Practice

Our practice is built on delivering design-driven architectural solutions with a commercial edge that ensures we provide value by design. The combination of our highly professional service with a straightforward methodology engages clients throughout the design process, delivering smart, sleek and sustainable projects.

We pride ourselves on an honest, transparent, inclusive and accountable culture, placing our clients at the heart of the design team, encouraging collaboration to develop innovative solutions leading to improved building performance through efficient work practices.

Our structure encourages innovative thinking, knowledge sharing, and progression, for those who are passionate about design, technology and learning providing an environment that encourages us to excel in all aspects of our lives.

A diverse, multi-disciplinary team provides vision and value by design, combined with technical and commercial skills.

We are constantly investing in high-calibre staff, training, and technology. Our expert design team examines each brief carefully, identifying efficiencies while developing buildings that create a positive and lasting impact.

With team members based across Ireland, the UK, France, Spain, and Dubai, we bring both local knowledge and international perspective to every project. This global reach allows us to support clients across multiple markets while maintaining a consistent and collaborative approach.

In addition to our architectural expertise, we are supported by an in-house team specialising in visualisation and digital design, helping to accurately communicate project intent and create virtual environments that can be tested, refined, and enhanced throughout the design process.

Arthur
O’Brien

Managing Director

Brian
Bolger

Director

Sean
O’Dwyer

Director

Des
O’Donnell

Technical Director

Samantha
Holt

Director

Paul
Urwin

Associate Director

Laurynas
Deveikis

Associate Director

Graham
Harris

Associate

Brian
Dennison

Associate

Renata
Escobar

Associate

Andrea
Capurro

Associate

Joe
Moore

Finance Manager

Joseph
Mangan

Chief Financial Officer

Jacek
Kocon

Architect

Seán
McGarr

Head of Graphics

Sandro
Salis

Architect & Designer

Ardavan
Shirzadi

Part II Architectural Assistant

Alma
Aldana

Part II Architect

Yuliia
Pysarenko

Architect

Vadym
Kyselov

Architectural Technologist

Irina
Mindru

Part II Architect

Kieran
Dobbs

Architectural Designer

Rodion
Solomon

Architectural Technologist

Giovanni
Concer

Architect / 3D Graphics Artist

Bruno
Charles

Architectural Technologist

Eliza
Bicane

Part II Architectural Assistant

Tineyi
Chasi

Architectural Technologist

Cathal
Farrelly

Architectural Technologist

Alex
Garrido

Design Manager

Lucia
Tiefensee

Architect

Chao
Chen

Senior Architectural Technologist

Matthew
Staton

Senior Architect

Alejandro
Bollati

Architect

Jake
Coleman

Graduate Architect

Thanat
Thanapornpakornsin

Architect Technologist/MMC Lead

Awards

RIAI

RIAI

Member Practice 2026

ISO 19650 BIM Management

ISO 19650 BIM Management

NSAI Certified to ISO 19650 for Building Information Modelling information management

Irish Building & Design Awards 2026

Irish Building & Design Awards 2026

Shortlisted for Architectural Project of the Year

National Property Awards 2026

National Property Awards 2026

Shortlisted for Commercial Development of the Year: Liberties House

National Property Awards 2026

National Property Awards 2026

Shortlisted for Future Leader: Laurynas Deveikis

KPMG Property Awards 2025

KPMG Property Awards 2025

Shortlisted for Architecture Award 2025 for Parkside 5B

Irish Construction Industry Awards 2024

Irish Construction Industry Awards 2024

Finalist: Architecture Practice of the Year

Irish Construction Industry Awards 2024

Irish Construction Industry Awards 2024

Finalist: Green Project of the Year

Irish Climate Change Leadership Awards 2024

Irish Climate Change Leadership Awards 2024

Finalist: Green Building of the Year

Interested in joining our team? Drop us a mail and we’ll handle everything else.

careers@cwoarchitects.com