We’ve just updated the homepage and all our letterheads with the new RIAI Registered ‘Mark’ We’ve also receive our new RIAI stamp for legal documents for 2019 where we can help with the following (these are where the stamp is Read More …
Land Registry – The Who, What, Why and Where! Before I jump in and shout that WE DO LAND REGISTRY MAPS!, it’s probably best to give an explanation of what they are: There are 2 separate systems for recording property Read More …
We’ve just lodged a planning application for this new house in the Connacht area (no names yet): I’ll let you know how it goes. This photomontage was included in one of our most comprehensive set of drawings at application stage Read More …
My colleague Rory Conroy at Conroy Kitchens popped these images of a kitchen extension we completed recently in Co. Galway. Architecture by Mark Stephens Architects Kitchen by Conroy Kitchens
If you are contemplating an architectural project in the West of Ireland then our INITIAL CONSULTATION service is proving a great way to kick-start a project. We undertook a stack of consultations like this in 2016 and we’re continuing them Read More …
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 …
We’ve been getting stacks of enquiries over this year for Irish Cottage extensions across Ireland. Until now we haven’t been able to service them but we’ve put together THIS DOCUMENT (automatic pdf download – check DOWNLOADS folder) that outlines how Read More …
As the faithful reader will know we have a grá for the three-roomed, traditional Irish Cottage. We have done numerous restorations, refurbishments and extensions to this ubiquitious, traditional architectural form across Ireland. It was of great interest therefore that I Read More …
We’re completing a series of kitchen extensions at the moment (wait ages and three come a long at once!). When they’re all ready I’ll do a ‘Trio of Desserts’ post showing them all similar to ‘Come Dine With Me’. Anyway, Read More …
We are frequently asked to create landscaping plans for planning applications (see below for typical sample): Normally we have undertaken this service in conjunction with local nurseries where we work with them in the specification of indigenous plants, trees and Read More …