The renovated historical structures, combined with modern additions, now serve as accommodations for the hotel, which features multiple bars, lounges, a restaurant, a spacious function room, and a thermal spa. Kevin Rainey, RPP project architect, said the firm was delighted with the award. But he also paid tribute to the clients of the business, crediting their efforts for “making the project possible”. “We are delighted with this win. RRP Architects is a Belfast-based practice with an office in Derry. It was great to see a Derry project win and get recognition for the work that went into it. We would like to also thank our fantastic clients for making this possible in Derry,” he said. The judges were impressed with the quality of the Ebrington Hotel development, particularly how it dealt with the need to combine the renovation of historical buildings with new build development in an iconic location.
The World’s Best Bourbon—According To The 2023 Singapore World Spirits Competition
Over the past decade, Singapore has seen its stature skyrocket to the summit of the global cocktail scene. For years, if you were talking about drinks, the city-state was associated only with the cloyingly sweet Sling that bears its name. A popular tipple, to be sure, from an iconic location: the Long Bar at the legendary Raffles Hotel. But this was the only game in town, and it’s not as if it was the most sophisticated of alcoholic preparations.
