Temple Road
A hand-crafted brick newbuild house on a historic road
This new-build home, located on one of Dublin 6’s most prestigious roads, replaces a 1960s house with a bespoke design that respects the area’s rich architectural character. Renowned for its fine double-fronted brick homes, the road provides the perfect backdrop for this carefully crafted project, which balances contemporary living with a nod to traditional design.
Gaining swift planning approval, the house’s handcrafted brickwork and elegant façade, featuring arched openings and steep gabled roofs with natural slates, pay homage to the road’s historic language. The design combines timeless craftsmanship with contemporary design. Brick detailing is a highlight, incorporating both ancient and cutting-edge techniques.
Inside, the home is tailored for modern family living. A dramatic top-lit central hall, with a striking staircase and gallery landing, leads to a lookout bay window. At first floor level, vaulted ceilings enhance the sense of space under the gabled roofs. The open-plan layout connects light-filled, interconnected spaces that flow to the south-facing garden via expansive glazing, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor relationship.
Sustainability is central to the project, achieving an A1 BER rating through advanced insulation and renewable energy systems, ensuring comfort and energy efficiency for years to come.
This project is a celebration of thoughtful design and craftsmanship, redefining modern family living while sitting harmoniously within one of Dublin’s most distinguished neighbourhoods.
Completion due end 2025
Evening Elegance
Subtle lighting accentuates the intricate brickwork, bringing warmth and texture to the home's exterior at dusk.
Garden Connection
A rear view revealing the seamless indoor-outdoor flow, with expansive glazing opening to the south-facing garden.
Atmospheric Glow
Nightfall transforms the home into a cozy sanctuary, with soft lighting highlighting the interplay of textures and forms
Brickwork Mastery
The innovative use of brick detailing, blending age-old techniques with contemporary craftsmanship, is a defining feature of this project.
Sectional Design
A digital sectional model offering insight into the spatial planning, with vaulted ceilings and the dramatic central hall on full display.
Entrance Drama
A closer look at the front entrance, where the staircase and gallery landing create a striking sense of arrival.
Crafted Interiors
Sectional model showcasing dramatic vaulted ceilings that follow the pitched roof profile, adding a sense of grandeur to the first-floor rooms. The intricate detailing of the bay window serves as a striking lookout over the hall door, highlighting both functionality and aesthetic refinement.
Lookout Window
Close-up view of the bay window, featuring its elegant curved form that harmonizes with the rounded brick piers. The design offers a glimpse through to the naturally illuminated gallery landing, enhanced by a striking overhead skylight.
Master arched window
Round-headed window to the master bedroom, framed by intricate brick arch detailing that adds depth and elegance to the façade.
Rear Elevation Brickwork Study
Detailed model showcasing the intricate brickwork patterns and curved forms of the rear garden elevation, emphasizing materiality and texture.
