Blackrock Coast, County Louth

The site, which enjoys magnificent east-facing views over Dundalk Bay towards the Cooley Mountains, is accessed off the main Blackrock to Dundalk Road. The design of this dramatic house evolves from the site's duality: dramatic views to the east and a sheltered, sunny aspect to the west.

The project concept was to facilitate open-plan family living on the ground floor, with equal access to both views and the sun path, without compromising privacy. The bedrooms at the first-floor level are designed around the east-west axis of the house and arranged around the staircase with a feature roof light above.

The use of natural materials and the careful manipulation of the building's mass and volume ensure that the house integrates seamlessly into its mature residential context while remaining confident enough to project a contemporary architectural approach.

This project has been completed, and we are awaiting photography