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title: "Design ID"
date: "2026-06-10"
tags: [consultant, structural engineer]
categories: [general]
status: "Published"

name: "Design ID"
address: "223 Lisburn Rd, Royal Hillsborough, Hillsborough BT26 6AA, UK"
telephone: "+44 28 9592 4621"
email: "mail@designid.co.uk"
website: "https://www.designid.co.uk/projects/types/conservation-engineering"
membership: "<br>Institution of Structural Engineers<br>Institution of Civil Engineers<br>Institution of Engineers Ireland"

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Acknowledging that historical buildings & structures are on a journey that neither starts or ends with us, is always our first step and helps us to cultivate a respectful approach.

Historic buildings & structures may not always meet the requirements of modern design codes, however our extensive experience allows us to use informed engineering judgement to minimize intervention and, where required, develop solutions that are sensitive to the original character and fabric.

_Previous Work_

Weaver's Court<br>
Restoration and conversion of an 1840’s linen warehouse.

St.Mel's Cathedral<br>
Following severe fire damage Design ID undertook restoration of the roof of St. Mel’s Cathedral Longford, a protected structure, built in the neo-classical style between 1840-1893.

Larne Market Yard<br>
Restoration of the Grade B1 listed market yard including the original Market Building, the Auction House and storage sheds with historic timber ‘Belfast Trusses'.