WELCOME TO 2020.
THE STUDIO
Situated on the North Coast, 2020 is passionate about pushing the boundaries of design, demonstrating a practical commitment to enhancing the overall experience of architecture. This is evident in their design of projects across the country – which boast a design aesthetic which has become synonymous with 2020 Architects.
As winners of the ‘2016 Residential Architects of the Year’, along with a number of other prestigious awards, 2020 is now regarded as one of Northern Ireland’s leading Architectural Practices, widely respected for their striking designs which are pushing the boundaries of Irish architecture.
2020’s unique design concepts are reinventing the face of architecture throughout Ireland. Specialists in sustainability, 2020 introduce more unusual architectural materials into their designs in a way that is sensitive to the existing geometry of the landscape and is respectful to Planning regulations reflecting their desire to preserve the beauty of the countryside.
Having recently relocated to a new larger studio, 2020 continue to grow year on year. Both employing new specialists and developing the skills of existing staff, to offer a wide variety of services in house.
From award-winning contemporary designs to traditional homes that exude elegance, 2020 encapsulate all architectural styles and tastes. Whether it’s an ultra-modern extension to compliment an existing home, or a large bespoke Edwardian house that oozes grandeur, 2020 cover projects of all shapes and sizes.
From originally specialising in high-end bespoke homes, increased publicity and recognition has led to 2020 being commissioned for a number of prestigious commercial projects, where design is at the forefront of the client’s priorities. 2020 now cover a wide range of disciplines from small residential renovations to large commercial projects, not only in Northern Ireland, but across all of Ireland and the UK.
2017 CC&G Business Awards
The Creative Industries Winner
2017 CC&G Business Awards
Best Young Person Winner
2016 BELFAST TELEGRAPH PROPERTY AWARDS
Architectural Practice of the Year
2016 RICS AWARDS
Residential Property of the Year
2016 CONSTRUCTION COMPUTING AWARD
One to Watch Company
2016 STRUCTURAL TIMBER AWARDS
Architectural Practice of the Year
Self Build Project of the Year
Private Home of the Year
2017 HOUSING INNOVATION AWARD
Most Innovative Housing IT System
2017 IRISH CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AWARD
Architectural Practice of the Year
Residential Practice of the Year
2017 DANI AWARD
Best Social Media Campaign
THE TEAM
A wonderfully diverse team of specialists, with a fantastic mix of experience, enthusiasm and expert knowledge of design and construction.
One of our outstanding qualities as a practice is our collaborative process.
Although everyone has a principal designer on their scheme, each project draws on the collective, creative ingenuity of the whole team.
THE EPISODE
THE COMMUNITY
With ‘active citizenship’ playing a huge role in the ethos of the company, the team at 2020 Architects are also actively involved in raising money for local charities. Most recently, this has included running the Belfast Marathon, raising over £1,500 for Autism NI and taking part in ‘Movember’, raising money and awareness for men’s health. Annually we proudly partake in the ‘Ask an Architect’ charity scheme in Northern Ireland.
Although we are primarily environmentally conscious architects, we strongly believe in using local materials/skills and supporting the people close to you and there’s no one more local or skilled that the legendary Dunlop family.
Located in the heart of Northern Ireland’s road racing county, 2020 Architects proudly sponsors of local racing team, Joey’s Bar Racing.
