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Plus Architecture is a Dublin-based architectural studio dedicated to producing progressive, high-quality architecture and design for our clients. The practice was established in 2011, with a strong design ethos and recognition of our professional duty to deliver creative, workable and cost-effective solutions on all our projects.

The work of Plus Architecture aims to deliver a design excellence within the control of budget and programme. We manage projects to achieve optimum architectural quality, efficient use of resources and best value. We understand the importance of dialogue with the people who commission our buildings, to ensure delivery of a project aligns with the delivery of expectations. We believe that our best projects have been undertaken with continuity of thought within the design process. The practice commits itself to any project we undertake, for the benefit of the project and our clients.

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Plus Architecture Offices Dublin

We are a company that bring specialist knowledge, experience and expertise to any project; the founding Directors of PLUS Architecture bring a combined experience of over eighty years of industry experience in design and construction management gained in Irish, UK, European and Middle Eastern Markets.

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                             Staff Portraits - Fionn McCann

Plus Architecture Meeting Space in Dublin Office
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Des Twomey

Director

Des is a Director and founding member of PLUS Architecture. He graduated from University College Dublin with first class honours in 2000 and subsequently gained broad experience in areas of design production and construction in Dublin based design offices, including O’Donnell & Tuomey Architects and Shay Cleary Architects. Des has worked extensively with both public and private client bodies, producing award-winning designs for a range of project briefs; including workplace, residential, mixed-use and community buildings. Des was a Design Director in HKR Architects for 6 years prior to establishing PLUS Architecture.

Gavin Wheatley

Director

Gavin is a Director and founding member of PLUS Architecture. He studied at University College Dublin, graduating in 2002. He went on to work with a number of award-winning practices working on a mix of domestic and international projects. He has developed extensive experience in residential development, specialised housing for elderly care, master-planning, education, workplace and sustainable design, at all stages of project procurement. Prior to founding Plus Architecture Gavin was a senior architect with HKR Architects, MCO Architecture, Grafton Architects and O’Donnell + Tuomey Architects.

Cyril O'neill

Director

Cyril is a Director and founding member of PLUS Architecture. He graduated in Architecture from University College Dublin and has over 30 years experience in design and delivery of significant projects in Dublin, Ireland and the UK. Prior to founding PLUS Architecture, Cyril was a Director in the international design office of HKR Architects and Director with Brian O’Halloran and Associates. Cyril has won award-winning recognition for many of his designs, including Dublin’s Sean O’Casey bridge and the renovation of Heuston Station.

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Aine Walker
B.Sc.(Arch) M.Arch
Alana Boles 3
Alana Boles
B.Sc.(Arch) M.Arch
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Alessandro Massaro
M.Sc.Arch, Arch.
Ali McMahon 1
Ali McMahon
B.Sc.(Arch) M.Arch
Aoife Marnane 1
Aoife Marnane
B.Sc.(Arch) B.Arch MRIAI Conservation Grade 3
Barbara 2
Barbara Gonzalo
M.Arch MRIAI
Cyril ONeill 1
Cyril O'Neill
Director
B.Sc.(arch) B.Arch. FRIAI Conservation Grade 3
Des Twomey 2
Des Twomey
Director
B.Sc.(arch) B.Arch. MRIAI
Eddie Sardeng 1
Eddie Sardeng
BSc.(Arch) MArch
Fran Garcia 1
Francisco Garcia Lopez
B.Eng M.Arch
Gavin Wheatley 4
Gavin Wheatley
Director
BSc.(Arch) BArch. MRIAI
James Godkin 1
James Godkin
B.Sc.Arch.Tech.
Julie McGrath 2
Julie McGrath
B.A (Int Arch) B.Eng (Civil) B.Eng (Sus Energy)
Laura Cowan 2
Laura Cowan
Dip.Arch B.Arch
Loreto 2
Loreto Jimenez
B.Sc. (Arch) M.Arch
Marcin Nowak 1
Marcin Nowak
M.Sc.Arch. MRIAI
Maria Olmedo 3
Maria Olmedo
B.Sc. (Arch) M.Arch
Miguel Guerra 2
Miguel Guerra
B.Sc. (Arch) M.Arch MRIAI
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Pany Inthaxoum
Dip.Arch HMONP
Rachael Byrne 1
Rachael Byrne
Landscape Director
B.Sc. (Arch) M.Arch
Valentin Akdim 2
Valentin Akdim
B.Sc. (Arch) M.Arch
Zoe Flynn 2
Zoe Flynn
B.Sc. (Arch) M.Arch 
Zoe Flynn
B.Sc.(Arch) M.Arch

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Our strategy was to embellish the base design with Our strategy was to embellish the base design with carefully configured additions to create a new internal ‘street’ which would provide a very clear circulation arrangement but more importantly would create a sense of place and would encourage informal employee interaction. Cellular spaces were treated as incidents or ‘buildings’ along the street employing a relatively restrained palette of materials with isolated accents of colour and timber.

We located the cafeteria within the triangular projecting bay overlooking the River Liffey, to exploit the wonderful views for the public heart of the scheme.
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The Swan Centre in Rathmines previously did not en The Swan Centre in Rathmines previously did not engage with its southern elevation on to Castlewood Avenue. Our proposal was to create a new commercial elevation complete with café terrace, new kiosk shops and a higher profile entrance to the centre. By re-designing the internal layout of the shops and creating one large food anchor shop we sought to balance the retail offering within the centre. The previously underused surface carpark presented an underwhelming elevation to the centre and by infilling this space with new shops we have sought to improve both the retail environment and the public realm.
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The Swan Centre in Rathmines previously did not en The Swan Centre in Rathmines previously did not engage with its southern elevation on to Castlewood Avenue. Our proposal was to create a new commercial elevation complete with café terrace, new kiosk shops and a higher profile entrance to the centre. By re-designing the internal layout of the shops and creating one large food anchor shop we sought to balance the retail offering within the centre. The previously underused surface carpark presented an underwhelming elevation to the centre and by infilling this space with new shops we have sought to improve both the retail environment and the public realm.
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Plus Architecture were approached by the Alice in Plus Architecture were approached by the Alice in Wonderland Foundation to create a space that was completely different to a typical hospital environment. A room that would serve as a fun, happy place that would help both the children and their families momentarily forget about their everyday struggle against cancer.
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Plus Architecture were asked to create a space tha Plus Architecture were asked to create a space that was completely different to the hospital environment. A room that would serve as a fun, happy place that would help both the children and their families momentarily forget about their everyday struggle against cancer.
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Plus Architecture were commissioned to create a ne Plus Architecture were commissioned to create a new world-class destination Spa and Health Club within the Number One Ballsbridge development to rival the best clubs worldwide.
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