Mark Stephens Architects are pleased to announce the opening of a branch office in Dublin in association with Paul Cuddy and Associates – Chartered Structural Engineers. The intention is to provide the same high level of architectural service to a 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
Architects in Ireland are at a cross-roads. With the introduction of S.I. No.9 of 2014 we are seeing a race to the bottom regarding fees for Designer and Assigned Certifier roles; with a range of prices in the €3000 region Read More …
Currently working on tender and Building Control information under S.I.9 (as it’s >40m2) for this vaulted pitch and connecting flat roof to this hipped cottage extension: Design keeps the hipped roof and creates additional living and bedroom accommodation in a Read More …
Following on from the previous post, I’ve updated all of the ‘Marks’ to show that I am a ‘paid’ up Registered RIAI Architect and Registered RIAI Practice; other accreditations include: • RIAI Conservation Accredited (III) • RIAI Environmental Accreditation • Read More …
All requisite fees to RIAI have been paid for year and have received first ‘badge’ for 2015, awaiting Practice one and then I’ll update home page accordingly… A reminder that Mark Stephens and Mark Stephens Architects is a registered Member Read More …
Thinking of self-building in Ireland for 2015. Then visit the essential website The Irish Association of Self Builders which contains all you need to know regarding the issues and complexities of self-build under the current regulations. The link has also Read More …
Working on this house at moment (still early sketch designs) which has some interesting geometries and will give roofer a challenge:
We’ve received the full grant of planning permission in the last few days for these two extensions in County Mayo, Ireland: Below is view of interior of new living room: The lower project was tricky as the Council were asking for Read More …
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 …
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