About Strand Architects

This practice offers services to clients ranging from private individuals to businesses, charities and state agencies.               

As RIAI Practice Members we produce quality architectural designs, following guidance on best practice.

To make an enquiry or arrange a consultation e-mail mail@strandarchitects.eu or call 086 811 9985

and discuss your requirements with registered architect Mark Costello B Arch MUBC MRIAI.


     


Architectural services

Services comprise those needed for the successful completion of a small project, including:

  1. +Design consultations and feasibility studies at a fixed hourly rate

  2. +Architectural design for houses and other building types, for extensions, conversions and renovations

  3. +Applications for planning permission, retention permission and for Declarations on Exempted Development

  4. +Planning appeals and referrals to An Bord Pleanala

  5. +Interior design for houses, shops, restaurants and other buildings

  6. +Applications for Disability Access Certificates and advice about accessibility in the built environment

  7. +Applications for Fire Safety Certificates

  8. +Construction drawing, site inspection and certification, building contract administration and management

  9. +Architect’s Opinions on Compliance with Planning and Building Regulations

  10. +Surveys, condition reports and Property Registration mapping


Conservation services

for Protected Structures and historic buildings

With a conservation Masters degree from UCD (MUBC, 2009) and many years of practical experience

working on the renovation, adaptation and conservation of historic buildings, registered architect Mark Costello

is RIAI Conservation Accredited and offers a range of conservation services including assessments, reports, advice

about historic building repair and maintenance along with guidance on potential sources of grant funding.

 

Health and safety services:

Project Supervisor Design Process

This practice is RIAI ‘Project Supervisor Design Process’ accredited and offers PSDP services in accordance with        

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.