Project list for MacGabhann architects
Period 01.11.06 – 12.02.09

Doran House
Private house design at Rosapenna, Downing’s, Co Donegal.
Approx budget of €350,000 - €400,000
Tasks
• Site visit, survey and preparation of client brief
• Preparation of brief and feasibility study
• Preparation of outline sketch design and subsequent full sketch design
• Preparation of planning submission. Planning approval granted.

Grimes/ Walsh
Private house extension at Ramelton, Co Donegal
Budget approximately €100,000 – €150,000
Tasks
• Site visit, survey and preparation of client brief
• Preparation of outline design proposals for client approval.
• Design and preparation of feasibility study and outline sketch designs
• Amendment to outline sketch designs due to client changes to brief
• Preparation of full sketch design

Pig House
Private house in Derrycassan, Co Donegal. 55sqm for private client, budget, £650,000 approx.
currently on site, due for completion on 26 April 2009
Tasks
• Site visits with project architect and discussed detail design tender process
• Liaised with contractor and sub contractor regarding construction on site
• Verification of staged payments to main contractor
• Research on fixtures and fittings

McFeely
Feasibility study and outline sketch design for extension and renovation to the home of a retired vet and his wife at Highfield, Glencar, Letterkenny, Co Donegal
approx budget €75,000
Tasks
• Site & building survey and feasibility study
• Initial meeting with the client to develop the brief
• Preparation of outline sketch design options
• Meeting with the client to discuss the development of outline sketch design options
• Development of clients response to outline sketch design to produce full sketch design
• Preparation of planning submission. Granted Planning approval received

McGinn/ Walsh
Feasibility study and outline sketch design for extension and renovation to a family home on the Shore Road, Whiteabbey, Belfast, Co Antrim
The client wanted to completely renovate and possibly extend there family home on the shore road outside Belfast. They wanted to explore the possibilities of a completely new way of living and using there home. The house is a modernist style design dating possibly to the late 1930's. The client stated that there was no budget to begin with, at least not until they could explore some possibilities.
Tasks
• Site visit Site and Initial meeting with client to develop brief
• Production of feasibility study and outline sketch design options
• Development of outline sketch designs to produce final sketch design
• Liaised with NIEA Built Environment to determine the history and status of the dwelling

O’Curry/ Fox
Feasibility study and outline sketch design for extension and renovation to an existing holiday home at Carrowreagh, Glenvar, Co Donegal
House was designed and built in the early 1990's and is used as a holiday home. The clients intended to extend the house to create a sunroom/conservatory and also create some connection to existing external patio/garden area and farm sheds. The budget is approx budget of €75,000 - €100,000
Tasks
• Site & building survey and feasibility study
• Initial meeting with the client to develop the brief
• Preparation of outline sketch design options
• Development of outline sketch design on clients comments to produce full sketch design and outline cost plan

New Studio for MacGabhann architects at Ballaghderg, Letterkenny, Co Donegal
The relocation of MacGabhann architects existing studio from that adjoining the MacGabhann family residence to a new location within same property boundary.
The proposed scheme consists of a steel portal frame structure, block cavity wall construction with timber roof structure. The complete building is clad with galvanized corrugated tin.
The ground floor contains entrance hall, Kitchen, meeting, restrooms and filing room. The first floor is a completely open plan office space for the entire staff.
Planning permission was granted early 2007 and began on site October 2007.
Tasks
• Amended the existing granted planning application and submitted a revised planning application
• Designed and produced all detail design and tender drawings under the supervision of the Practice partner
• Inspected the building works on site and communicated directly with the builder on site.
• Completed statutory applications to the local authorities with regard to roads, water and electricity connections.
• Participated in making most key decisions regarding the design and programming of the build
• Coordinated BH glazing and works on site
• Involved in the selection and appointment of sub-contractors
Completed design drawings for roof light detail and issued to builder and joiner with updated specifications.
I met with environmental consultants to discuss the proposed wood pellet boiler
• Filed project drawings and correspondence

Development Plan report
Development plan report for lands at Gweebara Bridge, Meenagowan, Co Donegal
The development plan outlines the housing location policy in the County Donegal Development Plan 2006 in relation to the above site.
Tasks
• Research and production of a development plan report for a lands at Gweebara Bridge, Meenagowan, Co Donegal

