Niall McLaughlin Architects
Niall McLaughlin Architects is an architectural firm in London, England. They put a strong emphasis on the inventive use of building materials, the qualities of light and the relationship between the building and its surroundings.
History
Niall McLaughlin established the practice in 1991. Since that time they have grown to employ 34 people including four associates who have joined Niall in developing the practice. Niall McLaughlin Architects does not specialise in particular building types. It considers its specialism to be high quality architecture and enjoys having a broad range of projects in the office; from town master plans, to schools, health centres, community buildings, group housing, private residential houses, exhibitions, furniture and bandstands.
Awards
In 1998 Niall McLaughlin was selected as the UK Young Architect of the Year. Following this the practice’s achievements have been recognised nationally and internationally with numerous awards for its buildings, exhibitions, and publications. In 2001 Niall McLaughlin was made an honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland for achievements in architecture.
Awards include:
RIAI Best Health & Leisure Project Award Winner: Alzheimer's Respite Centre, 2010
RIBA European Award Winner: Alzheimer's Respite Centre, 2010
RIBA European Award Winner: House at Goleen, 2010
AAI Special Award Winner: Alzheimer's Respite Centre, 2010
AIA Excellence in Design Award for Housing Winner: House at Goleen, 2010
Wood Award, Structural Winner: Cafe / Bar, Deal Pier, 2009
RIBA Award: Cafe / Bar, Deal Pier, 2009
RIBA Award: Pedestrian Bridge, Bristol, 2009
RIBA Award: House, Hertfordshire, 2009
RIBA European Award: House, Dublin, 2009
American Institute of Architects Award for Design Excellence: Cafe / Bar, Deal Pier, 2009
RIBA Award: Built Environment Centre, Hull, 2006
RIBA White Rose Award for Design and Quality: Built Environment Centre, Hull, 2006
RIBA Client of the Year Award for the Yorkshire and Humber Region: Built Environment Centre, Hull, 2006
American Institute of Architects Award for Design Excellence: Built Environment Centre, Hull, 2006
AAI Award: House in Crouch End, 2006
Civic Trust Award: Peabody Low Cost Housing, 2006
Stephen Lawrence Prize for Best Building Under £1 Million, Awarded at the Stirling Prize: House Clonakilty, 2005
RIBA European Award: House Clonakilty, 2005
RIBA Award: Peabody Low Cost Housing, 2005
RIAI Award: House Clonakilty, 2005
RIAI Award: Peabody Low Cost Housing, 2005
RIAI Award for Best Building in the Landscape: House Clonakilty, 2005
AAI Award: Peabody Low Cost Housing, 2005
Mies van der Rohe Award: House Clonakilty, Short-list, 2005
RIBA Future House Award: Winner, Houseboat, 2004
RIAI Award: Oxford Architecture School, Digital Studio, 2003
RIAI Award: Apartments, Kensington, 2003
RIBA Award: Jacobs Ladder, Chinnor, 2002
RIBA Award: Bandstand, Bexhill, 2002
RIAI Award: Jacobs Ladder, Chinnor, 2002
RIAI Award: Bandstand, Bexhill, 2002
International AR+D Awards: Bandstand, Bexhill, highly commended, 2002
Fellow of The RIAI, for Architectural Achievement, 2001
Royal Academy Award: Best work by first time exhibitor, 2001
RIAI Award: Photographer's Hide, Northamptonshire, 1999
Young British Architect of the Year, 1998
RIAI Award: Troy Court Swimming Pool, London, 1997
Daily Telegraph House of the Year: Knightsbridge House, 1997
RIAI Award: Carmelite Monastery, London, 1996