Client: National Trust
Architecture: Heneghan Peng Architects
Landscape concept & interiors: Heneghan Peng Architects
Structures: Arup
Building services: Bennett Robertson
Quantity Surveyor: Edmond Shipway
Project Manager: Edmond Shipway
Project Value: £10 million
The Giant’s Causeway Visitor’s Centre was shortlisted for the 2013 RIBA Stirling Prize.
Gilbert-Ash was appointed as design & build partner on this iconic building. The project brought very unique challenges as it is built on a UNESCO World Heritage site and therefore had to be carried out within strict and sensitive environmental and sustainability guidelines. The remit of the project included construction of a 1815 m2 building in a single storey earth-defended structure, with facilities comprising of retail, catering, tourist information, interpretation and exhibition space, restrooms and staff accommodation.