Regional Cultural Centre Letterkenny
The new Regional Cultural Centre Letterkenny (RCC)
will compliment the programmes of the existing Letterkenny Arts Centre and the An Grainan Theatre.
The new centre shares facilities with the Theatre such as box- office, bar, workshops, car-parking etc.
Approx budget €4,500,000
Tasks
• Preparation of detail design drawings for tender of escape stair for the foyer area.
• Issuing of drawings for pricing to sub-contractors
• Actioned successful tender
• Filed project drawings and correspondence

An Tech Ban
‘The Centre for Peace Building’
Design of a new a quality community run residential centre offering training, education, respite and recreation opportunities to enhance personal and group development and to further the process of reconciliation and peace. It provides accommodation for 26 people is situated in the centre of Downing’s village and has scenic views of Sheep haven Bay.
Tasks
• Progression of feasibility study to outline sketch design
• Site visit and surveying of existing building
• Structuring and some revision of the initial design brief
• Final outline sketch proposal

Haran House
Private house design for Haran family at Legnahoory, Kilmacrennan, Co Donegal.
Client is a retired Garda Siochana who is now a full time sheep farmer. The land on which he farms the sheep has an old dilapidated farm house and out buildings.
While he wishes to keep the existing farm house he and his wife came to the practice seeking a new modern design as they had read about the practice's work in some publications.
The approx budget was in the region of €375,000The approx budget was in the region of €375,000
Tasks
• Site survey, brief development and feasibility study
• Meeting with clients to present outline sketch design
• Development of outline sketch design to full sketch design
• Preparation and submission of planning application. Planning approval granted
• Production of Building Regulation Compliant Drawings & outline specification drawings

Smith House
Private house design for the Smith family, Fanny’s Bay, Co Donegal
Completion of feasibility study & preparation of full planning application
the approx budget was in the region of €375,000. Currently on site due for completion summer 2009.
Tasks
• Initial site and feasibility study
• Meeting with senior architect, client and planner where proposals were discussed
• Preparation of outline design proposals
• Prepared drawings and 3d visualisations for meeting with planners
• Preparation of planning submission. Planning approval granted

OMAC
Design competition submission for a new ‘Old Museum Arts Centre’ in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.
Completed a concept design and presentation for stage one of the competition.

Rosapenna Hotel
Project for 60 No holiday golf cottages for Rosapenna Hotel LTD at Rosapenna, Downing’s, Co Donegal.
The purpose of this development was to address the issue of holiday accommodation by designing a higher density model that sensitively connects the existing built fabric of the Rosapenna Golf Links i.e. the existing Rosapenna Hotel and the new Clubhouse and enhances the profile of the Rosapenna Hotel and Downing’s as a popular holiday destination.
Tasks
Team member
• Site survey, preparation of initial brief and feasibility study.
• Preparation of outline design proposals
• Meeting with senior architect, client and planner
• Planning submission. Planning approval granted
• Filed project drawings and correspondence
• Completion and submission of revised drawing submitted as amendments to current granted application.

Letterkenny Master plan & Urban Design
Preparation of urban design guidelines and urban framework for the greater Letterkenny area. It would in effect be an extension of the Urban Design Brief previously prepared for the Letterkenny Town Centre Extension Area and would include development of a “Riverside Gateway”, linkages to the Main Street and historic town centre, Ballymacool, Town Park, Hospital, Glencar and Rogers Burn. Tying the new and old town centres together and making the areas more pedestrian friendly are key targets of the proposals. It would build on previous studies (e.g. Ferguson McIlveen) and build on existing amenities, in particular the River Swilly.
Budget approx €9,000,000
• Team member
• Research, measured urban survey and photographic survey.
Meeting with members of Donegal County Council.
Development of outline brief concentrating on pedestrian movement between the new and old sections of Letterkenny town.

Carrigart Hotel
Proposed renovation and extension to the original Hotel, 1960’s block extension and 20 residential units for lands to the rear of the hotel.
Project estimated at €7,000,000
Tasks
• Site survey/ building survey
• Development of brief with client
• Preparation of outline design proposals for client approval
• Prepared drawings for meeting with planners
• Revised scheme design as a result of meetings with planners and client
• Preparation and submission of planning application
• Filed project drawings and correspondence in accordance with office system

