Residential Design Specialists

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Individually Tailored Homes

We are an award-winning architectural micro-practice specialising in residential projects, including newbuild, reconstruction and significant refurb / extension / transformation of existing. We are currently involved in a small number of projects with construction values ranging from €350,000 up to €1.5m.

The majority of our projects will end up as highly efficient A-rated homes for life.

We have a track record in delivering highly bespoke projects which run smoothly through design, planning and construction stages, many of which have received awards and been widely published.

We use highly detailed 3D Digital models to plan, visualise and clearly communicate from early in the design process to ensure a successful outcome.

News

Detached New build completed

We’re delighted to have completed a bespoke detached new build house in South Dublin. This replacement dwelling has a high A2 BER (Building Energy Rating) making it practical as well as beautiful.

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The house is organised around a scultpural staircase leading from the entrance to the main living spaces. White painted plaster balustrades continue the curves of the vaulted ceiling overhead.

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Work under way

Design work under way to transform the living accomodation in a large Protected Structure in Rathgar.

The kitchen, dining and living accomdoation will be sensitively reorganised for easier family living, and to create a bright and cheerful interior opening onto a beautiful garden.

Malahide transformation completed

Our clients have moved in and are enjoying their reconfigured and extended home in Malahide. Located in an Architectural Conservation Area, careful and considerate design choices were required to create this modern family home.

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Kitchen, dining and living rooms have a variety of different ceiling heights, and open onto a suntrap courtyard overlooking a leafy garden.
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Four years later

We love being invited back to see our projects after clients have moved in. Four years later and the clients are still as delighted as ever. It is great to see how clients have added so much of their personality this extension and refurbishment project completed in 2019.

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Brick facade reaches roof level

Reconstruction of a house in Glenagaeary is well underway. The new brick facade has reached roof level and a new asymmetric roof profile is taking shape. Glazing to this sunny, Southern elevation is deeply recessed to provide shading. See more of the project here...

Blackrock transformation completed

A reconfiguration project is completed in Blackrock. The detached bungalow is reimagined and refurbished into a modern, energy efficient family home. External insulation with dark timber cladding and new modern glazed screens transform this 1970s house. See more of the project here...

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The entrance facade has been rebuilt as a series of French doors opening onto a new sunny terrace. The roof over the main living has been opened up so that the ceiling follows the roof slops to create a dramatic taller living space.
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Five years later

We returned to this house rebuild in Clonskeagh to take some new photos of the project in the beautiful garden setting . Completed in 2018, the original detached house was rebuilt to create a timeless home with large open plan living spaces. See more of the project here...

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A long south-facing strip rooflight draws sunshine into the living room throughout the day.
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Contemporary newbuild home nearing completion

The external shell of a new A2-rated house in Mount Merrion is nearing completion. A triple-gabled, South-facing brick elevation overlooks a terraced back garden. Internal fitout well underway with smooth, curved vaulted ceilings throughout the house internally.Read more...

Planning granted for period home extension

Detailed design now underway for a large contemporary extension to a fine Victorian house in Sandymount. See more...

Renovation and extension in Blackrock nearing completion

Scaffolding is down on this house reconstuction, revealing sculptural white plastered finishes and brickwork piers. A deep canopy roof on the South-facing, garden elevation shades the interior. Planting going in shortly. See more...

Moving in day in Malahide house transformation

Finishing touches being added to our reconstruction and extension of a three-storey house in a Conservation area in Malahide. See the project...

Glenageary wraparound extension

Construction beginning on renovation and extension of an old house in Glenageary. Read more...

Malahide staircase

A three-storey house is reorganised around a new staircase in a completely new position. Moving it to a South-facing gable wall allowed for the insertion of a very tall window running from top to bottom which allows sunlight to stream into all the circulation spaces of the house. Read more...

Brickwork underway in Ranelagh extension

Demolition and the new structural shell of our project on a Tudor-style house completed.With the construction of new brick piers and screens, the outlines of the interior spaces take shape ahead of installation of floor-to-ceiling glazing. Read more about the project...

South Dublin newbuild / rebuild

Sketch design proposals under way for a new transformation of an old bungalow in a Woodland setting. See more of the project...

Mount Merrion extension and renovation

Planning permission granted for a large extension to three sides of a 1960s semi-d. Detailed design currently underway.

Ranelagh courtyard extension

Planning permission granted for works to a 1930s Tudor-style house and to renovate and transform it into a fully accessible home with a new passenger lift. Extensions at ground floor level are organised around two courtyards to make the most of a Northern rear orientation.

Completed Works

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Newbuild house

Mount Merrion

A new two-storey house on a steeply sloping site replaces a dilapidated single-storey bungalow. Internally, eight gables shape eight vaulted ceilings to dramatic spaces underneath.

Calculated BER: A2
40.01 kWh/m²/yr
8.73 kgC0₂/m²/yr

A large two-storey split level house on a steeply sloping site overlooking the city replaces a dilapidated bungalow. This new energy efficient house will use one third of the energy of the old one while providing for modern living.

