The McKevitt King Gazette

New Enquiries

January 7, 2020

2020 promises to be a busy year ahead. Over the last year we worked on a large number and variety of projects ranging from house extensions/renovations to large scale commercial, educational and...

Have A Merry Christmas

December 22, 2019

All of us here at McKevitt King Architects would like to wish our clients, friends, families and colleagues a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year. We have had a very busy year with many...

Do I Need a Structural Engineer?

December 10, 2019

First of all, what is a structural engineer? A structural engineer, is an engineer who specialises in the structure of buildings. They determine the strength and durability of your building and are...

Ciaran McDonnell Joins the Team

December 4, 2019

Ciaran McDonnell joins us here at Mckevitt Architects and we are delighted to have him. Ciaran qualified from Edinburgh Napier University with an honours degree in architectural technology...

Architectural Models

December 3, 2019

For years McKevitt King Architects have made physical architectural models as a means to convey an idea to a client. They can help visualise in 3D the scope of a project and to communicate the...

Smart Homes

November 26, 2019

We now live in a very connected and online world. Between our computers, tablets, phones and watches we are constantly connected to the internet in some form or function. Whether it be at home when...

Future and Ongoing Projects

November 19, 2019

McKevitt King Architects are very excited to be part of some exciting new projects, of all shapes and sizes, across the north east. We are currently working with a wide range of clients in every...

The Benefits of Using a Quantity Surveyor

November 12, 2019

With any construction project arguably the most important consideration is in relation build costs. Current 'Basic Build Costs' (BBCs) for an architecturally designed decent spec one-off house can...

McKevitt King Architects Attend The 2019 ‘Careers Exploration Evening'

November 5, 2019

McKevitt King Architects attended the Drogheda Schools ‘Careers Exploration Evening’ which was held in Ballymakenny College. The event is organised annually by the guidance counsellors...

Fire Certificates - What and Why?

October 29, 2019

Under the Building Control Act 1990 a statutory duty to design and construct buildings in accordance with the building regulations were set out. The Act established Building Control Authorities...

Rural House Design Guidelines

October 22, 2019

Ireland has a long standing tradition of people living in rural areas. In today’s modern Ireland, rural living remains a popular choice which has meant the tradition of designing single house...

Ciaran Attends a Homebond Course

October 15, 2019

Ciaran McDonnell recently completed 7 day HomeBond course in Blanchardstown. The aim of this seven day interactive course is to provide attendees with a detailed technical and practical...

Planning Applications 2018

October 2, 2019

Making a planning application plays an important role in the majority of the projects carried out here at McKevitt Architects. Generally, planning permission is required for any development of land...

When Do I Need Planning?

October 1, 2019

This very useful article from The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government sets out the main planning issues when doing work around the house - domestic extensions, minor works etc...

Assigned Certification

September 24, 2019

When the construction stage of most projects is reached a Commencement Notice must be served in advance. In the case of domestic projects the client has the choice of ‘opting in’ or ‘opting out’ of...

'Silver Beach' On the Market

September 17, 2019

‘Silver Beach’ is a house that Turlough McKevitt designed over 12 years ago. A two-storey house located on the beachfront at Gormanston, it commands unobstructed views out across the beach and the...

Planning Permission Granted in Tullyallen

September 10, 2019

McKevitt King Architects recently obtained planning permission for a house in the Hill of Rath area (Tullyallen, Co. Louth). Every year we are involved in numerous successful planning applications...

Dublin Road Projects

September 8, 2019

Over the last few years McKevitt King have been architects for well over 10 projects along the Dublin Road area of Drogheda. In a densely populated residential area it has mostly been individual...

Gabriella Brady Joins the Team!

September 3, 2019

Gabriella Brady has joined McKevitt King Architects for a one year student internship. She has already completed three years of studying architecture in DIT Bolton Street. After her year’s...

How Do I Become an Architect?

August 27, 2019

So you are settling back into 5th or 6th year of secondary school and you have an inkling that the architecture world might be something that would interest you. Below you will find some...

Instagram Feature

August 20, 2019

Inspiringme.ie is an Instagram account that showcases the best examples of Irish domestic projects. Throughout the last year many of our projects have been featured. Some even featured as project...

The Beach Haus

August 13, 2019

McKevitt King Architects are delighted to have become part of the latest design team to work on one of the most iconic dwellings in the north east.‘The Beach Haus’ located in Bettystown, Co. Meath...

Images Interiors and Living Magazine

August 6, 2019

An image of The Esker House was recently used in Image Interiors and Living Magazine 'Kerb Appeal' article where they discuss different material treatments and design approaches for the exterior of...

Nearly Zero Energy Building - NZEB

July 30, 2019

Recently James McKevitt & Adrian King attended CPDs on NZEB and Technical Guidance Document Part L which provided essential up-dates on the new regulations for the Conservation of Fuel and Energy...