Residential Design Specialists
We create new homes from scratch and new homes from existing buildings.
Our extensive experience in residential work includes gaining planning permission in diverse settings. Sometimes the most viable option to create a new home in Dublin is to demolish and rebuild much of an old one.
We specialise in transforming & enlarging early- to mid-twentieth century houses into family homes for life, while carefully balancing planning considerations, cost, sustainability & practicality. Many of these houses are executor sales which require full energy upgrades, so that often there is as much building work within the existing building shell.
Many people are drawn to the details of older properties - from Georgian townhouses to Art-Deco terraces.
Whether a protected structure or not, many of these possess attractive & often unique characteristics that our expertise can protect and enhance in creating something new and fresh.
“We really enjoyed working with David from the initial meetings to discuss our project and ideas right through to completion and the finished house. We were looking to extend and modernise a 1950s semi detached.
The initial drawings and ideas which David presented showed us some of the wonderful potential in the building and how we could make the most of all of its aspects including an amazing picture window at the back of the house to maximise light.
We are so delighted with the final design and having lived in the house for a few months now we are also enjoying the practicality of the layout and features for day to day family life!
David and his team are an absolute pleasure to work with.”
Client review on Houzz
“David designed a complete renovation of our 4 bed semi-detached home, including extending both the ground and first floors and also changing the layout at both levels.
The design is not only beautiful, but is also very practical and has created a fantastic bright and airy space which works very well for family life.
David made great use of the space and created lots of additional storage throughout the house. He was very good at coming up with solutions for any problems we posed. David is very personable and easy to deal with and worked well with our contractor, who was very complimentary of his drawings which were very detailed. He is also extremely professional and responded to phone calls & emails promptly. We would have no hesitation in recommending David.”
Client review on Houzz
“We had a great experience with David Flynn. His enthusiasm for his job is infectious and his ideas are really clever and interesting.
He guided us through each stage of the project from design to completion. We had lots of queries at each stage and David and his team were always there to help.
David's vision has created a wonderful light filled space for us to live in. We love the results and highly recommend David Flynn Architects.”
Client review on Houzz
“...work brimming with intelligence, ingenuity, judgement and taste.”
AAI Awards jury commentary
“Stylish functionality.”
Feature: 'Industrial Chic'
“David was a pleasure to work with throughout the project...we were absolutely delighted with how things turned out.”
Client review on Houzz
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“We hired David to refurbish and
extend a 1930's semi-D.
We were open to ideas and he was extremely creative in terms of thinking of ways to really maximise space and light, and came up with an internal layout we would never have thought of. He showed a real respect for the era the house was built in, and introduced beautiful and unusual design features to fit with that.
The final result is stunning, as well as being a comfortable, bright and warm living space.
As well as the quality of the design, we were also pleased with David's professionalism, good humour, attention to detail and ability to manage the project so well and deal with the contractors.”
Client review on Houzz
“Even on a winter’s morning, there is a crystal-clear definition of everything because of the light. It’s magical and genuinely lifts your spirits.
Come evening, the sun has moved around and we can open up the doors and sit there and read and listen to music. Light is hugely important.”
Client interview in the Sunday Times
“The proposals are a sensitive remodelling of a substantial, 19th century row house”
Dublin City Council Conservation Officer
“An exemplary documented proposal for a protected structure”
Dublin City Council Conservation Officer
A modern home is rebuilt behind the front gable of an existing dormer bungalow. A dramatic glass screen sweeps into the garden to catch afternoon sun.
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A simple modernist material palette transforms a detached 1960s house to a timeless family home. By extending out to the rear large open spaces are formed, overlooking the mature rear garden.
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A 1960s semi-detached house in Churchtown is to be extended, reconfigured and modernised using a natural, limited material palette to provide generous open plan spaces with an abundance of natural light for a growing family.
Planning granted, Completion due late 2020
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A detached 1980s house is reconfigured and extended to create bright family spaces. A striking zinc butterfly roof conceals a long clerestory window and a large rooflight, flooding the space with light throughout the day from morning to evening.
Completion due Spring 2020
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A mid-century house is completely refurbished and extended with a compact two-storey brick tower overlooking the rear garden. Well-located rooflights bring Southerly light to a North-facing rear.
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A pavilion extension connects a Victorian house to its generous garden. A zinc roof on slim steel columns and floor-to-ceiling glazing makes an elegant addition to the existing home.
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A modern extension contrasts and complements an Edwardian red brick in a conservation area, while creating bright, open spaces which spill into a private garden beyond.
Under Construction: Completion Summer 2020
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Warm red-brick gives character to the front of this Arts-and-Crafts style house and this became the design driver for a double height extension to side and rear.
Under Construction: Completion Jan 2020
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A typical north-facing 1960’s semi-D is refurbished and extended.Carefully positioned light wells draw southerly sunshine into the new family spaces.
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With a wedge-shaped corner site, this house was refurbished and re-orientated to create privacy and take advantage of a perfect Southerly location. A tall white-brick portico shades the interior, extending the living space into the garden.
