Mark Stephens Architects are pleased to announce the opening of a branch office in Dublin in association with Paul Cuddy and Associates – Chartered Structural Engineers. The intention is to provide the same high level of architectural service to a Read More …
Below are a few photos from todays site visit, checking insulation type, thickness & conductivity: I’m providing full architectural service, Designer and Assigned Certifier services under S.I.9 of 2014
Architects in Ireland are at a cross-roads. With the introduction of S.I. No.9 of 2014 we are seeing a race to the bottom regarding fees for Designer and Assigned Certifier roles; with a range of prices in the €3000 region Read More …
Following on from the previous post, I’ve updated all of the ‘Marks’ to show that I am a ‘paid’ up Registered RIAI Architect and Registered RIAI Practice; other accreditations include: • RIAI Conservation Accredited (III) • RIAI Environmental Accreditation • Read More …
All requisite fees to RIAI have been paid for year and have received first ‘badge’ for 2015, awaiting Practice one and then I’ll update home page accordingly… A reminder that Mark Stephens and Mark Stephens Architects is a registered Member Read More …
Working on this house at moment (still early sketch designs) which has some interesting geometries and will give roofer a challenge:
Following the Courses/CPD I have taken on Low Carbon Refurbishments, Passive House (Certified European Passive House Designer) and Renewable Technologies (and passing exam), Mark Stephens is now RIAI Accredited in ‘Environmental’ services and Mark Stephens Architects is an RIAI Practice Read More …
We’ve received the full grant of planning permission in the last few days for these two extensions in County Mayo, Ireland: Below is view of interior of new living room: The lower project was tricky as the Council were asking for Read More …
Over the last year there were a couple of non-residential, commercial projects that I thought “Yes, I could have done that one”. In much the same way that an actor sees the roles that he could have done better [than Read More …
I am a great believer in that you don’t have to extend older properties in the same style as the original. My catch phrase is “This [the existing house] maybe old but this [the extension] is new” Let’s see how Read More …
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