Shane de Blacam

B.Arch. (NUI) 1968, M. Arch. (PENN) 1970, MRIAI 1972, RIBA 1976, FRIAI 1986, HLFRSAI 1994. Grade I Conservation Architect 2003, RIAI. Member of AOSDANA.

Shane de Blacam was educated at University College Dublin and University of Pennsylvania, US, where he graduated with Masters in Architecture. He worked in London with Chamberlain, Powell and Bon and Louis I. Kahn in Philadelphia and in 1972 he returned to Ireland as first year master at the School of Architecture, University College Dublin.
Shane commenced practice with John Meagher in 1976, forming de Blacam and Meagher, through which they have worked on the design of private and residential projects, both new build and restoration; residential complexes, and private homes in France, Ireland, Mexico, Portugal and Spain (Balearic Islands).
Shane’s portfolio is extensive with projects such as the Wooden Building in Dublin, Abbeyleix Library in Laois, Dining Hall, Atrium and the Beckett Theatre in Trinity College, Dublin, 4 St. the firm’s own Principle Headquarters, that are located in 4 St. Catherine’s Lane West, Dublin 8.

John Meagher

MRIAI 1973, FRIAI 1986, RIBA 2000, Dip. Arch. (DIT) 1971; MSDI 1977; Grade I Conservation Architect 2003

John Meagher was educated at the School of Architecture, College of Technology in Dublin and at Helsinki University of Technology, School of Architecture, Finland. He went on to work extensively throughout Ireland, Germany and the USA.
John commenced private practice with Shane de Blacam in 1976, forming de Blacam and Meagher, through which they have worked on the design of private and residential projects, both new build and restoration; residential complexes, and private homes in France, Ireland, Mexico, Portugal and Spain (Balearic Islands).
John has been a consultant and adviser to PGA European Tour Courses for the past number of years.
John’s portfolio contains projects such as Lyons Demense, The Tony Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship, DCU, Portobello Warf, Cap Martinet in Ibiza and PGA Catalunya, Spain and the firm’s own Principle Headquarters, that are located in 4 St. Catherine’s Lane West, Dublin 8.

Andy Richardson

MRIAI 2010, ARB 1998, B. Arch. (hons) 1996, Dip Arch, Project Supervisor Design Process 2011. Accredited in Conservation at Grade III RIAI 2020

Andy Richardson was educated at Edinburgh College of Art, Heriot Watt University, Andy graduated with honours in 1996 with B. Arch Diploma in Architecture. He has been a member of ARB since 1998 and member of RIAI since 2010. Andy was formerly employed with Buro Luggenholscher, Gladbeck, Germany and The Parr Partnership in Glasgow.

Andy joined de Blacam and Meagher Architects in 1998. With over 20 years of experience projects include 1 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, 4 St Catherine’s Lane West in Dublin, Digital Headquarters in Jamaica, Aercap House, House by the Sea in Dalkey and 4 Houses on Morehampton Lane, Dublin.

Simon Noddings

MRIAI 2013, RIBA 2013, B. Arch. (hons) 1997, BSc (Arch.), Accredited in Conservation at Grade III RIAI 2014

Simon Noddings was educated at Duncan of Jordanstone College, School of Architecture, University of Dundee, Scotland and Hoger Architectuur Institute, Ghent, Belgium. He graduated with B. Arch from University of Dundee, Scotland 1997 and became a member of RIAI in 2011 and a member of RIBA 2011. Simon is Grade III Conservation Architect since 2006. He was formerly employed with Paul Davis and Partners, London, where the work involved the restoration and redevelopment of major buildings for the Cadogan and Grosvenor Estates, SW1 London.
Simon joined de Blacam and Meagher Architects in 2000. With nearly 20 years of experience with the practice the portfolio contains projects such as Ballynahinch Castel Hotel, Capard House and Orangery in Co. Laois, Coolmore House, Co. Kilkenny and Islanmore, Co.Limerick.

Paul Fox

MRIAI 2008, B. Arch. (hons) 2004, Grade II Conservation Architect.

Paul Fox was educated at the School of Architecture, Dublin Institute of Technology and graduated with B.Arch (hons) in 2004. He became a member of RIAI in 2008 and is a Grade II Conservation Architect.
Paul joined de Blacam and Meagher in 2006. With over 10 years of experience including, Digicel in Jamaica, Aercap House in Dublin, 4 Houses in Morehampton Lane, San Lorenzo House in Portugal and St. Paul’s Secondary School in Monasterevin.