Completed Summer 2023

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Double extension to 1930s house

Blackrock

“Red Wonder....

The best-loved spaces are rarely just austere, minimalist and perfectionist creations. They are busy, improvised and personal. This is clearly accommodated in David Flynn Architects' design”

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.

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House rebuild and transformation

Clonskeagh

“The team delivered in designing the home of our dreams.”

Client comments

A simple modernist material palette transforms a detached 1960s house into a timeless family home. By extending out to the side and rear, large open spaces are formed overlooking the mature rear garden.

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Transformation and Extension

Malahide

Reconstruction of a large three-storey house in a conservation area

Calculated BER: A3
56.04 kWh/m²/yr
10.9 kgC0₂/m²/yr

This mid-20th century dwelling forms half of a pair of distinct houses in Malahide. This house exhibits a number of fine features which contribute to the special character of the street, but internally the layout is an array of small rooms with winding corridors.

These details are to be retained and the quality and style of the street preserved while the interior rooms are reconfigured into large, bright spaces.
This new layout combines the flow and openness of open- plan with private break-out spaces, ideal for a growing family. Relocating the staircase, allows the new covered porch and hall door to be centred on the impressive front gable elevation, instead of hidden off to the side.
This provides long views through the entrance hall and living space directly out to the mature garden. At the rear, the existing flat roofed extension to the rear is to be rebuilt with a higher ceiling.
Floor-to-ceiling glazed sliders flood the living spaces with evening light, while a high level window and large rooflight capture the first morning rays ensuring the interior is bright throughout the day.

Completed Spring 2023

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Pavilion extension to Victorian house

Sandymount

“Real architectural intelligence at work”

AAI Awards commentary

“It's an emblem of the new century, but with a delicacy that respects the old house.”

A contemporary extension is added onto a fine Victorian house in Sandymount, Dublin.
The new room aims to emulate the scale and grandeur of the original drawing room to the front of the house for everyday use.

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Dormer bungalow rebuild

Terenure

“Behind the unassuming facade of this semi-detached bungalow in Terenure lies a light-filled oasis ideal for modern family life.”

“Sensitive, simple, understated design.”

Jury Commentary

A modern home is rebuilt behind the front gable of an existing dormer bungalow. To the rear, the North-facing elevation is enlivened with a dramatic glazed screen which sweeps out to catch afternoon sun.

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Refurbished and reconfigured 1970s bungalow

Blackrock

A 1960s semi-d in Sandymount is refurbished and extended with a new two-storey addition to the rear. At ground floor level, an offset in the plan allows Southlight to reach the back of the house.

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Brick Extension to 1960s House

Sandymount

“Full of light and warm details. A series of roof lights, interspersed with sculpted plaster curves, also allows light and shadows to move through the space during the day, creating beautiful effects.'

“Thoughtful and clever use of natural light.”

Awards jury commentary

A 1960s semi-d in Sandymount is refurbished and extended with a new two-storey addition to the rear. At ground floor level, an offset in the plan allows Southlight to reach the back of the house.

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Large kitchen extension

Blackrock

“...work brimming with intelligence, ingenuity, judgement and taste.”

AAI Awards

“Stylish functionality”

“David was a pleasure to work with...we were absolutely delighted with how things turned out”

Client comments

A typical north-facing 1960’s semi-D is refurbished and extended. With a North-facing rear orientation, carefully positioned light wells were introduced to draw sunshine into the new family spaces.

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Portico extension

Blackrock

“Inside the extension, the white brick creates a bright space of timeless modernist character.”

“David brought us a very unique design which we absolutely love.”

Client comments

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.

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Art Deco House renovation

Terenure

“The new layout flows in a beautifully simple way that appears effortless but takes a lot of work to get right.”

“With great attention to detail, both original and new features have been blended seamlessly. Beautifully refurbished, and would make a lovely family home”

An unusual Art-Deco era house from 1938 is refurbished and extended to provide a modern home. The front of the house was reconstructed with a new porch, entrance area and raised planter which are sympathetic to the period.

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1930s house rebuild

Harold's Cross

“The final result is stunning, as well as being a comfortable, bright and warm living space.”

Client comments

“Worthy for commendation for remaining true to the original house in its detailing.”

Jury Commentary

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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Bungalow rebuild

Shankill

New house in a Woodland setting

Lying in a slight hollow on a one acre site of mature woodland, the structural shell of an existing bungalow dating from the 1970s is planned to be incorporated into a new house.

Current Works

Rathgar

Making a protected structure more liveable

A beautiful Victorian redbrick contains many wonderful rooms in its upper levels but lacks the basic spaces for living in at garden level. The reorganised ground floor will be easier to live with, brighter, and will open up the house to a wonderful rear garden for the first time.

