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We are a multi-award winning practice of architects and designers of over 20 years in practice. Dublin Design Studio is a multi-disciplinary design studio.

Established by architects David Craig and Niall Henry, who have been collaborating on projects since 1999, Dublin Design Studio was formed out of a desire to focus on design excellence whether it be the realisation of contemporary architecture or the intricacies of product design and user experience design. The services provided by our experienced team of architects and designers cover the entire construction process from an initial pre-design phase, through the planning process, to tender negotiations, contract administration and construction. Each project is approached as a collaborative effort, between designer and client and an intimate understanding of their brief and context.

27/10/2026

The master bedroom of a recent house refurbishment in Portobello, Dublin. http://bit.ly/2HNFLll.

This project involved the refurbishment and extension of an infill red-brick house, a split-level workers' cottage situated between a row of period dwellings. It has one tall reception room to the front, and the remaining accommodation is split over two levels to the rear. The house was in very poor condition and in need of complete refurbishment. The brief was to refurbish the house and build a new light-filled contemporary extension to the rear.
The single-storey volume extends the full width of the site and encloses a small landscaped courtyard at the rear. A combination of full-height retractable glazing and flush roof lights ensures that the extension and existing house are flooded with light throughout the day..

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25/10/2026

Details for a design for public spaces in Smithfield. http://bit.ly/38WQQwm.

23/10/2026

A fine Irish summer’s day at a remodelled home in the Dublin Mountains. https://bit.ly/3TkzV09.

This project involves the complete remodelling and extension of an existing two-storey-over-basement dwelling, initially constructed in the 1970s, spanning approximately 450 sqm across three floors.
The brief for this project is to adapt the existing house's design to meet the specific requirements of our clients, who have a young, growing family. The goal is to upgrade the building fabric to achieve modern performance standards and create an ‘A’ rated sustainable dwelling. The extension and remodelling aim to create a more harmonious and visually appealing house that enhances the site's character and positively impacts the area's visual amenities.
The design approach focuses on adapting and reusing as much of the existing house as possible within its current footprint while keeping the proposed new extension relatively small and ancillary to the existing dwelling. To improve accessibility, the main entrance will be relocated to the basement floor, replacing the existing garage. A new glazed three-storey entrance hall, containing the stairs and lift, will run from the basement floor to the second-floor bedrooms, with the house’s circulation organised around this impressive entrance hall.
Additionally, a new ground-level screen wall is proposed to serve as an entrance marker and to ensure privacy for the patio area and the southwest-facing part of the garden. This thoughtful design aims to blend modern functionality with aesthetic appeal, creating a comfortable and sustainable living environment for the family..

21/10/2026

An early concept sketch for a speculative mews development in Dublin. http://bit.ly/38WQQwm.

19/10/2026

The raised ceiling of the Galtee Lodge ECO house, Howth. http://bit.ly/32mDsiC.

This substantial house maximises the site's fantastic views over Howth Harbour and Ireland's Eye. It's designed with two ground floors that connect to adjoining gardens, and it takes advantage of the sloping site by presenting two storeys to the front and one to the rear.
The main living spaces on the upper level open to a private back garden and a generous terrace with stunning views. The open-plan kitchen-living-dining room is bright with panoramic views. The family room shares a log-burning stove and gains access to the large terrace.
The main bedroom suite is also on the upper level with its private terrace. The staggered arrangement of family bedrooms integrates the house into the site and streetscape, each enjoying the views. The entrance hall features a bespoke curved glass-and-steel staircase and natural materials such as walnut and oak, creating warmth and luxury.
The house is highly energy-efficient with high insulation levels, airtightness, and solar water heating, ensuring a comfortable and cost-effective living environment.
The Irish Independent property section recently ran a substantial feature about this particular house..

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17/10/2026

The kitchen at the refurbishment of a terraced cottage in Ranelagh. http://bit.ly/2Vlg9nZ.

The project involved the extension and refurbishment of a 130-year-old, 2-storey terraced house into a spacious home for an extended family. The extension is part 3-storey and part single-storey. Use of rooflights to get light deep into the plan. Careful restoration of original features with restrained modern design interventions. The kitchen and dining become the heart of the home, with a focus on usability and storage to support busy family life. The addition of a sun-filled playroom and the relocation of the staircase enable a flexible, efficient internal layout. On the first floor, space is allocated for a family bathroom, an ensuite, and a dressing room..

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15/10/2026

Clean lines make the difference at the transformation of Sandymount House. http://bit.ly/39ZqFVZ.

