New Years Resolutions to my clients #housenaming

There are a few things we’ll be continuing/adding to our ‘Standard’ services to our clients for 2017: As an incentive to grant permission to photograph projects we’ll give: FREEBIES • A complimentary bottle of bubbly on completion • Complimentary bunch Read More …

1st Planning Application of 2017 lodged

I wrote THIS POST at the end of last year and fingers crossed 2017 will be OK for everyone. To get the year kicked off we’ve just lodged the first planning application of 2017: • An extension to a thatched Read More …

Happy New Year – We’re back at work & open for business…

We hope that you all had a Happy New Year and we wish you a very prosperous 2017. Just to let you know we’re back at work and open for business. So if you’re thinking of an architectural project in Read More …

This @marion_mcgarry #IrishCottage image is going viral !

Sometimes a tweet takes a life of it’s own and I’ve watched with interest how a recent Tweet by Dr. Marion McGarry (whose forthcoming book on Irish Cottages I’m eagerly anticipating) has been liked and retweeted over and over again! Read More …

2016 Review of projects – Wow it’s been busy

It’s that time of year for our annual review of projects. It looks like we’ve finally seen the tide turn and this year has been exceptionally busy. Let’s hope this continues (for everyone) in 2017 despite Brexit & Trump. So Read More …

Why use an architect #2 – @RIAIonline mentioned

I wrote THIS POST a few days ago on why you should choose an architect as opposed to anyone else for your project. This included THIS PDF which outlined firstly the reasons for choosing an architect and secondly why you Read More …

Black Friday week offer – house extension/remodelling drawing + model only €495 inc VAT !

Architects can join in the Black Friday offers too! As a Black Friday Week promotion – our HOUSE EXTENSION/REMODELLING SERVICE will also include a foamboard model of the relevant part within the same incredibly low price of €495 inc VAT! Read More …

Why choose an architect and why then choose us?

It’s becoming apparent that there are a lot of ‘non-architects’ out there providing ‘Architectural Services’ So why should you choose an architect? And then when you’ve decided on an architect – why should you choose Mark Stephens as yours? To Read More …

Come & see me @SwinfordTown #EnterpriseTown #Expo @BOIbusiness #LetsConnect 4th Nov 2016

Just to let you know I’m going to be at the Swinford BOI Business Expo THIS FRIDAY 4th November, 5-8pm – in the Swinford Cultural Centre Please pop by and say hello Click HERE for the full schedule of events Read More …

Do you need planning permission for changing windows?

This is omething I’m asked on a fairly frequent basis, what are the guidelines if you’re doing work around the house and you’re thinking of altering windows – is planning permission required? The Department of Environment and Local Government has Read More …