We are an award-winning practice dedicated to creating architecture that is intimately connected to its physical, social, and environmental context. Our work is defined by sectional thinking, expressive yet situational geometry, and a commitment to material and structural clarity. Buildings are shaped by site, climate, and program, with interiors that reflect their exterior character. Special attention is given to blurring the boundaries between inside and outside, and between landscape and architecture, creating spatial transitions that are experientially rich, inhabitable, and socially engaged, fostering thresholds and public areas that encourage community interaction.
Our experience spans masterplans, public infrastructure, sports facilities and performance spaces, emphasizing adaptive reuse, craft, and durability. Collaboration with clients and end-users ensures that our proposals are functional, inventive, and responsive. Our mission is to deliver architecture that is grounded, thoughtful, and imaginative, balancing bold spatial ideas with everyday usability and long-term civic value.
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The work of the practice has been selected for numerous awards and has been published extensively in high profile magazines and journals including the Irish Times, Architects Journal and Architecture Ireland.
EU Mies Van de Rohe Award Nomination
Rossaveel Small Craft Harbour
Architizer Young Firm 2025 Finalist
Irish Building and Design Awards Overall Winner
The Lark Concert Hall
Irish Construction Excellence Award Winner
The Lark Concert Hall
RIAI Public Choice Award 2024 Winner
The Lark Concert Hall
Architizer Awards Theatre Category (Highly Commended)
The Lark Theatre
RIAI Public Infrastructure Award (Commended)
Rossaveel Small Craft Harbour
RIAI Public Infrastructure Award (Commended)
The Lark Theatre
RIAI Awards Research (Highly Commended)
12th Lock Masterplan
EU Mies Van de Rohe Award Nomination
Cork Butter Museum
RIAI Interior Fit Out (Highly Commended)
Cork Butter Museum
Surface Awards UK for Exterior Lighting
Eastbourne Pavilion
RIAI Future Award for Emerging Architects
Stephen Foley, MRIAI
Director
Johan Berglund
Design Associate
Marta Lopez Garcia
Associate
Teresa Quartilho
Senior Architect
Sara Acebes
Sustainability Lead
Jordi Acacio
Assistant Architect
Sofia Parker
Assistant Architect & Researcher
Stephen Wall
Sustainability & Research
David Gaffney
Architect
