Tiny house extension that scooped a big design award

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2005 / June 30

Architectural awards are usually associated with large buildings: winners of RIAI accolades this year included the Glucksman art gallery in Cork and Athlone civic offices, yet in among the architectural achievers was a tiny extension to a period house on Dublin's South Circular Road. The clients chose architect Noel Brady of NJBA Architects and Urban Designers because he proposed a subtle addition to their home, whereas others they interviewed had suggested huge extensions running alongside an add-on kitchen. These would have cut out light into the kitchen and eliminated a courtyard. "The courtyard was the priority," says Brady. "I felt they should keep this special place, which is a sun trap."

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