Observations on #Conservation ….

Again the faithful reader will know of my Accreditation in Conservation and process of upgrading (hopefully) to a Grade 1/2 RIAI Conservatio Architect. The even more faithful reader will remember the posts I’ve written on recent ‘self-motivated’ field trips that Read More …

God’s speed on this planning application… #ProtectedStructure #Contemporary #Pavilion

Tricky project going in for planning soonish. Works to a Protected Structure (you call it Listed in UK); a link section that moves into a separate similar volume which then links again into a more contemporary, zinc clad box at Read More …

A few projects recently granted planning…

Below are a few images of projects recently granted planning. Two are the reorganisation of an existing house with extensions and the third is a new house – All in County Mayo ps all very quick renders 😉 If you’re Read More …

The magic of film takes over in this Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage Restoration in Co. Mayo Ireland

The faithful reader will have seen the ongoing restoration work we’ve been undertaking at Ballyglass Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage in Belmullet, Co. Mayo. Well my work here (for a while is ending) where we now have the cast iron gutters, spike Read More …

Planning granted on this contemporary yet traditional barn house in #Mayo

Another Planning come through. Coming in thick and fast now. This one has a long story (saga) which I’m not going into here but stretches back to 2013 or so. The house was partially built so we had to get Read More …

#Planning granted on this tricky independent unit #extension #Sligo #courtyard #VectorWorks #TwinMotion

We’ve just received notification that this tricky planning application for an independent living unit as an extension to a house. Based around a courtyard, this discreet separate unit links to the existing house whilst tying into an existing set of Read More …

VR – continues in our work… @vectorworks mentioned #Twinmotion

The faithful readers will know of my involvement in Virtual Reality (VR) of many years. And it’s interesting that this blog is now documenting changes as they happen in this area. In 2017 I wrote THIS POST on how we Read More …

@dezeen features #Architecture student projects from @atusligo_ie

As part of the @dezeen #SchoolShows posts – Atlantic Technological University has 10 student projects featured. You can access the article HERE One of the student projects is shown below: A special thanks to all the brilliant hard working students Read More …

David Chipperfield & Conservation #2 #Venice

Following on from THIS POST on a trip to Berlin to see the conservation work undertaken there by David Chipperfield; this post centers on two of his projects undertaken in Venice; namely the Procuratie Vecchi and the extension to the Read More …

Planning granted on this #house #extension in Belmullet #Mayo

Just received notification that this zinc clad, contemporary extension has been granted planning in Belmullet, Co. Mayo. If you’re contemplating a construction project this year – why not CONTACT US…