PROJECT
HINCHDISTILLERY, BALLYNAHINCH
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
C hartered Structural Engineer, Stephen Jordan’s, role, while working on the Hinch Distillery project, was to provide full design of all structural elements including foundations, masonry, steelwork and floors. The most innovative part of the design was the multi-bay barrel-vaulted roof. “This was a challenging part of the project, but the results were well worth all the hard work,” said Stephen. With more than 30 years of experience working in design offices, Stephen took the decision to start his own consulting business in 2009. “A lot of people come to me simply because I’ve been recommended by others,” said Stephen. “I offer a very quick turnaround time with competitive rates for the smallest jobs right through to multi-million pound schemes.” Commenting on the completed project, Stephen said, “A close working ARCHITECT H aving been previously involved in other distilleries and breweries, Hinch Distillery invited the Bowsie Partnership to design their new distillery and visitors’ centre. The complex also includes function rooms, supporting bars and kitchens and a gin still - a later request from the client. “Conceptually, the distillery has been designed as a number of interconnected buildings,” explained Ken Bowsie. “Single storey facing the main access point, stepping up to two-storey towards the rear reflecting the landscape. The feature copper ‘Pagoda’ roof draws on the heritage of traditional Irish distilleries.” Commenting on the finished building, Ken said, “Hinch Distillery used local materials and artisan craftsmen to ensure the completed project was a celebration of the best that can be produced in Northern Ireland.
“Themost innovative part of the design was themulti-bay barrel-vaulted roof.”
relationship with Corramore on the Hinch Distillery facilitated the successful completion of this stunning building, and it’s a project I’m proud to have been part of.”
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“The feature copper ‘Pagoda’ roof draws on the heritage of traditional Irish distilleries.”
represented on site by an exceptional team who provided top quality support and workmanship throughout the project. We look forward to working with them on future projects.”
“We refer particularly to the main contractor, Corramore, who were
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