Architecture firm behind Grand Central Station appoints associate directors
RPP Architects, a firm founded over 50 years ago which has offices in Belfast and Londonderry, has appointed five new associate directors to their team.
The business has worked on some of the highest-profile new building projects in Northern Ireland in recent years.
Their work includes the new transport hub in Belfast, the City Quays 3 development in Belfast Harbour and Grand Central Hotel in Belfast, along with work on the maternity unit in Antrim Area Hospital and the acute mental health inpatient centre at Belfast City Hospital.
Paul Donnelly has been made an associate director in housing, having worked with RPP for over a decade as an associate architect.
Paul Toner has been with RPP for more than 30 years, beginning as an architectural technician and Macintosh IT Manager, before recently serving as a building information management and modelling (BIM) and IT manager.
He has become an associate director in building information management, and will manage BIM coordination and lead BIM technical development for major projects.
Andrew Hair has been appointed an associate director in commercial, with a focus on 'retail clients and energy-efficient design.' He has worked for RPP for eight years, having been an associate before being promoted earlier this year.
Jonathan McDonald has become an associate director after working with the firm for 11 years. He has experience leading teams on transport and infrastructure projects.
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Philip Murray has been appointed associate director, and is described as being a 'design leader' who has 'in-technical expertise in healthcare and technology projects'.
RPP said it was 'delighted to be able to have made these appointments'.
"We feel the experience and professionalism of these individuals will be essential for the ongoing development of the business.'
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