Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, large window view of greenery, dining table with four chairs, flowers on the table, and brick and white tile walls.
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Modern kitchen with white cabinets, gray countertops, and large glass sliding doors opening to a backyard with trees and a lawn, with a woman walking in the background.
Modern house with large glass windows, brick exterior, and a brick porch with stairs, surrounded by trees and greenery.
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Close-up of a modern staircase with wooden steps, black vertical metal balusters, and black wooden paneling on the side.
Modern dining area with a wooden table, beige cushioned banquette, colorful pillows, a large window, and hanging pendant lights.
Interior of a room with a large window overlooking a garden, featuring brick and wood walls, a white paper lantern, and a potted plant on a stand.
Modern kitchen with a white countertop, wooden cabinets, three wooden chairs, glassware and bottles on shelves, and a stovetop.
Interior living room with a brick wall, wood cabinetry, framed artwork, potted plants, a gray sofa with pillows, and large windows.
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Modern kitchen with white countertops, dark wooden cabinets, and a white vase with a single flower on the counter. Skylights let in natural light, and there are plants and decorative items on the shelves.
A two-story brick house with a skylight on the roof, surrounded by green trees and a well-maintained lawn under a clear blue sky.
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A modern dining room with a wooden oval table surrounded by eight beige upholstered chairs. Large glass windows provide a view of a lush backyard with trees, shrubs, and a stone wall, allowing natural light to fill the space.
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Modern living room with large glass sliding doors, beige walls, light flooring, and minimalist furniture, including sofas and a dining table.
Modern two-story house with a white exterior, black balcony railing, brick accents, and a glass-enclosed patio with outdoor furniture, surrounded by trees and a green lawn
Living room with a white brick fireplace, wood logs, a wood stove, a gray sofa with decorative pillows, a small black round side table with plant, and a black coffee table with a bowl. Sunlight streams in, illuminating the space.
A porch area with brick walls, black door, and greenery in front.
Interior view of a staircase with wooden steps, brick walls, a door on the right, and a small opening with plants visible at the top of the stairs.
Interior view of a modern living space with exposed brick walls, a marble kitchen island with a vase of white flowers and lemons, and a living room with framed artwork and books.

Culligan Architects are an Award Winning Architectural Practice based in Dublin, Ireland, involved with the design of residential buildings, commercial buildings, projects involving conservation works and one off private houses.

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Some of Our Work

Modern two-story house with a brick and white exterior, large windows, and a spacious patio with outdoor seating, surrounded by a green lawn and trees.

bushy park gardens

Rathgar | Dublin

Dating to the 1920s, this Rathgar, Dublin 6 house was extended and remodeled for a family with free-flowing spaces. The architects linked existing and new areas seamlessly. The extension matches the original rooms in scale, blurring indoor and outdoor boundaries to include garden views. A black timber canopy shelters a patio, enabling covered outdoor living and smooth indoor-outdoor flow. The new brick terrace echoes the house’s materials, serving as a base for the extension and connecting inside to garden.


Architecture | Residential |

A modern brick house with large windows surrounded by lush green plants and purple flowers in the foreground, with a clear blue sky in the background.

a house coach house & garden

Blackrock | Dublin

RIAI 2020 Irish Architecture Award winner for Best House; shortlisted for the 2023 Architectural Review House of the Year and The Archdaily Building of the Year Awards. The house maximizes orientation, with windows and glazed doors positioned to reflect changing light and seasons. Light in the rear living room casts dramatic shadows on internal brick walls through vertical timber fins.

Architecture | Residential |

A modern multi-story brick apartment building with balconies, surrounded by a landscaped garden with flowers and a pathway, with people standing on the balconies and walking near the building.

killiney Apartment Scheme

Killiney | Dublin

This proposal involves the development of an apartment scheme containing 10 apartments located in the picturesque area of Killiney, County Dublin. The design features a centrally positioned structure, elegantly constructed with red brick, which harmonizes with the surrounding environment. At the forefront of the building, a spacious, south-facing communal garden is designed to serve as a vibrant social hub for residents, promoting community interaction and outdoor enjoyment. The apartments themselves are thoughtfully designed to offer generous living spaces, characterized by ample square footage and high ceilings, ensuring a comfortable and airy atmosphere for all occupants.

Architecture | Residential Development |

View through a large glass window into a modern, minimalist interior with a wooden chair, a potted plant on a small wooden table, and a landscape painting on the white wall.

greenogue Dalkey

Dalkey | Dublin

Culligan Architects designed a rear extension with a covered outdoor space, creating a calm, family-friendly outdoor room. Clean lines, natural materials, and a minimal palette enhance tranquility. Two large roof lights with white timber joists diffuse soft overhead light. A steel and timber canopy provides seating and dining outdoors. From the entrance, the extension frames a view of the garden, blurring the line between inside and outside and bringing nature into the space.

Architecture | Residential |

Interior hallway featuring a black wooden wall, a tall narrow mirror, a wooden console table with decorative vases and bowls, and a large metallic vase with pampas grass, all adjacent to a curved staircase with black railing.

carlisle mews

Bray | Wicklow

The project focused on transforming two coach houses located on a mews lane in Bray, Co. Wicklow, along with adding a charred timber-clad extension at the rear. Originally constructed in the mid-1800s as stables for the main residences on Duncairn Lane, the coach houses were repurposed in the 1940s for industrial workshops. After acquiring the site in late 2020, the clients aimed to convert the structures into a family home. The architects prioritized preserving the historic character of the original buildings while ensuring a comfortable and spacious living environment. Through comprehensive retrofitting and enhancements to the existing fabric, combined with the new extension, the project successfully achieved a BER rating of A2.

Architecture | Residential |

A two-story brick house with a sloped roof and a skylight, surrounded by lush green trees and a manicured lawn under a clear blue sky.

riverfield house delgany

Delgany | Wicklow

This project entailed the construction of a new house nestled within the garden of an existing residence just outside Delgany, County Wicklow. The architects meticulously considered the house's placement and orientation to optimize views and natural light while preserving the mature trees on the site, thereby integrating the new structure into the existing landscape. Although the site is expansive, the presence of a stream limited the house's location to the upper western side of the plot, resulting in two distinct garden areas. The design of the house harmonizes with the mature garden, reflecting its surroundings. Externally, the choice of buff brick for the walls complements the local flora, while the interior features white walls and natural flooring that foster a bright and serene atmosphere. The overall form and arrangement of the house align with the characteristics typical of the rural setting.

Architecture | Residential |

A wooden dining table with a book titled 'Carl Hansen & Søn', and two white ceramic cups, one of which is a mug with a handle, on top of the table. In the background, a wooden chair with a curved backrest and part of a white brick wall are visible.

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