Notification of Planning Permission on this contemporary Irish cottage extension

Just received notification that planning has been granted on this design in County Mayo. Straight through. No request for Further Information!

The Magnificent Seven Donegal Churches by Liam McCormick – a summary

So we reached the end of our journey visiting the Magnificent Seven Donegal Churches by Liam McCormick; this post therefore is a summary of the links, in date order & a couple of observations: 1. Milford – 1961 2. Murlog Read More …

The Magnificent Seven Churches in Donegal by Liam McCormick – #7 – Creeslough

So we have reached the final church of the Magnificent Seven Donegal Churches by Liam McCormick – St. Michael’s Church – Creeslough. Completed in 1971, the influence of Le Corbusiers Ronchamp is very apparent in Creeslough. Here are a few Read More …

The Magnificent Seven Churches in Donegal by Liam McCormick – #6 – Milford

So we’re on the home straight now. Just two to go of the Magnificent Seven Churches of Donegal by Liam McCormick. St. Peter’s Church in Milford was the first church designed in Donegal by Liam McCormick- the commission to design Read More …

The Magnificent Seven Churches in Donegal by Liam McCormick – #5 – Desertegney

So we’ve reached No. 5 of the Magnificent 7 Liam McCormick Churches You can read the NIAH Listing HERE Below are a few photos from our visit:

The Magnificent Seven Churches in Donegal by Liam McCormick – #4 – Burt

After a short break (went to UK to see work by Patrick Gwynne (modernist architect in 30’s-60’s); I’m back now with the 4th Liam McCormick Church of the ‘Magnificent Seven’! A reminder that the last stop was at Murlog and Read More …

The Magnificent Seven Churches in Donegal by Liam McCormick – #3 – Murlog

Following on from THIS POST on Glenties and THIS POST on Donoughmore; stop 3 is at Murlog. Click HERE for the directions (note you may be starting in a different place! – It’s the route we took from Killybegs!) Murlog Read More …

The Magnificent Seven Churches in Donegal by Liam McCormick – #1 – Glenties @Gilleeece mentioned

As the faithful follower may know that I had a short break in Donegal recently where as a ‘busman’s holiday’ I dragged my better half and youngest (19) around the seven churches in County Donegal by Liam McCormick. Many have Read More …

Getting ready for planning on this contemporary extension to Irish Cottage

Currently getting everything together on this contemporary rear extension to a traditional 3 room Irish cottage. the project includes the full refurbishment of the existing property: I’ve also been messing about with some new software that gives a better idea Read More …

Is this the most important job I’ll work on? #Restoration #Lighthouse #Cottage

The work of an architect is an interesting one. From large to small practice. From public to private sector. From residential to commercial. And then there’s restoration.: The work of the conservation architect may involve building nothing. Just to bring Read More …