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O'DEA ARCHITECTS CORK
Fergal O'Dea, principal at O'Dea Architects Cork is both an architect and a professional artist. He owns a fully registered architectural practice and is a member of the RIAI, the industry standard for architects. His acclaimed artwork includes paintings and pencil drawings which decorate and are offered for sale in a number of venues as well as online. His artist's eye informs all stages of his designs. As an architect he possesses over twenty years’ experience working in the private sector specialising in New Builds, Extensions and Commercial Architecture. He worked for many years in one of the best architectural firms in Cork before opening his own business. To view samples of his architectural work then please scroll down on this webpage or click on Projects on the menu. O’Dea’s offer a free initial consultation and will strive to answer as many questions as they possibly can
OUR GOAL
Our goal at O'Deas is to provide you with a comprehensive professional architectural service covering all your needs while keeping costs to a minimum. We listen carefully to our clients and then strive to realise and give creative design form and shape to their instructions.
Featured Projects
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Dwelling House Mount Desert Clogheen Cork .
Form & Architectural Rationale Set within the mature landscape of Mount Desert, Cork, this new-build residence synthesizes classic Georgian proportions with contemporary architectural performance. The main two-storey block reinterprets the traditional country house typology through symmetrical window alignment, a hipped slate roof, and a smooth white render finish. A formal entrance portico anchors the front facade, establishing an inviting, dignified arrival point.
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Side and Rear Extension West Gate Estate Bishopstown Cork .
Context & Concept Designed to modernize a semi detached house in West Gate Estate, this project reconfigures internal flow, improves daylighting, and establishes a clear contemporary identity while respecting the established neighborhood scale.
Front Elevation
The street frontage introduces a grounded material palette, featuring buff linear brickwork and charcoal accents on the ground floor. Crisp white render above and sleek, dark-framed window openings create a clean geometric contrast that elevates kerb appeal.
Rear Extension & Materiality At the rear, a flat-roof extension creates an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living hub. Warm vertical timber cladding frames expansive sliding glass doors, seamlessly connecting internal living spaces to the outdoor deck, while a central roof lantern drives natural light deep into the floorplan.
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Private Dwelling House Limerick
5 bedroom private dwelling house Co Limerick. This is an open plan design on the ground floor which enables the home owner to make changes to their living space daily.According to the local area plan a traditional plan and elevation was preferred . However the open plans are innovative and maximize the aspect of the site.
Private Dwelling House Maryborough Hill , Douglas Co Cork.
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Exterior & Form Situated on Maryborough Hill, this transformation reimagines a double-bay dwelling into a modern family home. The original gable geometry is preserved but updated with crisp white render, matte-dark cladding, and black-framed glazing. Ground-floor natural stone retaining walls anchor the house to its sloping site, while a signature yellow entry door provides a vibrant focal point.
Spatial Flow Internal walls were removed to create a single fluid kitchen, dining, and living core. Wide-plank oak flooring runs throughout, while floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open directly to the private rear garden, maximizing natural light and indoor-outdoor connectivity.
Private Quarters The upper level celebrates vaulted rooflines within refined private suites:
