PRINCIPLE 05

Quality, Craft
& Material

Driven by a commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, we blend traditional skills with modern techniques to create enduring, environmentally-responsible spaces that inspire and enrich lives.

Our practice has built a reputation in design and construction excellence, with a strong emphasis on environmental and climate resilient architecture which has been honed from decades working in Ireland and mainland Europe.

A new spa at Hotel Europe that blends in with the old, making sure not to interfere with existing views, yet maximising views & creating a timeless sanctuary, deeply connected to the landscape, to be enjoyed for years to come.

Crafting joy and wellbeing

At the core of our approach is the creation of finely crafted buildings and spaces that provide joy and comfort, support wellbeing and create long term economic value. By marrying design skill with innovative construction methods, we craft an architecture of beauty, durability and resilience.

Exploring mass timber frame construction techniques on a field trip to Austria.

Killorglan House
The relationship between house, garage and carport defines an entrance sequence, one that screens the view on approach, forming an intimate sheltered threshold of entry.

Material and construction innovation

We have developed design skills and an in-depth knowledge of construction and building physics, material expertise and innovation. We integrate considerations for climate change adaptation, leveraging modern methods of construction (MMC), such as prefabrication and off-site manufacture, to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and minimise resource use.

“Material choice affects not simply the formal, structural and aesthetic qualities of a building, it impacts greatly on the surrounding environment.”

Charlie Cox
Architectural Designer

Oaklands Park House

Oaklands Park House
A renovation and extension to a red brick terraced home in Dublin, using a materials first approach to bring the home up to a high energy rating using low embodied carbon materials.

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