#Archidad – Thoughts on being a dad and an architect…

Similar to the #ArchiTalks posts; this ‘Special’ is for Fathers Day where a bunch of architects that are also dads post on their experience of being an #ArchiDad… I guess my first experience of the #ArchiDad was at college where Read More …

#Architalks #UnlikelyInspiration #HerbertSimms cc @RIAIonline #MentalHealth

This post is part of the ArchiTalks series where a group of us (architects who also blog) all post on the same day and promote each other’s blogs. The Topic ‘Leader’ for this post ‘Unlikely Inspiration’ is Eric Faulkner: As Read More …

What would you build for love?

We’re working on a very interesting renovation/restoration/reconstruction project at the moment – the Chalet at Ard na Gaoithe Forest near to Ashford Castle in County Mayo. Below is what it was looking like before we started: It was in a Read More …

2 successful planning permissions on Protected Structures

We’ve received notification on two successful planning applications where Mark Stephens Architects were appointed to prepare conservation reports on the protected structures (Listed if they were in UK); both undertaken for Eugene O’Neill Architects (we are more than happy to Read More …

#Architecture #Students #ReadingList #Design

If you’re a new Architecture student then you’ve probably had your orientation and you’re just about to start the educational process of ‘Becoming an architect’ This post is to give a few books that may help you along the way; Read More …

Why use an architect #2 – @RIAIonline mentioned

I wrote THIS POST a few days ago on why you should choose an architect as opposed to anyone else for your project. This included THIS PDF which outlined firstly the reasons for choosing an architect and secondly why you Read More …

Mark Stephens Architects in yesterdays @TheSundayIndo – #ArchitectsClinic #Property

In case you missed it yesterday, Mark Stephens Architects were the ‘Architects Clinic’ in the Sunday Independent Property section: The question (and answer) is one that we frequently come up against – I’m going to laminate it and give to Read More …

#ArchiTalks #26 #Communication

This post is part of the ArchiTalks series where a group of us (architects who also blog) all post on the same day and promote each other’s blogs. The Topic ‘Leader’ for this post ‘Communication’ is Brian Paletz: This is Read More …

The Book of Irish Cottage Extension Plans updated & selling fast!

We’re pleased to announce that we have updated the ‘Book of Irish Cottage Extension Plans’ This book of 10 Now 11! extensions for cottages came about from the work the practice has undertaken in the restoration, renovation and extension of Read More …

#Architalks #StartingADesign #HowItAllBegins

This post is part of the ArchiTalks series where a group of us (architects who also blog) all post on the same day and promote each other’s blogs. The Topic ‘Leader’ for this post ‘Starting a Design’ is Jon Brown: Read More …