A distinctive 1930’s house is reconfigured and stretched into a large rear garden. Open-plan, double height spaces wrap around a new South-facing patio courtyard.
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Red, bull-nosed bricks were an unusual feature we found in this 1930s Art Deco house and became a design cue in rebuilding the house with extra bedrooms, bathrooms, storage, and living space.
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We work closely with our clients, discussing ideas and concerns, exploring every possibility with drawings so the design can evolve to match their aspirations, lifestyle and budget.
We thoroughly discuss everything from light switches to floor finishes and prepare detailed drawings of all fixtures & fittings to minimise potentially expensive changes at construction stage.
By using the latest work practices such as Building Information modelling (BIM) software, we lead the project with certainty and efficiency while guaranteeing compliance with all relevant Irish & European building regulations.
We write comprehensive specifications and take care to design everything down to the smallest bespoke detail to exceed performance requirements and achieve high Building Energy Ratings.
We pride ourselves on the meticulous drawings we carefully produce. We ensure this high quality continues into the built product by reviewing all potential contractors prior to any work commencing.
We are actively involved in the construction stage. We have extensive experience liaising with contractors & consultants to assure the project stays on time, in budget and to the high quality our clients expect.
The blocks might be bigger now (and there's more paperwork) but we still love it.
Since being founded in a granite coach house near Ranelagh, Dublin in 2011, we have grown and expanded but continue to bring enthusiasm and care to each project we are involved in.
We are dedicated to delivering carefully designed unique homes. We pride ourselves in leading projects from concept to completion and everything in between, resulting in beautiful buildings and delighted clients.
The practice is registered with the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland and The Royal Institute of British Architects and holds an accreditation in Conservation (Grade III) and he RIAI Environmental CPD accreditation.
2019 Interior Architecture + Design Awards - Highly Commended
2018 RIAI Awards - Highly Commended
2017 "Best of Houzz 2017 - Design"
2016 RIAI Awards - Highly Commended
2016 RIAI Awards - Public Choice Award nominee
2016 AAI Awards - Special Mention
2014 DOCOMOMO Limerick City of Culture - Finalist
2013 EUROPAN Germany / Nuremberg - Shortlisted Finalist
2013 Tallinn Architecture Biennale Vision Competition- 3rd Prize
2013 DOCOMOMO Central Bank Competition - Finalist
2012 RIAI DCU Entrance Competition - Commended
2012 RIAI Awards - Commended
2012 Nominee for RIAI Public Choice Award
2011 RIBA Sustainable Housing Awards Shortlisted
2011 Winner- 'Designing from the Inside out' (Germany)
2011 RIAI Awards - Commended
2011 Nominee for RIAI Public Choice Award
2011 AAI Awards - Special Mention
2010 Joint Winner - Q5 Waltrovka Competition
(with Criona Nangle)
2006 RIBA Newport Market Square Competition -Shortlisted
David Flynn
B.Sc(Arch) B.Arch MRIAI RIBA
Vanessa Carron
M.Arch
Tamara Decroux
M.Arch
We are open to enquiries from anybody with an open mind and an interest in where they live.
Please click on the link above or call the office and we'll jot down some information about the project.
We will then come back to you to let you know about our availability to take on the project and arrange an initial consultation.
If we are concerned about the viability of your project, we may flag it at this stage also.
Having had a quick look at the project, the first consulation takes place in our office.
This is a chance to introduce ourseleves, familiarise ourselves with your property, talk through what you have in mind, budgets, timescales and how we work.
The first meeting will answer many of the most pressing queries that people are concerned about.
We can often print out a certain amount of information about the property before the meeting, but it's really useful to see photos of the house or site as it stands.
Once we've got a clear idea of what is involved we issue a detailed fee proposal setting out the fees.
This will include:
▸our conditions of engagement
▸fees structure and invoicing schedule
▸information about other consultants
▸other expenses likely to arise
▸general information in relation to Health & Safety and Building Control
All going well, this becomes the contract document that is signed before we start work. We normally aim to start work within 1 month of receiving the signed fee agreement and confirmation of this is included as part of the fee proposal.
David Flynn Architects Limited is a Registered Company in Ireland (No. 567835.) Registered Office: 1 Saint James' Terrace, Clonskeagh Road, Dublin D06 XK60. VAT Registration Number IE3414632CH. The practice is covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance. Registered Architectural Practice with the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (No. 13019.) International Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (No. 20004636.) The practice holds accreditations in Conservation (Grade III,) Health & Safety Project Supervisor (Design Stage) and Environmental CPD.
We create new homes from scratch and new homes from existing buildings. Our extensive experience in residential work including gaining planning permission in diverse settings. Sometimes the most viable option to create a new home in Dublin is to demolish and rebuild much of an old one.
We specialise in transforming & enlarging early- to mid-twentieth century houses into family homes for life, while carefully balancing planning considerations, cost, sustainability & practicality. Many of these houses are executor sales which require full energy upgrades, so that often there is as much building work within the existing building shell.
