Practice

Simply Architecture is an award winning architecture practice based in Cork. The practice has developed a reputation for designing beautiful buildings with an emphasis on well considered material choices and unique designs that get the most out of our client’s brief and site. The practice has now established itself as one of Ireland’s leading young architect practices having won the prestigious RIAI Future Award in 2019.

Founded by Gareth Sullivan in 2009, he is joined in the practice by Siobhán, Paul, Barbara and Peter.

Siobhan Keogh — **Siobhán Keogh**
Architect

Peter Luddy Architect — **Peter Luddy**
Architect

Why we do what we do!

We just love what we do, simple as that. We take a no nonsense approach to each project to ensure our clients can enjoy an innovative, well considered design solution but one that is also rigorously tested against our client’s budget and exacting standards of construction.

We are a close knit team here at Simply Architecture, passionate about our craft and working in a profession we genuinely enjoy.

Awards

RIAI Future Award 2019 - Winner

Recognising an emerging practice in Ireland selected by The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) based on a selection of projects

Isover Awards 2019 - Winner

Award for best energy efficient design project for Steep Wedge House

IDI (Institute of Designers in Ireland) Irish Design Awards 2019 - Commended

Architecture category for Steep Wedge House

Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards 2019 - Shortlisted

Best residential project for Steep Wedge House:

Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2018- Winner

Best new build house project for Steep Wedge House

RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2018 – Exhibited

House Category for Steep Wedge House

Construction Industry Awards 2018 - Finalist

Small Residential Category for Steep Wedge House

RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2017 – Highly Commended

House Of The Year Category for Split House

Crafts Council of Ireland - Pavilion Competition 2011 - Commended

Electric Picnic Pavilion Design - 2nd Place

“Fresh from their Future Award win at The Irish Architecture Awards this practice in Cork city produces some beautiful spaces, which is in no small part thanks to its principal architect Gareth Sullivan. Simply Architecture is known for their use of natural light and sustainable design to create homes with warmth and considered functionality”.

— IMAGE Interiors & Living (Architects to Watch 2019)
“What we are most pleased with is the way the extension has added beauty to the house and worked simply to complement and enhance. Our architect’s attention to detail and dedication to the project and our needs meant we are left overwhelmed with our finished project”.

— Moxley House Client Comments (view project)