Designing with Natural Materials
At Design ID, we have a deep appreciation for materials, working with them to make the best use of their inherent qualities and properties. By incorporating natural, locally sourced materials such as timber and stone, we not only reduce the carbon footprint of our projects but also create healthier, more comfortable spaces that connect people to their environment. With extensive experience in designing with these materials, we are committed to harnessing their environmental benefits wherever possible. Prioritising natural materials helps reduce reliance on higher-carbon options like steel and concrete, offering more sustainable alternatives and expanding the possibilities for each project.
Featured Project
Giants Causeway Visitors Centre
The Visitors Centre at the UNESCO World Heritage site, The Giant's Causeway seamlessly blends into its surroundings with innovative post-tensioned basalt columns, echoing the site's iconic geological features.
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Faughan Valley Footbridge
Appointed by the Woodland Trust, Design ID undertook the challenge of constructing a new bridge across the River Faughan and enhancing the existing riverside walking routes and linkages. The 24-meter span timber footbridge, situated within an Ancient Woodland Forest over a freshwater river, confronted significant challenges, including a flood-prone environment and various ecological constraints.
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Royal Hillsborough Forest Sculpture
The timber sculpture is inspired by the natural woodland setting and the Gothic architecture of Hillsborough Parish Church.
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Featured Project
Granary Square Stone Benches, Kings Cross
A set of eight giant benches for Granary Square at King’s Cross. The square is one of London's newest public spaces, and one of the largest of its kind in Europe. The benches are arranged in a formal arrangement of facing pairs around four existing fountain pools.
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