Many people are drawn to the details of older properties - from Georgian townhouses to Art-Deco terraces. Whether a protected structure or not, many of these possess attractive & often unique characteristics that our expertise can protect and enhance in creating something new and fresh.
“The proposals are a sensitive remodelling of a substantial, 19th century row house”
Dublin City Council Conservation Officer
“An exemplary documented proposal for a protected structure”
Dublin City Council Conservation Officer
“The new layout flows in a beautifully simple way that appears effortless but takes a lot of work to get right.”
“David's vision has created a wonderful light filled space for us to live in. We love the results and highly recommend David Flynn Architects.”
Client review on Houzz
“Even on a winter’s morning, there is a crystal-clear definition of everything because of the light. It’s magical and genuinely lifts your spirits.”
We work closely with our clients, discussing ideas and concerns, exploring every possibility with drawings so the design can evolve to match their aspirations, lifestyle and budget. We thoroughly discuss everything from light switches to floor finishes and prepare detailed drawings of all fixtures & fittings to minimise potentially expensive changes at construction stage.
By using the latest work practices such as Building Information modelling (BIM) software, we lead the project with certainty and efficiency while guaranteeing compliance with all relevant Irish & European building regulations. We write comprehensive specifications and take care to design everything down to the smallest bespoke detail to exceed performance requirements and achieve high Building Energy Ratings.
We pride ourselves on the meticulous drawings we carefully produce. We ensure this high quality continues into the built product by reviewing all potential contractors prior to any work commencing. We are actively involved in the construction stage. We have extensive experience liaising with contractors & consultants to assure the project stays on time, in budget and to the high quality our clients expect.
The blocks might be bigger now (and there's more paperwork) but we still love it.
Since being founded in a granite coach house near Ranelagh, Dublin in 2011, we have grown and expanded but continue to bring enthusiasm and care to each project we are involved in.
We are dedicated to delivering carefully designed unique homes. We pride ourselves in leading projects from concept to completion and everything in between, resulting in beautiful buildings and delighted clients.
David Flynn
B.Sc(Arch) B.Arch MRIAI RIBA
Vanessa Carron
M.Arch
Tamara Decroux
M.Arch
2019 Interior Architecture + Design Awards
Highly Commended - Sandymount
Highly Commended - Terenure
Commended - Harold's Cross
2018 RIAI Awards Highly Commended - Booterstown
2017 "Best of Houzz - Design"
2016 RIAI Awards - Highly Commended - Blackrock
Public Choice Award nominee
2016 AAI Awards Special Mention - Northlight
2014 DOCOMOMO Limerick City of Culture Competition Finalist
2013 EUROPAN Germany / Nuremberg Shortlisted Finalist
2013 Tallinn Architecture BiennaleVision Competition Third Prize
2013 DOCOMOMO Central Bank Competition Finalist
2012 RIAI Dublin City University Entrance Competition Commended
2012 RIAI AwardsCommended
Nominee for Public Choice Award
2012 RIBA Nationwide UK Sustainable Housing AwardsShortlist
2011 Winner- 'Designing from the Inside out'Bremen, Germany
2011 RIAI Awards Commended, Nominee for Public Choice Award
2011 AAI Awards
Special Mention
2010 Winner (Jointly) - Q5 Waltrovka Competition(with Criona Nangle)
2006 RIBA Newport Market Square CompetitionShortlisted finalist
David Flynn Architects Limited is a Registered Company in Ireland (No. 567835.)
Registered Office: 1 Saint James' Terrace, Clonskeagh Road, Dublin D06 XK60. VAT Registration Number IE3414632CH.
The practice is covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Registered Architectural Practice with the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (No. 13019.)
International Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (No. 20004636.)
The practice holds accreditations in Conservation (Grade III,) Health & Safety Project Supervisor (Design Stage) and Environmental CPD.
We are open to enquiries from anybody with an open mind and an interest in where they live.
Please click on the link below or call the office and we'll jot down some information about the project.
We will then come back to you to let you know about our availability to take on the project and arrange an initial consultation.
If we are concerned about the viability of your project, we may flag it at this stage also.
Having had a quick look at the project, the first consulation takes place in our office.
This is a chance to introduce ourseleves, familiarise ourselves with your property, talk through what you have in mind, budgets, timescales and how we work.
The first meeting will answer many of the most pressing queries that people are concerned about.
We can often print out a certain amount of information about the property before the meeting, but it's really useful to see photos of the house or site as it stands.
Once we've got a clear idea of what is involved we issue a detailed fee proposal setting out the fees.
This will include:
▸our conditions of engagement
▸fees structure and invoicing schedule
▸information about other consultants
▸other expenses likely to arise
▸general information in relation to Health & Safety and Building Control
All going well, this becomes the contract document that is signed before we start work. We normally aim to start work within 1 month of receiving the signed fee agreement and confirmation of this is included as part of the fee proposal.
