A landmark adaptive reuse project overlooking James Fort, Charles Fort and Kinsale Harbour receives final planning approval following a successful appeal process. After an extensive planning process, including appeals to An Bord Pleanála (now An Coimisiún Pleanála), planning permission has been secured for Tazio, an ambitious transformation of an existing 1980s split-level bungalow in Castlepark, Kinsale. Located on an elevated site between Dock Beach and Castlepark, the project occupies one...

We are delighted to announce that Cork County Council has granted planning permission for the Ballinspittle Townhouse project, a comprehensive refurbishment, extension and energy upgrade of a traditional village-centre property in Ballinspittle, West Cork. The project involves the transformation of an ageing townhouse into a bright, contemporary home while retaining the scale and character that contribute to the streetscape of the village. The design carefully reimagines the existing...

What happens when a determined homeowner takes on the challenge of transforming an old, inefficient cottage into a modern, energy-efficient home? At Clare Cottage in Kinsale, the answer is remarkable. Originally carrying an F BER rating, this traditional stone cottage was cold, costly to heat and in need of extensive upgrading. Rather than demolish and rebuild, the owner chose a different path: a deep energy retrofit delivered largely through a self-build approach, with guidance from RUA...