A massive thanks to Zeno Winkens MRIAI at Winkens Architecture for allowing me to use his excellent information sheet on architects undertaking house visits for clients. You can see the guidance that we’re giving to our clients regarding us visiting Read More …
You’d be surprised to hear that it’s not the plans, sections and elevations that get my heart a flutter – although very important and they need to communicate the design. My favourite drawing is the site layout. Why? I’m always Read More …
These lovely RIAI site signs have just arrived with the first going up this afternoon on a timber frame extension to a traditional 2 storey farmhouse u More to follow..
Client looking for spectacular site I have a client who’s looking to relocate back to Ireland and is looking for a house to extend/renovate/rebuild or a site – spectacular views are a must. The location is fairly broad: For Lakeside Read More …
Below are a few photos from todays site visit, checking insulation type, thickness & conductivity: I’m providing full architectural service, Designer and Assigned Certifier services under S.I.9 of 2014
Below is a tiled mosaic of the photos of ‘Work in progress’ on this 2 & 1 storey one-off house in Co. Mayo, Ireland (first S.I.9 project on site):
Since April this year, it is mandatory (for new houses & extensions >40m2) that the works are ‘signed-off by one of three registered professionals: 1. Registered Architect 2. Chartered Engineer or 3. Registered Building Surveyor. There has been much debate Read More …
Below is a slideshow of photos of a rural Mayo house, two storey at front, single storey at rear with single storey link. This is our first under new BuilDing Regulations (S.I. No.9 of 2014). I am providing full architectural Read More …
What a week for winners and losers: 1. Scotland decided against being independent. 2. Jens Voigt beats the hour record: Click HERE for The Guardian article on the hour record. 3. I win ‘Best Hosted UK2 website of the week’ Read More …
I haven’t done a poll for a while… I’ve been playing with my personal site a bit and have really jazzed it up at www.MarkStephens.net (opens in new window), you can also see some architecture examples here as well as Read More …
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