The work to Sandymount House comprises the extension and refurbishment of this prominent dwelling on the coast of Blackrock, County Louth. The existing house, situated approximately 20m from the beach, offered views of the Cooley Mountains and the Mourne Mountains beyond. This unique location provided opportunities to create a striking piece of modern architecture.
This substantial project involved the sensitive restoration and refurbishment of the existing structure, returning many of the original features and enhancing them with contemporary elements that complemented the original fabric. The existing building fabric has been upgraded using best practices to create a living environment that fends off the weather in this particularly exposed location.
The extension to the South contains the main family living spaces over three levels and runs parallel, yet separated from the original building. This separation slot has been utilised to expose the original South façade of the existing building and provide vertical circulation through a void that connects the main family spaces.
Broad horizontal floor plates architecturally dominate the extension, and extensive glazing utilises materials similar to those of the existing building, complementing and enhancing the original dwelling. Although minimal in aesthetic, the design and construction team faced challenges in achieving this striking architecture on an exposed site, situated on a bed of sand, as the house’s name suggests.
A further lower extension to the North and West provides vehicle parking and support spaces, deliberately kept below ground level, to allow the restored building, stripped of unflattering later additions, to be seen again.
The design of the interiors was developed in conjunction with Roisin Lafferty and her team and features sumptuous and meticulously detailled materials and finishes.
Barbara Corsico took these beautiful photos of the project..

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13/10/2026

Old meets new at the restoration of Sandymount House. http://bit.ly/39ZqFVZ.

The work to Sandymount House comprises the extension and refurbishment of this prominent dwelling on the coast of Blackrock, County Louth. The existing house, situated approximately 20m from the beach, offered views of the Cooley Mountains and the Mourne Mountains beyond. This unique location provided opportunities to create a striking piece of modern architecture.
This substantial project involved the sensitive restoration and refurbishment of the existing structure, returning many of the original features and enhancing them with contemporary elements that complemented the original fabric. The existing building fabric has been upgraded using best practices to create a living environment that fends off the weather in this particularly exposed location.
The extension to the South contains the main family living spaces over three levels and runs parallel, yet separated from the original building. This separation slot has been utilised to expose the original South façade of the existing building and provide vertical circulation through a void that connects the main family spaces.
Broad horizontal floor plates architecturally dominate the extension, and extensive glazing utilises materials similar to those of the existing building, complementing and enhancing the original dwelling. Although minimal in aesthetic, the design and construction team faced challenges in achieving this striking architecture on an exposed site, situated on a bed of sand, as the house’s name suggests.
A further lower extension to the North and West provides vehicle parking and support spaces, deliberately kept below ground level, to allow the restored building, stripped of unflattering later additions, to be seen again.
The design of the interiors was developed in conjunction with Roisin Lafferty and her team and features sumptuous and meticulously detailled materials and finishes.
Barbara Corsico took these beautiful photos of the project..

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11/10/2026

A unique challenge and our interior designer's relentless pursuit of perfection - the staircase at the transformation of Sandymount House. http://bit.ly/39ZqFVZ.

The work to Sandymount House comprises the extension and refurbishment of this prominent dwelling on the coast of Blackrock, County Louth. The existing house, situated approximately 20m from the beach, offered views of the Cooley Mountains and the Mourne Mountains beyond. This unique location provided opportunities to create a striking piece of modern architecture.
This substantial project involved the sensitive restoration and refurbishment of the existing structure, returning many of the original features and enhancing them with contemporary elements that complemented the original fabric. The existing building fabric has been upgraded using best practices to create a living environment that fends off the weather in this particularly exposed location.
The extension to the South contains the main family living spaces over three levels and runs parallel, yet separated from the original building. This separation slot has been utilised to expose the original South façade of the existing building and provide vertical circulation through a void that connects the main family spaces.
Broad horizontal floor plates architecturally dominate the extension, and extensive glazing utilises materials similar to those of the existing building, complementing and enhancing the original dwelling. Although minimal in aesthetic, the design and construction team faced challenges in achieving this striking architecture on an exposed site, situated on a bed of sand, as the house’s name suggests.
A further lower extension to the North and West provides vehicle parking and support spaces, deliberately kept below ground level, to allow the restored building, stripped of unflattering later additions, to be seen again.
The design of the interiors was developed in conjunction with Roisin Lafferty and her team and features sumptuous and meticulously detailled materials and finishes.
Barbara Corsico took these beautiful photos of the project..

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09/10/2026

The approach to a design for Ringsend Community Centre. http://bit.ly/32qErhR.

The ambition in the design of the Community Centre was to provide a dynamic public space both within the new building and in the vibrant space created by setting the building back from the building line on Thorncastle Street. This is an informal space for people to gather and is visually open to the building's activities The design was to incorporate creche facilities and associated open spaces, a multi-purpose hall, incubator units for start-ups, community offices and a cyber cafe..

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