RIAI PRACTICE
Celebrating 30 years in practice in 2023. From the outset, Magee Creedon Architects have delivered site-specific, client-centered, and imaginative design solutions. These include award-winning buildings at a range of scales for both the private and public sector.
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We pride ourselves on providing a personal service. We start by developing a holistic understanding of our client's brief, then skilfully use drawings and models to convey our ideas and adopt a problem-solving approach throughout the procurement process. Our work culminates in well-crafted, cost-effective, thoughtful and enduring buildings and spaces.
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We have particular experience in sensitive urban regeneration. One of our earliest schemes was selected as a Pilot Project promoting the 'Living Over the Shop' initiative in 1995. Our Coppinger Court multi-unit residential scheme won the first Best Sustainable Building Award from the Department of the Environment in 2004.
We are now more interested than ever in working with renewable materials and the principles of regenerative design and landscaping.
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Our work extends beyond the office and includes part-time lecturing at UCC Cork Centre for Architectural Education (CCAE), guest critic, partaking in architectural competitions, exhibitions, film making, and speaking at conferences on subjects such as housing and urban renewal. Our work has featured in multiple publications.
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The practice is a member of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and Grade 3 Conservation accredited. The services we provide include RIAI Schedule A services from inception to completion, master-planning, conservation, disability access and fire safety certificate applications, PSDP services, Design and Assigned Certifiers.
OUR ARCHITECTS
DIRECTOR
polly magee
Polly qualified from University College Dublin in 1992. With Patrick she founded Magee Creedon Architects in Dublin in 1993. The practice subsequently moved to Cork in 1994.
Polly has a passion for architecture and its role in improving the lives of people. She has a deep understanding of the processes needed to create great buildings. Polly is qualified in conservation architecture and believes in its significant role in contributing to a sustainable future. Her leadership and clear judgement has set a standard for the practice and its work over the last 30 years.
B. Arch., MRIAI
DIRECTOR
patrick creedon
Patrick qualified from Bolton Street + Trinity College Dublin in 1990.
Patrick has always had a passion for making and has a particular talent in the creation of atmosphere and place within and around his designs. This is achieved through an awareness of proportion and the use of natural and carefully chosen sustainable materials. With his team he has delivered many award winning projects.
Patrick has been a Design Studio Tutor in UCC / MTU Cork Centre for Architectural Education since 2008.
Dip. Arch., B. Sc. Arch., MRIAI
SENIOR ARCHITECT
adam d'arcy
Adam qualified from Dublin Institute of Technology (Bolton Street) and Trinity College Dublin in 1991. He worked in Berlin, Germany for five years and joined Magee Creedon Architects in 1998. He became a Member of Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland in 2001.
Adam is a part-time Design Studio Tutor in UCC / MTU Cork Centre for Architectural Education.
Dip. Arch, B.Sc.Arch, MRIAI