01 October 2010 We were curious, before we moved into our newly-built home in 2003, how our children – then aged – 3 and 4 – would occupy the space. Inevitably, they gravitated to the adults and to the kitchen/dining area for much of their play time.
1 September 2010 School’s back, days are shortening, shadows are longer, Summer is definitely over!
01 July 2010 This month I’d like to talk about the issue of photographs. How useful are the beautiful pictures we see in papers and magazines, how reflective are they of reality?
22 June 2010 One of the most rewarding type of consultations I undertake is where I help the client realise that the extension they require exists already – frequently in the form of an unused room. The Case Study below from June 2010 is an excellent example of this…a disused, unloved Dining Room is opened…
01 June 2010 One of the most frequently consulted pages on this website is Kitchen/Dining/Family….
It is the age of open plan, and they very idea of separate rooms for kitchen, living and dining seems quaint. But is our love affair with spacious living drawing to a close? June Edwards, Irish Independent, Friday May 28 2010 Seduced by glossy images of gorgeous people gathered around a large table, enjoying a casual brunch…
May 2010 This month, I’m delighted to be tackling the whole issue of drawing… You could say that drawing is the language of architects, the means by which ideas are explored and tested. In my work as House Consultant, drawings are indispensable when exploring the potential for alterations to interior layouts, for extensions and for…
“I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.” Le Corbusier, Architect Drawing…the language of architects, the means by which ideas are explored and things imagined are captured on paper. Where you are considering structural alterations to your space – for example, opening up between two rooms, removing walls, extending,…
Eva Byrne is one of many architects taking part in the Simon Open Door day, which provides advice for homeowners, while raising funds for the Simon Community. Gemma Tipton gets some ideas. Read more here…Times-17-04-2010.pdf
Construction of a family home in Dublin by Eva Byrne and Gerard Carty, February 2003 Photos by Philip Lauterbach, Spring 2005.
