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This 1940s Dublin bungalow was extended without losing its original character

A 1940s red-brick, this Churchtown bungalow was sensitively extended by Ryan W. Kennihan Architects, making the most of…

By IMAGE Interiors & Living

Tips for working with an architect

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Design coach Karen Douglas shares her tips for working with an architect

It can be intimidating working with an architect for people who have never done it before, which is…

By Megan Burns

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The extension to this Georgian home beautifully blends old and new

Ryan + Lamb Architects worked to preserve as many of the original features as possible, while creating extra…

By Megan Burns

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This Dublin 8 semi-d is full of natural light thanks to a sensitive extension and renovation

The owners had a family connection to the house, so Newmark Architects worked to keep its character intact,…

By Megan Burns

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A modest extension has created a feeling of light and spaciousness in this Balbriggan semi-d

The addition is less than the size of a single parking space, yet has transformed the home by…

By Megan Burns

Newmark Architects extension

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An extension to this Rathfarnham house has created different zones and a connection to the garden

The family that lives in this terraced home in Rathfarnham needed more space, and Newmark Architects’ design provides…

By Megan Burns

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A covered outdoor space is the surprising highlight of this Dublin extension

As well as reconfiguring and opening up the layout, the extension has greatly increased the usable space in…

By Megan Burns

Coach house conversion

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Two Bray coach houses have been converted into a bright and spacious family home

Both buildings were constructed in the 1800s as stables, but have now been transformed by Culligan Architects into…

By Megan Burns

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This Clontarf home was reconfigured to streamline the layout and maximise its views

Architectural Farm worked to remove awkward additions to the home, and connect the space to the outdoors. The…

By Megan Burns

Dublin 8 extension Jack O Kelly Dublin renovation extension

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This Phibsborough extension proves the power of a pared-back palette

A renovation and extension by Jack O Kelly Architect maximised the space, while taking inspiration from the surrounding…

By Megan Burns

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It may look small from the front, but this Dublin home has been opened up thanks to a clever extension

This seemingly small exterior conceals a bright and generous interior.This Dublin home was in need of some improvements,…

By Megan Burns

Victorian restoration Dublin

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Before and after: This former nursing home in Ranelagh has been sensitively restored to a family home

The Victorian building had been altered significantly, but a careful restoration by DMVF Architects has brought it back…

By Megan Burns