I am an experienced architect with over 20 years of professional experience. Having completed architectural projects in the US, Ireland, Germany, and Thailand. I bring a broad range of professional skills and experience to the table.
I am experienced working in positions with responsibility for ownership of projects, collaborating with consultants and team members from concept to completion to successfully deliver projects to a high standard.
Having excellent communication and presentation skills I have also worked internationally as an artist, theater set designer and with leading NYC experiential agencies.
FD studio, New York NY, Boss
FD studio is my own company set up during covid lockdown in 2020.
I have complete several residential interior renovations as well as collaborating with LEAP Architecture on various projects.
AGD, Brooklyn, NY, US, Project Architect
Project Architect for luxury retail stores. Coordinated the execution of schematic design, detail design, permitting and bid phases, and construction administration.
Projects:
Christian Dior Flagship Store, Las Vegas
Christian Dior Temporary Store, Las Vegas
Louis Vuitton, Miami Design District
studioMDA, New York, NY, US, Project Architect
Project Architect for a major addition to the University of Aachen, Germany.
Coordination of bid packages, and construction documents.
Studio Daniel Libeskind, New York, Architect
Project: Grand Canal Theatre and Commercial Office Development, Dublin
area approx 500,000sq.ft, budget €200 million.
Position:
• Full time Dublin representative of ADL Zurich and New York offices
• Coordination of information required through design and construction phases
between ADL team and Client, consultants, construction team.
• Coordination and issuing of tender packages
• Coordination of planning applications and compliance submissions to local
authority.
• Management of Dublin office, of 3 people.
• Regular attendance at meetings with project team, client, sub‐contractors etc.
• Preparation of monthly reports
• Preparation of fortnightly ‘action lists’ for Zurich team
• Overview and advice on statutory requirements such as building regulations, fire cert
requirements
• Preparation of statutory reports in relation to Access and Maintenance, Accessibility,
Flood Control
• Liaison with local authorities (DCC and DDDA)
• Inspecting and documenting progress on site
• Snagging, completion and issuing certificates of compliance
HKR Architects, Dublin, Ireland, Architect
Position: team leader of group of architects (6 people), co‐ordinating project development
Projects: various commercial and residential projects from feasibility to planning stages.
MOLA Architects, Dublin, Ireland, Site Architect
Position: Site Architect, full time site supervision, liaison with project team and construction team
Project: 2 new buildings for the Mater Hospital Dublin; a Centre for Nurses Education and
Training, and a residential Hostel building to accommodate visiting families of hospital inpatients
Colin Bell Architect, Sligo, Ireland, Architect
Position: Senior Architect, design, coordination of team, issuing of information, supervision of
projects on site
Projects: Various projects including a nursing home, office buildings, residential
developments, housing and competitions
Dinnebier Licht, Berlin, Germany, Architect
Position: Architectural lighting and custom design of light fittings
Studio Daniel Libeskind, Berlin, Germany, Architect
Position: team member with responsibilities for project development, presentations, and model
making
Projects: involved in various projects in urban design, landscaping, set design, exhibition and
furniture design, and architectural competitions.
Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI), Dublin, Ireland, Architecture Part 3
Architectural Part 3 qualifications - Certificate in Professional Practice and Practical Experience (Equivalent to US licensed architect)
Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee, Berlin, Germany, Masters, Architecture and Set Design
Two year post‐graduate course in architecture and theater set design,
at the Kunsthochschule Berlin‐Weissensee.
This was made possible by winning a two year scholarship, ‘The Travelling Studentship’, awarded by the National University of Ireland.
University College Dublin (UCD), University College Dublin, Ireland, BArch, Architecture
5 year Bachelor of Architecture degree course.
Graduated with honors level B.Arch degree.
Travelling Studentship in Architecture, 1st Place
A two year scholarship ‘The Travelling Studentship’,
awarded by the National University of Ireland, which facilitates postgraduate study by young Irish Architects outside of Ireland.
I chose to do a combined two year post‐graduate course in architecture and theater set design, at the Kunsthochschule Berlin‐Weissensee, in Berlin Germany.
Irish Student Drama Festival - Best Set Design, 1st Place
Best Set Design award at ISDA national festival of student drama groups,
for set design for a production of 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess.
