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HELENA McELMEEL ARCHITECTS | RIAI REGISTERED PRACTICE

Lee House, High Street, Headford, Co. Galway H91 V0P6

T | 091 539023

E | INFO@MCELMEEL.IE

2022 © Helena McElmeel Architects. All rights reserved.

Helena McElmeel Architects Ltd. trading as Helena McElmeel Architects. Registered Office: Claran, Headford, County Galway. CRO Number 520875. Directors; H. McElmeel & M.E. McElmeel.

Projects

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Radharc na Chaoláire
Lough Corrib 471
Blake’s & Linnane’s
Ennistymon Enhancement Strategy
Springlodge
Passive Townhouse
The Heart of Headford
Carraig Breac
The Schoolhouse
Furbo Passive Houses
Burren House Project
Cappa Enhancement Strategy
Triptych
Milltown Walkability Audit
Túr Uisce
Bothar Na Mias
An Tulach Bhreac
Kilrush Signage
Westport
Joyce’s Hardware
Waterview
Oranmore
Arrabawn Athenry

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    #LoughCorrib471 the speed of sound Thank you @__d #LoughCorrib471 the speed of sound Thank you @__drumadore__ for one of the many magic moments last night #loughcorrib471 funded by @artscouncilireland, supported by @galwaycountycouncil and Conroy Group Thanks Des and Ruth of Drumadore for the fab clip!
    Join us at 7pm tomorrow night at Kilbeg or Knockfe Join us at 7pm tomorrow night at Kilbeg or Knockferry piers to take part in the launch of our LoughCorrib471 installations, connecting and celebrating the community, heritage and young people of Lough Corrib, part of the @archattheedge and @headfordsomethinginthewater festivals. Project funded by @artscouncilireland with support from Conroy Group, @galwaycountycouncil and @LoughCorribNavigationTrust Very special thanks to @joannamcglynn, Gerry Lydon and @jencunningham36 of @Corribbeo, O Connell Scaffolding, Shane Corrigan Carpentry and Philip Murphy Electrician for helping us realise the vision of the pupils of Clydagh, Claran, Collinamuck and Roscahill National Schools. Collaborators and contributors @beggser @jennifercunninghamartist @headfordlace Margie McNamara @cllr_andrew_reddington @anitamurphyphotography
    We are incredibly excited to invite you to the lau We are incredibly excited to invite you to the launch of #Corrib471 on Wednesday 2nd October, a project funded by @artscouncilireland, sponsored by Conroy Group and @galwaycountycouncil Two installations will be erected on Kilbeg and Knockferry Piers, only 471 metres apart on Lough Corrib as part of the @archattheedge and @headfordsomethinginthewater festivals. You can visit the piers anytime from 7pm to 10pm on Wednesday 2nd and up until 10pm all evenings until Sunday 6th. We think its best viewed near dusk. We've had the privilege of working with almost 50 young people from Clydagh and Claran schools to the east side of Lough Corrib, and Collinamuck and Roscahill schools to the western shore of the lake. Exploring the piers, Collinamuck Bog, Aughnanure Castle and Ross Errilly Friary with creative workshops inspired by the built, natural and cultural heritage of Lough Corrib, including lacemaking with @headfordlace, ecology with Jen Cunningham and @corribbeopartership and wonder of Ballycurran Lighthouse. The fieldtrips, workshops and installations were created in close collaboration with the very talented @joannamcglynn and Corrib Beo, with support from the four schools, @jennifercunninghamartist, @beggser, @headfordlace, Margie McNamara of St Fursas Historical Society, the @opwireland team in Aughnanure Castle, @wild_galway_boat_tours and @anitamurphyphotography. Special thanks to Lough Corrib Navigation Trust , O Connell Scaffolding and Shane Corrigan Carpentry for helping us realise the vision created by the young people living near Kilbeg and Knockferry.
    We're looking forward to discussing the rise of #p We're looking forward to discussing the rise of #passivehouse in Ireland as part of the 'Building the Future' session with Caroline Ashe Brady Chairperson of the @passivehouse_ireland at the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Annual Conference next month. The CIF Annual Conference, taking place on the 24th of September 2024, at Croke Park Dublin, is the must-attend event for the entire construction sector. The Summit will bring together senior sector leaders, policy-makers and other stakeholders to discuss the construction industry’s key role in building for a growing nation and how the sector can scale up to drive Ireland’s development. Book your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/er4MrhzQ View the agenda: https://lnkd.in/eUAQifka #CIFConference24 Twitter: CIF_Summits LinkedIn: Construction Industry Federation Summits
    Another delivery of #certifiedpassivehouse plaques Another delivery of #certifiedpassivehouse plaques from the @passivhaus_institut this week. The ultimate quality assurance marque for truly low energy buildings. Passivehouse design, detailing and construction inspection and verification by our team, with certification by Robert Ryan. #designforperformance #passivhauscertified #passivhaus #passivehouse #architecturegalway #architectureireland #galway @passivehouse_ireland