Sketch Design stage

Orwell

Transforming an unusual home

Built in 1904 the original design of this elegant home straddles Edwardian and Arts and Crafts Architecture. The new works will carry on the elegant spirit of the original to create everyday kitchen, dining and living spaces, as well as reorganised bedrooms, bathrooms and ensuites.

Sketch Design stage

Park Avenue

Creating everyday living spaces in a Victorian house

Built in the 1860s, this brick-fronted home features beautiful original reception rooms and an elegant stairwell but lacks the basics of a contemporary family home.

Under Construction

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Ardilea

Reconstruction of a dormer bungalow

Sitting on a large sunny site, the original bungalow will be extended to teh rear and into a very large attic space with a striking new double-gabled entrance elevation, and a new rear facade linking house and garden.

Sketch Design stage

Mount Merrion

Extending a house to fill a sunny double-width site

This unusual mid-century house is wide and shallow with a wide redundant garage to the side and a very sunny outlook to the rear. The reconstruction will incorporate much of the original fabric into a significantly enlarged house which is being pushed out to front, side and rear, as well as up into the attic.

Construction commencing shortly

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Silchester

Transformation of a mid-century house

An existing house will be significantly extended to the side and rear, with a new front entrance elevation and dramatic two-storey garden façade. South-facing, the garden elevation features deeply incised glazing to maximise sunlight without overheating.

Under Construction

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Ranelagh

Transformaing a 1930s Tudor-style house into a fully accessible home

The reorganised house is arranged around courtyards to the side and rear creating attractive living spaces that are modern but sympathetic to the original house, and drawing warm Southerly light into a North-facing rear.

Construction nearing completion

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Blackrock

A 1950s house is doubled and transformed into a modern family home

Extending to the side and rear, as well as up into the attic, the rebuilt house has a new entrance facade and takes design cues from the original brickwork which is reinstated and carried through to the garden elevation. With a sunny rear orientation to the rear, extensive glazing is deeply incised into the facade to provide shading.

Completion snagging under way

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Client Reviews

White bungalow with black timber cladding in beautiful garden

Proactive and easy to work with

“We are so happy with the final renovation and really appreciate the work David put into the project, from the initial design options, changes resulting from the numerous site meetings and his overall project management. If you are looking for a modern and contemporary design, then we recommend David and his team.”

Marie-Pauline & Stuart

Dining table with white brick feature wall and built-in cabinets

Beautiful & Practical

“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. We would have no hesitation in recommending David Flynn Architects”

Fiona & Paul

Clonskeagh house rebuild with new elevation overlooking a beautiful garden

Home of our Dreams

“David, Vanessa and team delivered on designing the home of our dreams. The design process was smooth, the timelines provided realistic and the team were readily accessible when we had questions or concerns. The time and energy they invested in the project is a credit to them and we would be pleased to recommend David and team for any future work ”

Julian & Leonie

House rebuild garden elevation with curved glazed screen at dusk

Airy and bright

“David was our architect for a rebuild of an old run down property. He took all our requests on board and came up with a fantastic design. It feels airy and bright even in winter and works really well as a family home. He pays a lot of attention to planning every detail and we could not be happier with the end result”

Justin & Muriel

White brick interior kitchen island view

Unique design which we absolutely love

“David brought us a very unique design which we absolutely love. It was an old south facing house and he created this huge open plan bright space for us. We are delighted with how the project turned out”

Alison & Simon

Curved plaster lightwell under sunny rooflight

Subtly reveals a modern design

“We are very happy with our dormer bungalow reimagined. Whilst fitting in with the other dormer bungalows, it subtly reveals a modern design. The rear extension with its south facing skylight and curved ceilings gets raving reviews from friends and family alike.”

Annette & Hendrik

Brick garden elevation with timber canopy roof and suntrap courtyard

A fine end product we are very happy with

“Very good experience with David Flynn. From the start he was engaged, communicated well, worked well with the builder while also keeping pressure on him which was important. We are very happy with how the design and overall build turned out. Good overall collaboration and communication with a fine end product we are very happy with.”

Eithne & Gerry

Toplit gallery wall with art and brick plinth

An absolute pleasure to work with

“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 are so delighted with the final design and are 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.”

Jeremy & Miranda

Dining area looking towards garden with brick wall, timber floor and large rooflights

An eye for detail

“We worked with David on an extension to the rear of our house, in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. David was a pleasure to work with throughout the project. He has a fantastic eye for detail, and we were absolutely delighted with how things turned out.”

Katie & Kevin

Toplit dining area with large table and brick piers

Stunning

“The final result is stunning, as well as being a comfortable, bright and warm living space. We were pleased with David's professionalism, good humour, attention to detail & ability to manage the project so well. He showed a real respect for the era the house was built in & introduced beautiful & unusual design features to fit with that.”

Daire & Orla

Circular rooflight with blue sky over single storey extension in North Dublin

Makes so much more sense as a house

“The new part has blended so beautifully and the design has worked out so well for us inside and out! A lot of people have commented that it looks like it was always part of the house - which is what we really wanted. It makes so much more sense as a house now.”

Emma

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