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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
We were up early yesterday morning for a closer look at the condition of the roof, chimneys, coping stones and brickwork at St. John's Home, Drogheda. Settlement, vegetation and neglect over the...
As with the ongoing evolution of McKevitt King Architects, the office premises will soon be able to benefit from a new car park. Part of the site that was formerly Packie Phillip’s farm will be...
Our new fit out project for Fitz Scientific has recently finished on site. Fitz Scientific is a Drogheda-based company and one of Ireland’s leading monitoring and testing centres for air, water...
Over the last few weeks, with the news that we had won the RIAI Public Choice Award 2020, we have been published in numerous newspapers and journals which we are very grateful for. The Irish Times,...
This morning it was announced by the RIAI president Ciaran O’Connor on RTE Radio 1 that McKevitt King Architects have won the RIAI Public Choice 2020 award. We are absolutely delighted! It is a huge..
Thanks to everyone who has voted for 'Tooting Meadow' in this year's RIAI Public Choice Architecture Award. Today is the last day to vote so if you haven't yet, now is your chance! The interest and...
We have had a roller coaster couple of weeks since the June 10th announcement from the RIAI that our project 'Tooting Meadow' was shortlisted for the annual Public Choice Awards. So far the response..
Drogheda is a historic town with a rich heritage. The name ‘Tooting Meadow’ comes directly from the site’s historical context and proximity to a tower on the town wall. Drogheda’s old town walls had..
Earlier this year we entered our project 'Tooting Meadow', a social housing project on Scarlet Street in Drogheda for The North and East Housing Association, into the annual RIAI Architecture...
We are delighted to welcome back Niamh McCabe to McKevitt King Architects for the summer. She has a degree in Architectural Technology from Cork Institute of Technology and is now studying...
“Son, I think it’s time you started working. I’ll bring you into the office with me tomorrow morning”. And so began my career in architecture in the summer of 1988 at the age of 8. My job...
With the Leaving Cert being cancelled this year and the summer holidays kicking in, many students are thinking about their next step..... What do you want to do next? Maybe this updated blog post....
Over the past few weeks we have been introducing members of the team here in McKevitt King Architects. I’m Adrian King and this week it’s my turn. Living and working locally in Drogheda was...
With the first stage of Covid-19 restrictions being lifted, builders have been able to return to site. Here are a few 3d computer renderings of projects that have resumed in this beautiful weather...
Continuing with our series of 'Meet the Team' posts, my name is Dyanne Tuite and I am an Associate Architect at McKevitt King Architects. My connection to the office began in 1973, during its first...
The Construction Industry Federation C-19 induction programme is designed to protect construction industry members, families and communities whilst allowing them to work safely. Its purpose is to...
In continuation to our 'Meet the Team' posts, I will introduce myself. My name is Emma Kennedy and I am another one of the Architectural Technologists and an Associate at McKevitt King. Working in...
The team at McKevitt King Architects have been working remotely for the last two months, but we continue to successfully work with our clients on a considerable number of exciting new...
