Notification of grant of planning permission on this contemporary extension & refurb of Irish cottage

Just received notification that Planning has been granted on this contemporary extension to a traditional Irish cottage in Achill. There’s a little bit to do on materials and roof profile (conditions) but otherwise everyone is happy

Notification of Planning Granted on this new #Mayo #House

We received some good news this morning on the notification of planning on this proposed new house in County, Mayo. Below is a visual showing how we’ve created a contemporary yet traditional vernacular form; using the language of the Irish Read More …

Notification of planning received on this #Mayo #Passivhaus #PassiveHouse

We received some good news this morning on the notification of planning on this proposed new Passive House (Passivhaus) in Achill, County, Mayo. Below are a couple of photographs at front & rear of the proposed dwelling:

Notification of planning on this vernacular yet contemporary #Mayo #house #design

It is always good news to get a planning permission granted – even better when it goes straight through without a request for Further Information! Below are a few images on the design: Images by SQUAREDD 1 3D Architectural & Read More …

Another #Mayo #Rural #House Completed

Below are a few images of another rural house by Mark Stephens Architects in County Mayo that’s just reached completion. Tricky design and planning process spanning several years but got there in the end. Great work by builders: CGQ Developments Read More …

Slideshow & ‘Tear Sheet’ on completed #house in Co. Mayo

Below are a few photos of a recently completed house near Belmullet, County Mayo. The project features: • Glass to glass connections to maximise the incredible views • Wedge shaped building with sloping eaves to create a flow through the Read More …

Planning just about to go in on this #Mayo #Contemporary #Cottage #Extension

I seem to have ended up being the ‘go-to guy’ for Irish Cottages, refurbishment, restoration & extension. This project calls into that category. It’s in County Mayo and features a contemporary extension at the rear using ‘agricultural’ materials to respect Read More …

Notification of grant on this contemporary Irish Cottage extension

Just received some good news at the start of 2021 that this very contemporary extension to a traditional Irish cottage has been granted planning permission: The cottage has undergone previous extensions and this one adds vital space for a family Read More …

A revisit to a completed, tricky jewel of a project in County Mayo

I was in the area of a tricky project we completed a while back and I swung by to see how it looked and took a few photos (below). I’ve written previously on this project HERE and HERE and funnily Read More …

Tear sheet on recently completed (uncertified) Co. Mayo Passive & nZEB (certified) House now online

Following on from the publication of our recently completed new house near Castlebar, Co. Mayo in Passive House + Magazine – you can access it HERE for free; we’ve finally got round to adding the house to the PROJECTS section Read More …