New Dwelling

Dalkey, Co. Dublin

Commended in RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2017

This project was completed in 2016 with Diarmaid Brophy of Diarmaid Brophy Architects

The site is located on a cul de sac of seven bungalows c.1940. The two adjoining properties, built on different building lines, led two the usual geometry of the house.The upper level accommodates a light filled entrance hall and stairwell. The master bedroom, walk in closet and ensuite are to one side and two additional bedrooms and a utility room on the other. The lower level accommodates an open plan kitchen/ dining and living room which open up to the the sunken south facing patio. The palette of materials was kept to a minimum with polished concrete and timber floors, aluminum windows and doors, painted steel folded stair and sprayed and lacquered joinery.

“The final product gives me all that I wanted; light, space, connection with the garden, all wrapped up in a stunning contemporary design.” Client comment