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With our 2026 House + Design magazine set to launch soon, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit some of the standout articles from our 2025 edition. #houseanddesign

The Irish Landmark Trust offers a unique collection of restored historic properties—from farmhouses to thatched cottages—available as holiday rentals. Founded in 1992, the charity works to “Save, Share, Sustain” #houseanddesign

Whether through reactionary conservative shock at modern gardening trends or the impending doom of the climate crisis, our need for an increased focus on sustainability has, as the political press would say, cut through. #houseanddesign

To celebrate its success, we spoke with founding member and former RIBA President Angela Brady OBE FRIAI, and more recent member Sophie El Nimr MRIAI, about why London became their design home and the places that inspire them. #houseanddesign

"A large rooflight bathes the original feature in light, drawing attention to this element and its new role as part of the main ordering and circulation area of the building." #architectureireland Photography: Donal Murphy Architect: DMOD Architects

Final reminder: the call-out for the House + Design 2026 issue closes this Friday, 16 January. #houseanddesign To submit a project or request more information, please contact Georgina Nichols at georgina.nichols@architectureireland.ie.

Do you have a project you would like to see featured in House + Design? To submit a project or request further information, please contact Georgina Nichols at georgina.nichols@architectureireland.ie. The submission deadline is Friday, 16 January. #houseanddesign

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support throughout the year—it is greatly appreciated. We look forward to sharing what we have planned for 2026 and wish you a successful and rewarding year ahead.

While many homeowners would like to create more space, adding an extension can be costly. An alternative is to make modest internal changes for a better flow and flexibility of use. #houseanddesign

In the Burren, nothing is nestled. To build here is to make peace with exposure – to wind, to time, to the slow persistence of limestone that has shaped this glaciokarst landscape into something both harsh and sublime. #houseanddesign 

 Sam’s Cottage — a carefully restored homestead in County Antrim’s hills — revives the spirit of Hannah’s Town, uniting four historic dwellings into one renewed hearth of community. #houseanddesign Architect: Patrick Bradley Architect  Photography: Joe Laverty

New life is brought into a long-owned Hackney home, weaving history, colour, and considered adaptation into a modest yet memorable transformation anchored by a vibrant central courtyard. #houseanddesign

A Dublin terrace transforms into a home that blends grandeur, efficiency, and lightness within a dynamic section. #houseanddesign Architects: EDEN architects Photography: Andrew Campion / John Barry Lowe

Set on a sloping site overlooking Lough Derg, this carefully composed home uses a narrow plan and strategic levels to balance framed views, natural light and everyday privacy. #houseanddesign Architect: de Blacam and Meagher  Photography: Peter Cook

Surround yourself with 20th century design classics.  Ever wonder why we spend more on short-lived items than on things that last? Architect Robin Mandal FRIAI suggests investing in timeless 20th-century design classics. #houseanddesign

“ A contemporary take on the traditional gate lodge, this compact yet layered home balances everyday needs with a love of music, art and performance.” #houseanddesign Architect: A2 Architects Photography: Peter Molloy

"I would encourage any new London- based Irish architecture graduates to get involved in the forum as it is a great way to expand your network.” #houseanddesign

A shared love for the home, and for its architectural and historical significance, has led to a holistic and harmonious approach to design at all scales”#houseanddesign Architects: John Feely Architects Photography: Ros Kavanagh

Grade 1 Conservation Architect Michael O’Boyle addresses key questions on building reuse and the new Vacant Homes Grants—and offers further insightful answers on this important topic. #houseanddesign

“A compact Dublin extension transforms a nineteenth-century terrace into a spatially rich home, using light, geometry, and careful sequencing to maximise a tight urban plot.” #houseanddesign Architect: Foley + Crowley Architects Photography:Jamie Hackett Photography