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Belfast Telegraph

RPP Architects expands team as it heads towards 50 years in business

the UK. The practice, led by directors, Harry McConnell, Peter McGirr and Simon Robinson, has appointed five new associate directors from its current team, to focus on key areas of business and to support our clients. The practice is very fortunate to have talented and enthusiastic professionals leading and rising through the business. Some of the practice's recent projects include the new Student Centre for Queen's University Belfast, Belfast Film Studios, Grand Central Hotel and most recently the new Grand Central Station. The practice continues its current commitment to the social housing sector in Ireland and several student residential schemes including Ireland's first Passivhaus student accommodation, which incorporates 459 bedrooms over 17 floors. In the UK, the practice's focus is on the transport and hospitality markets, and they are actively delivering significant projects within these sectors. Paul Donnelly, associate director, housing Paul has over 25 years' experience as an architect and specialises in private and social residential development. Paul is highly experienced in the procurement, contract administration and project management. Andrew Hair, associate director, commercial Andrew provides and manages client interface and design delivery for the practice's retail clients. He has developed expertise in energy efficient design and sustainability and holds the Passivhaus designer accreditation. Paul Toner, associate director, building information management Over the past 10 years Paul has been at the forefront of the practice's development of building information management (BIM). As well as managing this in-house, he now provides the global BIM coordination role for major infrastructure projects. Jonathan McDonald, associate director, transport Jonathan is a very experienced architect acting as the integrated design team lead on several complex transport and infrastructure projects. Philip Murray, associate director, commercial Philip also has many years of experience as a design leader within the practice and has an in-depth technical expertise developed through design leadership in healthcare and technology focused projects. The practice is delighted to be able to have made these appointments, and believes the experience and professionalism of these individuals will be essential for the ongoing development of the business.