The McKevitt King Gazette

A Tribute to Rita

May 28, 2021

Rita O'Hare was a loyal colleague who gave huge service to the office for almost four decades.The O’Hare family came from Dromin to the Beamore Road in Drogheda and settled ‘under the bridge’ in the..

New Dwelling in Drogheda Granted Permission

May 25, 2021

McKevitt King Architects are pleased to have recently obtained planning permission for a new detached dwelling located on a unique infill, rear garden site in the heart of Drogheda...

Rita O’Hare - RIP

May 20, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita O’Hare who passed away peacefully last night. Rita gave huge service to the office for almost four decades. She was a loyal colleague who...

Simon Open Door 2021

May 11, 2021

RIAI Simon Open Door is a partnership between the Simon Communities of Ireland and the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI). Since the campaign began in 2005, the RIAI Registered...

RIAI - Designing A Lasting Localised Recovery

May 4, 2021

Our project Tooting Meadow was recently used in the 'RIAI's 'Designing a Lasting Localised Recovery' document. A policy document guiding us how to plan better, design better and build better to...

Meals on Wheels - end of an Era

April 22, 2021

For forty-nine years the Rotary Club of Drogheda have provided meals for the elderly and incapacitated around Drogheda. McKevitt King Architects have assisted the Rotary Club in providing this much...

Domestic Construction Resumes as Covid Restrictions Ease

April 13, 2021

On April 12th 2021 the Covid-19 restrictions were eased to allow all residential construction to re-start as well as early learning and childcare projects. Construction had previously been closed...

New Dwelling in Louth Granted Planning Permission

April 6, 2021

McKevitt King Architects are pleased to have recently obtained planning permission for a new detached dwelling located on a greenfield site in mid-Louth. The design inspiration for this project...

Transition Year Work Experience 2021/2022

March 30, 2021

In recent years, prior to the Covid restrictions, McKevitt King Architects had experienced a huge increase in the number of students applying for work experience with us. We have always had a policy..

Beach Haus Featured in The Sunday Times

March 23, 2021

Back in 2018, we worked on the renovation and completion of the now iconic Beach Haus in Bettystown, County Meath. The Beach Haus had lain unfinished for over a decade. Our client took the reins...

How Do I Become an Architect?

March 16, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic remains but this year we see some light at the end of the tunnel. The Leaving Cert this year will be different for many students but future college life will hopefully get back..

Books and Literature we Use!

January 12, 2021

On a day to day basis we use many interesting and informative books and journals in the office. We have an extensive library of books including technical books documenting how to detail a building...

Covid-19 Update January 2021

January 8, 2021

Yet again, McKevitt King Architects are continuing to work on our projects and serve our clients while fully adhering to the latest government Level 5 restrictions. Our offices at 50 North Road...

Draft Development Plans

January 5, 2021

In counties Louth and Meath, Draft County Development Plans have both been published and public submissions submitted for both are currently under review. These Development Plans set out the...

Have a Happy and Safe Christmas

December 23, 2020

To say this year has been an eventful year is probably the understatement of the century. From the excitement of winning the RIAI Public Choice Award, with our project Tooting Meadow, to the events...

Prosper Watergate Street Officially Opens

December 17, 2020

On Thursday 17th December 2020 Prosper Meath’s new facility at Watergate Street, Navan was officially opened. Due to the restrictions in place to keep everyone safe during COVID 19, a live virtual...

3D Models

November 24, 2020

Back in October 2018 we wrote a blog on how 3D models are being used here in the office. Since that we have being utilising them more than ever to showcase our designs to clients and associates...

IWA Best Practice Guidelines 4th Edition Launched

November 17, 2020

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) celebrated their 60th anniversary last week and in doing so launched the fourth edition of their ‘Best Practice Access Guidelines’. These guidelines set the...

Projects Finishing up on Site

November 10, 2020

2020 has been a year to forget for most. Some building projects have endured two lockdowns over their programme. Thankfully construction has remained open second time around. So despite all the...

Una McKevitt Joins the Team

November 3, 2020

Una has joined the office as the practice manager, bringing order to chaos. Taking on the role of gatekeeper she manages reception and handles the phone. Her duties also cover managing the accounts...

Tooting Meadow Commended

October 27, 2020

We are thrilled that our project Tooting Meadow was commended in this year's RIAI awards. There was some very stiff competition from practices all over Ireland and we are honoured to be included in...

Covid Update

October 20, 2020

Here at McKevitt King Architects, we continue to work on our projects and serve our clients while fully adhering to the latest government restrictions. The practice has implemented multiple...

Tooting Meadow Shortlisted for RIAI Award

October 13, 2020

Earlier this year our project 'Tooting Meadow' was shortlisted in the RIAI Awards in the 'Living' category. Having already won the Public Choice Award it would be a huge further honor to win this...

Happy World Architecture Day

October 5, 2020

Architecture is something we don't tend to appreciate as much or as often as we should. The next time you stroll down the street have a look around you and you will realise everything is a product...