort Park area of South Belfast
- Family-sized apartments (a choice of three, four and five-bedroom layouts)
- Separate lounges, kitchen and dining
- Ensuite with bath as well as shower
- Quality materials and luxury turn-key finish
- Sensitive and highly attractive architectural design - exposed eaves brackets, hipped roofs with deep overhang, bay windows and Tudor detailing

Danesfort Houses, Stranmillis, Belfast
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- 38 no. villas, set in mature grounds of Danesfort House, to create what is recognized as one of affluent South Belfast's most desirable residential addresses.
- Designed & constructed using traditional, locally-available materials.
- Specification of quality, locally-crafted elements.

Malone Meadows, Belfast
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- Located on the edge of the Lagan Valley Regional Park
- Exclusive development of luxury villas and apartments in sough-after South Belfast location
- SUDS
- Landscaping treatment designed to complement the adjacent parkland

Langley Hall, Greenisland
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- Luxury apartments and townhouses in coastal location
- Quality landscaped setting

Sommerton, Castleknock, Dublin
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- Prestigious housing development set in highly desired area of Castleknock situated close to Castleknock Village and located within the grounds of Castleknock Golf and Country Club

Rosse's Quay, Rostrevor

- Luxury villa development in stunning coastal Co. Down location
- Range of bespoke designs
- Use of local natural stone to empathise with the character of the area

Finaghy Park South, Belfast
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- Retention and restoration of formerly derelict Edwardian property
- New coach-house style addition to frontage, enhancing overall kerb appeal
- Property extended to rear to create spacious family and dining space
- Creation of dramatic double-height entrance hallway
- Landscaping and boundary treatments

Station Road, Belfast
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- Complete re-imaging of 1970’s-style house to create a truly attractive home
- Removal of extruded aluminuim windows/doors. Replacement with elegant, locally crafted, double-glazed french doors, to give vertical emphasis
- New coach-house extension with lanterned master bedroom over
- New graveled approach and landscaping treatment

Stubby Hill, Hillsborough
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- Use of locally quarried stone – sustaining local architectural character
- High thermal mass – 465mm thick external walls
- Ventilation heat recovery system
- Under-floor heating
- Specification of Keylite triple-glazed conservation roof windows – first of its type in Ireland

Burnsall Street, Chelsea
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This brand new house was designed by partner John Smylie for a very prestigious client with every luxury in mind. The Palladian proportioning and detailing was thoroughly researched to deliver a high class and authentic residence. The symmetrical composition with a two-storey portico in Ionic over Doric orders was chosen to terminate the street vista.

New House at Magheraboy Glebe, Donegal
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- New traditional Ulster ‘box-house’
- Use of lime render
- High thermal mass – 450mm thick external walls
- Ventilation heat recovery system
- Mini-wind turbine