Business Details
Contemporary Architectural Design Services Belfast
Dickson FitzGerald Architects is a design-led architectural practice dedicated to delivering high-quality contemporary architecture across the UK and Ireland. Established by John FitzGerald, our practice has grown steadily while maintaining a focus on innovative design and client collaboration. We specialise in a diverse range of sectors including hospitality, cultural, commercial, and residential projects, alongside conservation architecture with over 35 years of expertise. Our approach prioritises strong client relationships, ensuring each project reflects individual aspirations, budgets, and site-specific contexts. Through sketches, drawings, physical models, and 3D visualisations, we bring ideas to life while adhering to environmental and social responsibilities.Our portfolio spans Belfast, London, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland, encompassing master planning, landscape design, and specialist fit-outs. We are committed to best practices in conservation, guided by the Burra Charter, and offer tailored services from feasibility studies to site management. Client testimonials highlight our ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, with a focus on problem-solving and relationship-building. This combination of experience, adaptability, and creative rigour positions us as trusted partners in architectural innovation.
Services
Residential Architecture
Conservation Projects
Hospitality Design
Commercial Fit-Outs
Master Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of expertise in conservation architecture aligned with the Burra Charter.
- Our collaborative process ensures client visions are realised through 3D visualisation and physical models.
- We deliver complex projects on time and within budget, as evidenced by client testimonials.
- We specialise in cross-sector coordination with statutory authorities and international design teams.
- Our services span the full project lifecycle from feasibility studies to site completion.
What people say
On time and on budget
Innovative problem-solving
Excellent client relationship-building
Award-winning designs
Expert statutory coordination
Services
Residential Architecture
We create sustainable, flexible residential solutions for bespoke houses, barn conversions, and housing developments. Our approach balances aesthetic innovation with practical needs, ensuring spaces adapt to evolving lifestyles. Clients benefit from our expertise in navigating planning processes and delivering projects on time.
Conservation Projects
Specialising in historic buildings, we provide conservation management plans and listed building applications grounded in Burra Charter principles. Our evidence-based methodology preserves architectural integrity while enabling functional modernisation through condition surveys and expert statutory negotiations.
Hospitality Design
We deliver award-winning hotel, restaurant, and bar designs that align with client brand identities. Services include liquor licence support and collaboration with interior designers to create commercially viable, aesthetically distinctive spaces tailored to customer experience requirements.
Commercial Fit-Outs
Our commercial services encompass healthcare facilities, art galleries, and office spaces with integrated master planning. We coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve functional, compliant environments that enhance business operations while maintaining strict budget and timeline controls.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans integrating land use, transportation, and sustainability considerations. Our process includes feasibility studies and statutory coordination to create cohesive, future-proof developments adaptable to evolving commercial and residential needs.
People
John FitzGerald
Founder & Chartered Architect
With over 35 years' experience, John leads design innovation at Dickson FitzGerald Architects. His expertise spans conservation architecture and cross-sector projects, consistently delivering award-winning solutions that balance creativity with technical precision for clients across the UK and Ireland.
Questions
What architectural sectors do you specialise in?
We work across residential, commercial, hospitality, and conservation sectors, with expertise in master planning and heritage projects.
How do you handle listed building projects?
Our conservation work follows Burra Charter principles, combining condition surveys, significance statements, and statutory negotiations to preserve historic integrity.
Can you manage full project lifecycles?
Yes, from feasibility studies and planning applications through to site management and final project completion oversight.
Do you work internationally?
While based in Belfast, we undertake projects across the UK, Republic of Ireland, and collaborate with global design teams.
How do you ensure client collaboration?
We maintain continuous dialogue through sketches, 3D models, and regular consultations to align designs with client aspirations.
