Before renovation, this was a standard, developer built house in a typical suburban estate. Its rooms were small, and it offered little experience of the surrounding landscape.
The design aim was to increase the architectural quality of the building and to exaggerate the best aspects of the site.
The renovation, and small extension, opened rooms into each other to create open plans. Activities within are orientated towards the stunning landscape which surrounds the site. Large horizontal windows highlight views over Sligo town, the mountains of Ben Bulben and Koncknarea, and the Atlantic ocean. The shape of the extension focuses views towards the mountains, while an enlarged grass roofed garden shed screens views of neighbouring houses. Patterns and motifs are repeated without and within: the outline of the mountain is repeated in the kitchen island and the parallel lines of the external timber cladding are repeated in the aniline leather upholstery. The angled windows, glass screens and high gloss finishes playfully reflect the landscape, bouncing views into unexpected places. Custom designed furniture helps unify the internal spaces with the terrace outside and the natural scenery beyond.
Photographs by John Lalor and Ros Kavanagh:
This protected structure was renovated and restored from dereliction to provide a family home. The design was informed by the historic building and its woodland setting.
Original stone and cobble floors were reinstated with underfloor heating. Timber from nearby trees was used on the ceiling.
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Main Contractor: Taylor Construction and Civil works taylorconstructionandcivilworks.com
Kitchen and internal doors: Declan Scanlon Kitchens declanscanlon.ie
Stone floors and countertop: Feelystone feelystone.ie
Structural Steel and steel door handles: John Keville Engineering kevilleengineering.com
Arched Windows and Doors: Aru Joinery arujoinery.ie
Rooflight: Cubo Rooflights cubo.ie
Furniture: Vobe interiors vobeinteriors.com
Plants: Ardcarne Garden Centre ardcarne.ie
Outdoor and Bedroom Furniture: Ikea ikea.com
Photographs by: Patrick Dunne Architects Neil J Smyth Photos
The extension and renovation of a Victorian Dublin redbrick house in Ballsbridge, a protected structure of historic importance.
The double height extension echoed the scale of the original building to create an impressive, coherent blend of old and new.
A series of living spaces at different express the uses of the house, whether for entertaining, relaxing with multiple generations of the family or with visitors.
This holiday home was designed to echo the shape and tones of it’s sloping site. Principal rooms focus on views of the sea and mountains. The terraced roof corresponds to the cascading space below. Outdoor terraces provide sun and shelter at different times of the day.
We worked with the Office of Public Works on seven commercial fit outs across Ireland for the Department of Social Protection.
This site, between the limestone crags of Knocknarea mountain and the sand dunes of Strandhill, contained a derelict schoolhouse which was remodelled with stone, timber, zinc and concrete to reflect the surrounding landscape.
I worked on this project with Elizabeth Clyne Architect Barch RIAI
Photographs by Ros Kavanagh:
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A new clubhouse and driving range for a Dublin golf course.
With NODA architects.
This typical Irish bungalow on the Dingle Peninsula was remodeled to enhance views over the seascape and the surrounding mountains. The house now engages with it's surroundings with the living areas, indoor and outdoor, enjoying sunlight and landscape. The level changes and volumes inside make playful arrangements of spaces.
This extension and renovation in Killester, Dublin, involved work to a modular, rapid build cottage built in 1921. Alterations to the existing building respected the highly advanced construction techniques for it's time and retained it's cottage character inside and out.
The extension was subject to stringent planning restrictions, and was designed to compliment the existing building.
The main contractor was M Bredican Construction.
The consulting engineers were Harmon McCarthy Projects Ltd.
Photographs by Ros Kavanagh:
This renovation involved the redesign and simplification of a semi detached dublin cottage which had been extended several times already. The building was upgraded throughout to improve energy efficiency and fire safety. The north facing living areas were made bright and spacious with extensive glazing to the sky and to the outdoors.
The main contractor was M Bredican Construction.
The consulting engineers were Harmon McCarthy Projects Ltd.
Photographs by Andy Sheridan:
The ruin, in the centre of Lough Key Forest Park, was once the church of the Rockingham Estate. It was taken into state ownership after Rockingham House was gutted by fire in 1957. It quickly fell into disrepair and it's roof was removed in the late 1960s. In recent years the ruin has been fenced off due to safety concerns.
We carried out conservation work to make the structure safe and restore public access.
The building contractor is Nicholas Prins and the structural engineers are Southgate associates.
With Architecture 53seven
This low cost school extension in county Laois encourages children to view the outdoors through a playful arrangement of openings at varying heights. The building forms a sunny outdoor play space, and connects to the older school building through a lightweight link corridor.
External View
During Construction - Floor slab to be poured
During Construction - Blockwork Underway
External View
During Construction - Blockwork Underway
External View
External View
Industrial materials and soft planting created enclosed seating and dining areas within an enclosed public retail space.
With NODA architects.