Project list for Kennedy Fitzgerald & associates
Period 27.06.06 – 31.10.06

Omagh Arts Centre
New Arts and cultural centre for Omagh, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
The new Omagh Arts Centre is to be situated off the Main Street, the chief thoroughfare of the town, behind what was the original Omagh Town Hall (now demolished) and in front of the Strule River. It is to be a multi-functional state-of-the-art building which will incorporate a number of arts facilities including a mid-sized auditorium, as well as a relocated Tourist Office and a café/restaurant. The project is also a major urban regeneration scheme which will transform the river bank and surrounding area, creating new civic spaces and walkways and a pedestrian bridge across the river to link up with the Further Education College on the other side. The regeneration and external enhancement aspects of the scheme are being funded by ODC and DSD; Arts Council Lottery funding is being directed to the arts functions of the building.
Tasks
• Preparation & submission of application for demolition of existing building
• Amendments to design of river walk & access via the Strule River
• Development and completion of land transfer maps for properties facing the Strule River
• Consultation and meetings with other members of the design team.

Ballymote Sports and Community Centre
New Community Sports centre for Ballymote.
Project size
Community sports centre including sports hall, community boxing club, changing facilities and café.
Contract type
Form of Appointment
Project cost approx £2.7 million.
Tasks
• Development of design due to increase of brief to accommodate Ballymote community boxing club and fitness suite including male and female changing area.
• Participation in several progress meetings with the Sports Council of Northern Ireland to discuss design developments and development of the brief.
• Liaising with the NIHE with regards to obtaining extra lands in connection with the site for the proposed centre
• Preparation of planning drawings
• Preparation of building control drawings

Project list for MacGabhann Architects
Period 03.06.05 – 25.09.05

Tuath Na Mara
Private house design for the Campbell Family on a 7.5-acre site at Doaghbeg, Portsalon, on the shores of the river Swilly in Co Donegal.
Approximate budget of €275,000 - €350,000
Tasks
• Completion of feasibility study and full sketch design as an alteration to an existing granted planning application.
• Preparation of outline design proposals for client approval
• Meeting with senior architects, where the proposal was discussed and progressed.
• Revised scheme design because of meetings with planers and client
• Preparation and copying of drawings for planning submission
• Filed process work and issued project drawings and correspondence between client and practice.
• Completed 3D photomontages for scheme design and development.

Letterkenny Town Extension Master-plan
Letterkenny Town Council appointed MacGabhann Architects to prepare an Urban Design Brief to guide future development within an area of land identified in the Development Plan as the Letterkenny Town Centre Extension; i.e., the lands bounded by Pearse Road, Port Road and the River Swilly, approximately 1 km2 in size.
The Urban Design Brief was to consider linkages to the existing town centre, the role and potential amenity of the river(s), car parking, pedestrian and vehicular routes, civic spaces and it seeks to provide design guidelines for future development in terms of setback, heights, volumes and materials.
Tasks
• As a team member I worked on the urban design and presentation of proposals for Letterkenny town extension.
• Completed site surveys, research and documentation
• Production of outline and final presentation documents
• Participated in design team meetings and clients meetings
• Produced 3D visualisations for presentation to Donegal County Council

Sligo Gaol Master plan
Feasibility study for the development of the Sligo Gaol site in Sligo town.
The proposal was for a mixed use development containing commercial and office premises.
Tasks
Team member
• Research and documentation of the site.
• Production of the feasibility study and produced 3D computer visuals for urban design presentation to the client and various funding bodies and Sligo County Council

Rosapenna holiday cottages
8 No holiday cottages at Rosapenna, Co Donegal
Site are next to the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Links.
Surprisingly the quota for Holiday home accommodation has not yet been saturated and the client who is a repeat client for the practice appointed MacGabhann architects for Stage 1 & 2 of the RIAI stages of work i.e. Stages A - D of the RIBA Plan of Work.
The estimated cost of the works is in the region of
€1.5 - €2,000,000 approx including the cost of the land bought a number of years previous.
Tasks
• Preparation of outline design proposals for client approval
• Prepared drawings for meeting with planners
• Revised scheme design as a result of meetings with planers and client
• Preparation and copying of drawings for planning submission
• Filed project drawings and correspondence

Project list for Leighton Johnston & associates
Period 03.11.03 – 03.06.04

St John’s Church (Church of Ireland), Hilltown, Co Down
Project-St John’s Church (C of I), Hilltown, Co Down.
Conversion of A listed vacant church into holiday accommodation for the Irish Landmark Trust
Contract - Appointment-Standard Form of Agreement (SFA/99) Value- £150,000.00
Tasks
• Carried out detailed building and site survey
• Outline sketch design and 3D visualizations for presentation to client

