The Irish Times

This is a memorable time for Ronnie Tallon. Last year marked a half-century since he qualified as an architect, and in 2001 he can commemorate 45 years' work with the same practice. Now in his 70s, Tallon continues to spend his days in the same Merrion Square house which has served as the main offices of Scott Tallon Walker (STW) for decades. "I've never looked on it as work," he says of his ongoing career. "To me, it's a way of life; I'd be lost without it. Besides, I keep hoping I'll do something better the next time." He had intended to retire at the age of 60, "but then I realised I didn't feel any different to how I had at 50. I like to think that I keep in touch with what's going on in architecture worldwide, and I'm also very fortunate in having a group of talented young architects and partners around me."