    We are looking for an architect or architectural t We are looking for an architect or architectural technologist to join our team and help deliver a range of residential, commercial, research, mixed use and public realm projects, including Passivhaus buildings. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in sustainable and passive design, have strong design / technical design skills, and construction experience in Ireland / UK. Please check links in bio for more information. #architecturegalway #architectureireland @riaionline #galway #mayo
    Delighted to stand with this group of talented and Delighted to stand with this group of talented and inspiring women, and to collect the Sustainability Leadership Award at the Women in Construction Awards last night. Thanks to every member of our practice team, and my colleagues in Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), Passive House Association Ireland and University of Galway for their support. #WICAwardsIRL #womeninconstruction #sustainability #passivehouse #passivhaus #designforperformance
    #LoughCorrib471 A day of building. Thanks to ev #LoughCorrib471 A day of building. Thanks to everyone that helped make today so special. Our 46 young people and their teachers, Claran National School for space, tea and cakes, @wild_galway_boat_tours for top class transport, @headfordlace for sharing their talents and teaching, @anitamurphyphotography for recording this process for us, and the fab @joannamcglynn, @beggser and Michelle, Flora and Owen for facilitating today. Very special thanks to @gerardlydon, @jencunningham36 and @corribbeopartership for their incredible support during every stage of this project so far! We've been gifted lots of inspiration over the past two weeks and cant wait for the big build in Knockferry and Kilbeg this autumn! Project funded by @artscouncilireland. Installations this autumn in partnership with @archattheedge and @headfordsomethinginthewater
    #LoughCorrib471 Lake, Lace and Light Rewinding Ba #LoughCorrib471 Lake, Lace and Light Rewinding Ballycurrin Lighthouse in preparation for tomorrow's workshop with the students in Claran, Clydagh, Collinamuck and St. Annins National Schools. Project funded by @artscouncilireland and in collaboration with @joannamcglynn @jennifercunninghamartist @beggser @corribbeopartership @headfordsomethinginthewater @archattheedge
    The warm oak coastal view kitchens in our Furbo #p The warm oak coastal view kitchens in our Furbo #passivehouses. These island bench kitchens bring preparation and relaxed dining spaces together while ensuring easy access to all functional zones through carefully considered placement of appliances. We used a combination of white oak (with white beige finish) and @farrowandball Cromarty with @silestonebycosentino Ethereal Glow worktop, and twinned @farrowandball Pigeon with Ethereal Dust worktop. The lighting from @hickenlighting included @luceplan_lighting Compendium suspension and @audocph TR Bulb Suspension light. Photos by @ruthmariaphotos, assisted by @__shaunalallyphoto. Kitchens by AMC Kitchens. Tiles from @inspiretilesandstone. Tables @ethnicraft. Stools and green chairs @nordicelementsstudio Tan chairs @calligaris_official @boracookingsystems Accessories @101cph @coffeewerkandpress #galway #bespokekitchen #wildatlanticway #passivehouse #passivhaus #irisharchitecture
    #LoughCorrib471 Another day of filling our cup wi #LoughCorrib471 Another day of filling our cup with 46 great young people from Claran, Collinamuck, Clydagh and St. Annins national schools. Special thanks to Margie McNamara for sharing the stories of the majestic Ross Errilly, and Claran National School for hosting our workshops today. We are so delighted to collaborate with @joannamcglynn @jennifercunninghamartist @beggser, @anitamurphyphotography and @corribbeopartership on this project. #LoughCorrib471 funded by @artscouncilireland with installations this autumn in partnership with @archattheedge and @headfordsomethinginthewater festivals. #loughcorrib #galway #headford #rosserrillyfriary #communityengagement
    #LoughCorrib471 Another day of filling our cup wi #LoughCorrib471 Another day of filling our cup with 46 great young people from Claran, Collinamuck, Clydagh and St. Annins national schools. Special thanks to Margie McNamara for sharing the stories of the majestic Ross Errilly, and Claran National School for hosting our workshops today. We are so delighted to collaborate with @joannamcglynn @jennifercunninghamartist @beggser, @anitamurphyphotography and @corribbeopartership on this project. #LoughCorrib471 funded by @artscouncilireland with installations this autumn in partnership with @archattheedge and @headfordsomethinginthewater festivals.

    HELENA McELMEEL ARCHITECTS | RIAI REGISTERED PRACTICE

    Lee House, High Street, Headford, Co. Galway H91 V0P6

    T | 091 539023

    E | INFO@MCELMEEL.IE

    2022 © Helena McElmeel Architects. All rights reserved.

    Helena McElmeel Architects Ltd. trading as Helena McElmeel Architects. Registered Office: Claran, Headford, County Galway. CRO Number 520875. Directors; H. McElmeel & M.E. McElmeel.