Business Details
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Belfast
Andrew Nesbitt Architects is a practice dedicated to delivering thoughtful design solutions tailored to clients' needs and aspirations. Our approach prioritises understanding project-specific requirements, site constraints, and budgetary parameters while fostering clear communication throughout the design and construction process. With expertise in conservation architecture, exemplified by the award-winning restoration of Belfast's Carnegie Building, we blend historical preservation with modern functionality. Our principals, Andrew Nesbitt and John Harkness, combine decades of experience with an accessible, client-focused ethos. We specialise in residential, commercial, and conservation projects, ensuring each scheme balances aesthetic appeal with practical execution.Our hands-on management of planning and construction phases guarantees transparency and alignment with client objectives. Projects like the Music Hall Building and Woodland House demonstrate our ability to navigate complex urban contexts and industrial requirements. The practice maintains offices in Belfast and Beaconsfield, serving clients across diverse sectors. Our commitment to quality is reflected in long-standing professional relationships and a portfolio spanning housing developments, office spaces, and heritage sites. By integrating architectural innovation with technical precision, we empower clients to make informed decisions that realise their vision.
Services
Conservation Architecture
Residential Developments
Commercial Buildings
Planning Applications
Heritage Restoration
Highlights and features
- We provide hands-on project management from concept to completion
- Our team has extensive conservation architecture experience
- We maintain transparent communication throughout the design process
- Our principals combine over 40 years of architectural expertise
- We deliver tailored solutions balancing aesthetics and functionality
What people say
Exceptional conservation work
Professional project management
Creative design solutions
Excellent communication
Deep heritage knowledge
Services
Conservation Architecture
Specialist conservation services preserving historical buildings while integrating modern functionality. Our team has completed award-winning projects like Belfast's Carnegie Building restoration. We navigate complex planning requirements for listed structures and conservation areas.
Residential Developments
Design and management of high-quality residential schemes including Fort Manor and Church Street developments. We create sustainable communities with balanced open spaces and diverse housing typologies meeting modern living standards.
Commercial Buildings
End-to-end commercial architecture services from feasibility studies to construction. Recent projects include multi-storey office buildings within Belfast's City Centre Conservation Area and industrial facilities with integrated office spaces.
Planning Applications
Comprehensive planning support securing permissions for complex developments. Expertise in navigating Belfast's conservation area regulations and preparing detailed submissions for listed building consents and environmental assessments.
Heritage Restoration
Precision restoration of architecturally significant buildings using traditional materials and techniques. Our work on the Carnegie Building demonstrates meticulous preservation of original features while creating functional modern interiors.
People
Andrew Nesbitt
Principal Architect
With over 25 years' experience, Andrew leads design and project management. He specialises in conservation architecture and has directed award-winning heritage projects across Northern Ireland.
John Harkness
Principal Architect
John brings extensive commercial architecture expertise, managing complex developments from concept to completion. He focuses on delivering practical solutions that meet clients' business objectives and budgetary requirements.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in conservation architecture, residential developments, commercial buildings, and planning applications. Our expertise includes heritage restoration and new build projects across Belfast and the UK.
How do you handle listed building projects?
Our team has extensive experience with listed buildings, combining traditional techniques with modern requirements. We manage all aspects from initial surveys to planning approvals and construction.
Can you work on projects outside Northern Ireland?
Yes, while based in Belfast and Beaconsfield, we undertake projects across the UK. Recent work includes developments in Buckinghamshire and collaboration with national consultants.
What is your design approach?
We prioritise understanding client needs and site context. Our process involves collaborative workshops, detailed feasibility studies, and iterative design reviews to ensure optimal solutions.
How do you manage project timelines?
We create detailed schedules at project inception and maintain regular progress updates. Our hands-on approach ensures timely delivery while maintaining quality standards.
Do you handle planning permissions?
Yes, we manage full planning applications including listed building consents and environmental assessments. Our success rate in Belfast's conservation areas demonstrates our planning expertise.
