Fergal O' Dea is the principal at O'Dea 's Architectural Firm Cork. Following a long, successful career at a leading local firm, he opened his own practice two years' ago. His designs and vision are informed by his background as a formally trained artist.
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3 customer reviews
Tim Carroll
Fergal is an exceptionally talented and professional architect. I highly recommend him.
Leonard Coughlan
He has really innovative ideas for extensions and new builds. Highly recommended consultation.
Michael O Driscoll
Great architectural advice. Has an artist’s eye for form and detail.
What do you love most about your job?
I really enjoy cutting edge architecture and meeting clients who wish to achieve the same . Ensuring that my designs improve my clients quality of life is my priority and that value is added to their homes.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Is it the dream of every architect to have their own firm one day? I can recall hours and hours of conversations that I’ve had with other architects throughout my career where this topic was front and center of our discussions. I decided to go for it and develop my own style of design and communication .
Why should our clients choose you?
A good architect provides the magic. Clients rely on us to take a big messy clump of issues – site constraints, cost constraints, technical issues, conflicting agendas etc etc etc – and to somehow turn them into something functional, elegant, beautiful and timeless. Good, poetic, intelligent design is the most efficient way of ensuring best value for money. This is the essential quality , the magic – the stuff we are paid for. I
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
yes, this can be arranged with the Client separately
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
On 21 January Government announced the easing of restrictive measures, with a continued strong focus on personal protective behaviours based on individual and sectoral risk assessments over the coming period. To protect clients we can still observe the safety protocols of social distancing and mask wearing.
Architecture
Planning Permission
Planning reports
Extensions
New builds
Residential
Commercial
