Where does beautiful residential design start? It's easy…

The question and the answer are easy. But the end result that answers the question is the process architects go through with their clients to achieve great architecture. So, “Where does great residential design start?” The answer I drum into Read More …

Tear sheet uploaded on our new office and a massive thanks to those involved…

There is no better way for an architect to obtain work than for him/her to showcase their own projects. We did it with our own house (image below): And now we’re doing the same for our new office: Below is Read More …

Mark Stephens Architects appointed as consultants on another #London #UK project

Over the last year we’ve branched out working with other architects in Dublin and London, and are delighted to announce our new appointment undertaking the construction drawing package for a refurbishment/renovation of residential and office units in London, UK. This Read More …

New Years Resolution : More commercial work. @paulmknally mentioned

Over the last year there were a couple of non-residential, commercial projects that I thought “Yes, I could have done that one”. In much the same way that an actor sees the roles that he could have done better [than Read More …

#Passivhaus trickle-down on 'Standard' projects

What I’m seeing over the last few years is that even if the client doesn’t go the ‘whole enchilada’ with a certified Passivhaus (I would however highly recommend designing, building and certifying to the Passivhaus standard incidentally); many of the Read More …

Architects can do more than just the pretty bit…

The writing was on the wall prior to the implementation of the Building Regulation Amendments under S.I.No.9 of 2014 but since April 1st it looks as if the situation will increase… The situation being my appointment for the design and Read More …

Passed RIAI Conservation Course & Exam

It took a while but I’ve finally taken & passed the RIAI Conservation Grade III course! The plan was to undertake the course straight after being admitted to the RIAI but for a multitude of reasons this didn’t happen; the Read More …