allan . curran . architects
Private dwelling at Lough Eyes, Enniskillen
Our clients purchased a site on which we had achieved planning permission some years ago for a previous client which included a replacement dwelling and the conversion of an old mill and outbuildings into two apartments. The new client’s initial brief was to provide costing’s and designs for converting the mill and outbuildings into one dwelling. Unfortunately the costs associated with the conversion added to the problem of convincing Building Control that the existing foundations were adequate led to a new brief for a new build that was to be extremely energy efficient but to make the most of what was a lakeside site. The site was further blessed with a stream along one boundary and mature trees to the rear to act as a backdrop.
The resultant house used a narrow gable dimension and stepped floors to replace the existing outbuildings which had to be demolished to make way for the new house. The mill was retained to be refurbished and used as a garage, storage, and a music room. The glazing was concentrated on the southern elevations and was angled to pick up the good views of the lake.
The house was designed with Passive House certification in mind, a strategic fenestration arrangement, high level of insulation, triple glazing, heat pump with the stream as a collector and photovoltaic cells on the mill roof were combined with an air permeability expectation of less than 1.0 m3/(h.m2).
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We appointed John to design an extension and to renovate our existing home. The difference to our quality of life is astonishing, never mind the savings on the bills!
Ciara & James, Co. DonegalAllan Curran Architects designed and supervised all the work connected to the renovations of our 3 bathrooms in Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo. This was an extensive job involving completely redesigning and re-configuring the spaces. We live in the US and the work was done in our absence. We were given constant updates and kept very regularly abreast of the work. We couldn't recommend Allan Curran Architects more. They were a pleasure to deal with at every step. Extremely professional and attentive. The work did not go over budget. We are delighted with the finished work. The master bathroom is one of the nicest bathroom we have ever been in, it is like a bathroom in a boutique spa hotel. Excellent experience from first to last dealing.
Ann, Co. SligoWe are extremely pleased with the design and outcome of the construction. We received excellent guidance from Roci who was attentive in all our requirements. We would be happy to recommend Allan Curran Architects to anyone considering a building project.
David and Linda, Co. Fermanagh