Kirsten Elliott

MRIAI 2019, ARB 2015, B. Arch. (hons) 2012, BA (hons) 2005, Accredited in Conservation at Grade III RIAI 2024

Kirsten Elliott was educated in Glasgow School of Art, where she graduated with B. Arch Diploma In Architecture in 2012. She obtained Pg. Dip in Professional Practice (Part 3) from University of Westminster in 2015.
As well as being a qualified architect, Kirsten has a BA (hons) in History of Art and Geography from UCD (2005). She is a member of RIAI.
Formally employed by Baynes and Mitchell Architects in London, Kirsten has worked predominantly on high-end residential projects, hotel refurbishments and extensions in London, Paris and Melbourne.
Kirsten joined de Blacam and Meagher Architects in 2018. Projects include refurbishment of a listed house on Elgin Road, Ballynahinch Castle Hotel extension project and Apartment Scheme of 196 units in Castleknock.

Deepak Bajaj

BA (hons) Accounting and Finances

Deepak Bajaj holds a BA(Hons) Degree in Accounting & Finance from Griffith College Dublin, Ireland. He is a member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and is currently in the final stages of becoming a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Deepak joined de Blacam & Meagher Architects in 2017 as an Accountant and is responsible for national and international accounting operations, compliance and management. Deepak’s experiences focus primarily on accounts preparations, providing payroll service, financial forecasting, compiling and presenting financial budget and preparing and submitting Income Tax Returns.

Cormac J. O'Mahoney

M. Arch 2023, BSc. (hons) 2021

Cormac J. O’Mahoney was educated at the School of Architecture, Building and Environment at Technological University Dublin and graduated with a Master of Architecture. Cormac has gained experience in both commercial and residential projects when formally employed with Architectural Farm and Michael Collins Architects. Cormac joined de Blacam & Meagher in April 2023.

James Forbes

B. Arch. (hons) 2018, BSc. Arch. Tech. 2011

James Forbes graduated from Technological University Dublin with a B.Arch (hons) in 2018 and a B.Sc. in Architectural Technology in 2011. James joined de Blacam and Meagher in January 2023. Previously James worked with Henchion + Reuter and Robert Bourke Architects, growing his portfolio of experience across small scale residential and larger scale projects.

Alexandra Pickerill

MRIAI 2019, B.Arch (hons) 2015, Accredited in Conservation at Grade III RIAI 2019

Alexandra was educated at South East Technological University and completed her Professional Diploma in Architectural Practice at Technological University Dublin where she was the recipient of the 2018 Jack O’Keefe Medal for Architectural Excellence. Having worked in leading design offices including Renzo Piano Building Workshop Genoa, McCullough Mulvin Architects and Clancy Moore Architects, her experience to date covers a diverse range of projects, both public and private. Alexandra joined de Blacam & Meagher in 2024 and is currently working on a library for Wicklow County Council.

Alexandra is an Architect accredited in Conservation at Grade III and is an examiner & part-time tutor for the Professional Diploma courses in both TU Dublin & the RIAI.

Kiana Dresse

BSc.Arch

Kiana Dresse graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, along with minors in Sustainability and the History of Architecture. She is a LEED Green Associate, with a strong interest in environmentally responsible design.

Raised in Haiti, Kiana moved to the United States for college before relocating to Dublin, Ireland. She joined de Blacam and Meagher in October 2025.

Katy Giblin

B. Arch. (hons) 2011, BSc (Arch.) (hons) 2008

Katy Giblin was educated at University College Dublin and Bauhaus Universität Weimar, Germany. She spent almost a decade in New York working with Fogarty Finger Architecture and Interiors. Realised projects there include high-rise ground-up developments and historic renovations.

Katy joined de Blacam and Meagher Architects in 2022 after returning to Ireland. She is currently working on No.2 Grand Canal Quay, a new 15-storey office building, which is nearing completion on site.

Aoibhín McGinley

MRIAI 2026, ARB 2017-2025,  BSc. Arch Tech  2009, B. Arch (Hons) 2012, Dip Arch 2015, PG Dip 2017

Aoibhín McGinley was educated at the Glasgow School of Art  where she completed her Diploma of Architecture and was the recipient of the 2015 Chairman’s Medal for excellence in Architecture. Prior to that, she studied at TU Dublin, gaining a BSc in Architectural Technology in 2009. She completed her professional accreditation at the University of Westminster London in 2017, and has since contributed there as a visiting critic.

She has over ten years’ experience working across cultural, hospitality & residential projects in the UK, US and the Caribbean. She was previously Associate Director at Manalo & White and worked with John McAslan + Partners on a range of cultural and educational projects.

She joined the practice in 2026 and is currently working on Ballynahinch Castle Hotel.

Oriol Tarrés

B. Arch, M. Arch 2023

Oriol Tarrés was educated at the University of Girona, where he graduated with a Bachelor in Architecture Studies in 2022 and with a Master in Architecture in 2023.

Before relocating to Dublin and joining de Blacam and Meagher in late 2025, Oriol was employed by 05AM Arquitectura where he gained experience working on a wide range of different scale residential projects around Catalonia, including new-build buildings and refurbishments.

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