Housing development, Tullamore, Co Offaly
Clara Road, Tullamore, Co Offaly, Ireland
320 No Housing Development, Shop and crèche, roads, infrastructure and landscaping
Contract-Design and Build
Appointment-Letter of appointment (Retained as architect by repeat client)
Value-€ 24,000,000.00
Tasks
• Working within design team to prepare scheme design for presentation to client
• Preparing presentation material to be used for preplanning meeting with client’s planning consultant and senior planning officer
• Preparation of site sections and site layout
• Design of several of the house types to be used in the project
• Design of scheme design following comment from preplanning meeting.

Kane house
Dwelling house for Mr and Mrs Kane, Bunaterrin, Birr Road, Tullamore, Co Offaly, Ireland
5,000 sq ft dwelling house, detached garage, stables and paddock approx Value € 500,000.00
Appointment-Letter of appointment (retained as architect by repeat client)
Tasks
• Meeting with client and project architect to develop brief
• Preparation of scheme design
• Attendance at meeting to discuss scheme design
• Preparation of planning application proposals
• Attendance at preplanning meeting with senior planning officer

McCabe House
Dwelling for Mr and Mrs McCabe at Glengormley, Belfast
2,800 sq ft house, integral garage and external landscaping
Standard form of agreement (SFA/99) Value-£ 200,000.00
Tasks
• Site analysis and survey
• Preparation of preliminary scheme design
• Site meeting with client
• Preparing, presentation booklet describing concept, analysis and materiality
• preparing planning application

Whitestown, Greenore
Holiday cottages, Whitestown, Greenore, Co Louth at Whitestown, Greenore, Co Louth, Ireland
10 number holiday cottages of various sizes by Design and Build contract
Letter of appointment (Retained as architect by repeat client)
Value-€ 800,000.00
Tasks
• Working within design team to prepare sketch scheme for approval of client
• Preparation of presentation brochure and 3D sketch/Artists impression

Mr. & Mrs. Forbes conservatory extension
Conservatory extension for Mr. and Mrs. Forbes at Drumnacanvy Road, Portadown
Single storey conservatory extension and exterior landscaping by Minor Works contract
Letter of appointment and condition of appointment (SW/99)
Approx budget £ 25,000.00
Tasks
• Brief development
• Outline sketch design
• preparing working drawing package
• Preparation of contract documents

Castle Buildings, Tullamore, Co Offaly
Castle Buildings, Tullamore, Co Offaly, Ireland
Speculative office development and associated underground car parking, site works and crèche facilities by Design and Build contract.
Letter of appointment (Retained as architect by repeat client)
Value-€ 9,000,000.00
Tasks
• Preparation of 3D visualisations of interior and exterior views for approval of client
• Preparation of brochure with guidance from project architect
• Working within design team to develop working drawing package for the project
• Attendance at site progress meeting

St Peters Church of Ireland, Drogheda
Church of Ireland proposed Church Hall opposite St Peters Parish Church in Drogheda.
Approx budget £500,000
Tasks
• Preparation & submission of planning application for the demolition of existing school house
• Preparation & submission of planning application for development of the new Church Hall

Project list for Bradley McClure Architects
Period 02.06.2003 – 31.10.2003

Extension to dwelling at 11 Cairnshill gardens Mr. & Mrs. Douglas
An extension to the rear of the property providing sunroom, dining, kitchen facilities and utility room.
Budget approximately £25,000
Tasks
• Outline sketch design
• Preparation of planning application

Housing development for Mr. Donal O'Kane
Client sought outline planning permission for a group of five townhouses.
Tasks
• Preparation of outline planning application and drawings

Proposed renovation & extension for Mr. & Mrs. Mervyn Shannon
Proposed renovation & extension of existing farmhouse and barn into family dwelling house
Budget approx £250,000
Tasks
• Survey of existing farmhouse, adjacent barn and surrounding site
• Revision of drawings of agreed principle planning proposal
• Revisions to drawings based on additional survey information

Proposed renovation and extension for Mr. Aaron Blackbourne
An extension and renovation to an existing dwelling
Client is contractor as well as owner.
Budget approximately £75,000
Tasks
• Amendments to design drawings as advised by client and project leader
• Amendments to working drawings

