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Current work in hand – summer 2023

Current work in hand – summer 2023

We are an architectural  practice that specialises in conservation & heritage projects and consultancy services to design teams.

Recent projects included consultancy work for  BAM/TII, Ardstone Capital, Evergreen Marine, Waterways Ireland, Westmeath, Kildare & Louth County Councils, Malcolm Hollis Building Consultants, Drogheda Port Company, The Cliff at Lyons Hotel, Celbridge, DMOD Architects, OMS Architects, John Fleming Architects, Downey Planning and Savills Building Consultancy.

Conservation projects currently on site in 2023 include the redevelopment of Cherrymount House, Phibsborough, a large residential project on Northumberland Road and ongoing works at St. David’s Castle in Naas.

Please feel free to get in contact with us if you wish you discuss your heritage project.

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