Renovation and extension Mr Mallie
Proposed renovation and extension to dwelling to provide a new kitchen and a space to display the client’s art collection
Tasks
• The total floor area is 31.3 m sq, budget for the project is £30,000 approximately
• Preparation of survey drawings for the approval of the client
• Preparation of drawings for outline planning permission

Proposed Renovation & extension for Motis shipping company
Proposed renovation and extension of a grade A listed building requiring interior restoration and the addition of a more contemporary extension linked to the rear facade.
Tasks
• Building survey
• Brief preparation and initial sketch design

Proposed renovation & extension for Mr Aaron Blackbourne
An extension and renovation to an existing dwelling
Client is contractor as well as owner. The budget is approximately £75,000
Tasks
• Preparation of drawings of existing property
• Amendments to design drawings as advised by the client and project leader
• Preparation and amendments of building control application for approval of project leader

Proposed dwellings at 55b & 55c for Mr Robert Eadie
Design of 2 houses, the clients own house and the other to be put on the market.
Total budget of £200,000
Tasks
• Preparation of initial concept design sketches for the approval of client, and subsequent amendments to design as advised by client
• Preparation of design drawings for approval of client

Proposed extension & renovation for Mr. & Mrs. Banns
The project consisted of the extension and renovation of an existing farm cottage to provide additional sleeping, living, kitchen and study.
The budget is £60,000
Tasks
• Amendments to design drawings
• Preparation of design elevation
• Preparation of working drawings

Extension & renovation Greenhill YMCA, Newcastle, Co Down
Extension and renovation to the rear of an existing community centre building to provide additional kitchen and storage space. A grant-funded project, the budget is £90,000 approx
Tasks
• Survey and preparation of drawings for outline planning permission subsequently agreed by the planning department.

Myrtlefield apartments at 119 Lisburn Rd Belfast
Design of new 12, 2 level apartments
Tasks
• Preparation of schedule of accommodation for estate agent on approval from the client
• Amendments to working drawings as advised by client for approval of project leader and contractor
• Amendments to drawings as advised by the client for approval of project leader for attention of estate agents

Dwelling for Mr. Alistair Johnston
An Eco - friendly timber framed single storey dwelling.
Self-build project. Budget £60,000 approx
Tasks
• Preparation of working drawings
• Research on timber construction and cladding
• Preparation of working sketch details for approval of project leader

Dwelling for Mr. & Mrs. David Ross
New dwelling for clients and family. Budget is £175,000 approx
Tasks
• Preparation of design drawings for the approval of client and office mentor
• preparation of working drawings for the approval of office mentor
• Site visit with Mr David Bradley to meet with client and contractor to discuss the progress to date
• Preparation of information needed for cost estimation by under floor heating company
• Calculation of SAP data using Superheat 4 software for the approval of building control
• Preparation of montage images for the approval of the planning department regarding the position and height of a proposed wind turbine
• Amendments to building control drawings

Proposed apartment development at Malone Belfast
8 new apartments designed for the Malone area of Belfast.
Budget £850,000
JCT intermediate form of contract
Tasks
• Minor amendments to working drawings
• Calculation of SAP data using Superheat 4 software for approval of building control
• Site visits
• Preparation of transfer maps

Mr. & Mrs. Roger Clements extension & renovation
Proposed extension and renovation providing additional living space and recreational space to an existing bungalow. The extension was over the site boundary into a greenbelt area.
Tasks
• Consultation with the planning department

Proposed dwelling for Mr & Mrs McPartland
An Eco-friendly, environmentally sensitive design, an extensive brief compiled by the client described a dwelling that was organic in nature. The budget is £250,000
Tasks
• Preparation of concept sketches and concept cad model for approval of client
• Preparation of initial design drawings for meeting with client.
• Preparation of design drawings on cad
for approval of client

Proposed housing for Knockbreda
The design of two detached houses
Budget £80,000 per house approx

• Amendments to drawings due to change of client brief. This included amendments to scheme design.
• The addition of specification notes and guidelines to drawings in preparation for building control
• Calculation of SAP data using Superheat 4 software for the approval of building control
• Correspondence with quantity surveyor on Research of velux window products
and specification sizes
• Subsequent amendments made to design drawings due to change of window sizes

Factory for Mr J Kennedy
Tasks
• Preparation of drawings for client approval
• Amendments of scheme as a result of discussions with client and project leader.
• Filing of project drawings and correspondence with client