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Brennan Collins Architects + Planners was set up in 2007 by its two directors, Richard Collins and Margaret Brennan as an architectural and urban design based practice committed to innovative and sustainable design.BCAP have completed many commissions in both the public and private sector recently including several large scale urban design schemes, housing projects and residential work.


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Richard CollinsDip. Arch.; B. Arch. Sc.; M.Sc. Spatial Planning

Richard qualified as an Architect and more recently as a Planner when he completed a Masters Degree in Spatial Planning from Dublin Institute of Technology. Upon graduation he worked in Berlin for a number of years returning to work with O’Mahony Pike Architects and Urban Designers which he joined in 1998. Here he developed a particular interest in residential development and high-density housing.As a Senior Architect and Planner in the Urban Design team, he gained extensive experience in urban design, master planning and in the preparation of Local Area Plans within both the public and the private sectors. He is also an external tutor in both the graduate and post graduate planning courses in DIT.

Margaret BrennanDip. Arch.; B. Arch. Sc.; MRIAI

Upon graduating as an architect from DIT in 1992, Margaret worked with practices in Hanover and Berlin. She returned in 1997 to work on a series of high profile jobs with Newenham Mulligan Associates. In 2001 she joined the National Building Agency where she developed her interest in Local Authority and Social Housing as well as several public space projects.She continues to work with the NBA on a part-time basis.


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Brennan | Collins Architects + Planners offer a complete range of architectural and urban design services adapting our approach to meet our clients expectations.We offer an extensive range of services including;-•Architecture•Urban Design•Masterplanning•Feasibility Studies•Landscape Design•Interior Design


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Apartments, D 9

Apartments, D 9

Planning Permission 2008

Grove Road Industrial Estate is a small brownfield site in Finglas that is presently still in use as a printworks. The area is predominantly residential as is its zoning.

As part of a modernisation process the printworks were to relocate to a more modern premises.

The development consists of a total of 45 number one and two bedroom apartments and duplexes.

The site development works comprise of a private landscaped deck area above the underground carpark along with private maintained garden areas surrounding each block.

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Apartments, D 9Detached ResidenceExtension, D 6Extension, D 6Extension, GlenagearyKenilworth, D 6Gaelscoil OisinExtension, Co. Wicklow


Detached Residence, D 14

Detached Residence, Dublin, 14

Completed 2008

The client wished to downsize from their 5 bedroomed detached 1950’s dwelling, but wished to remain in the local area.

Fortunately their corner dwelling had a considerable rear garden which allowed for the development of the corner site.

The proposed dwelling is a large detached two bedroom house of approx. 112 sq.m.

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Terenure, Dublin, 6

Terenure, Dublin, 6

Completed 2005

Extension & renovation to an Edwardian redbrick

The client required a new open plan space to incorporate the kitchen, a dining area and a small living area.

A bright well lit space to address the garden yet remain sympathetic to the original period structure.


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Rathgar, Dublin, 6

Rathgar,, Dublin, 6

Tender 2009

Extension & renovation to a modern terraced townhouse.


A bright well lit space to address the garden.

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Glenageary, Co. Dublin

Glenageary, Co. Dublin

In planning

Extension & renovation to a period detached dwelling.



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Kenilworth, Dublin, 6

Kenilworth, Dublin, 6

Completed 2008

Extension & renovation to an Edwardian redbrick



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Gaelscoil Oisin

Gael Scoil Oisin, Dublin, 12

Feasibility

Gael Scoil Oisin is a feasibility study for a new primary school in Dublin 12 to cater for a growing number of parents and pupils who wish to avail of an irish speaking primary education.

The school proposed is to cater for a phased increase in pupil numbers over 6 years from 60 to 160 pupils.

This must allow for a school that can handle a phased expansion without compromising the function of the school.


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Extension to Detached House, Co. Wicklow

Extension to Detached Dwelling, Wicklow

Planning 2009

It is proposed that a detached dwelling in Co. Wicklow is to be extended to allow for extra bedroom space and an enlarged kitchen / dining area.

The roof space is also to be utilised to provide a mezzanine level and a grand stairwell.


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Apartments, D 9

Apartments, D 9

Planning Permission 2008

Grove Road Industrial Estate is a small brownfield site in Finglas that is presently still in use as a printworks. The area is predominantly residential as is its zoning.

As part of a modernisation process the printworks were to relocate to a more modern premises.

The development consists of a total of 45 number one and two bedroom apartments and duplexes.

The site development works comprise of a private landscaped deck area above the underground carpark along with private maintained garden areas surrounding each block.

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Apartments, D 9Cork South DocksUrban Design GuideTerenure VillageKent Station, Cork



Cork South Docks Local Area Plan

Cork South Docks LAP

Adopted February 2008

The regeneration of the Cork South Docks Area will be a major element in the achievement of Cork’s Gateway status as set out in the National Spatial Strategy

BCAP acted in a consultancy basis with O’Mahony Pike Architects to provide the architectural and urban design analysis for the Local Area Plan.

The Plan’s targets will be achieved through the development of a high density urban quarter which will be based around a new District Centre and two Neighbourhood Centres.

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Urban Design Manual, DoEHLG

Urban Design Manual, DoEHLG

Draft February 2008

The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government published a guide in February 2008 to “provide best practice advice on the practical implementation of the policies” contained in “Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas”.

Good planning, architectural design and efficient use of space illustrates how appropriate higher density can enhance and enrich the existing urban landscape.

BCAP contributed to this document in providing examples of analysis and concept proposals for case studies looking at various urban typologies.

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Apartments, D 9Cork South DocksUrban Design ManualTerenure VillageKent Station, Cork



Terenure, Draft Village Design Statement

Terenure, Draft Village Design statement

Consultation period

Terenure is an established urban village on the southside of Dublin City. The Associaton of the Residents of Terenure (A.R.T.) engaged BCAP to determine an appropriate direction for the development of the village over the next 5-10 yeas

The purpose of the study is to provide a framework through which the local community may pro-actively engage in the development and delivery of a vision for the sustainable growth of the village.

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Kent Station, Horgans Quay, Cork

Kent Station, Horgans Quay

Pre - Planning

Manor Park Homes are developing a 17 acre brown field site that runs the length of Horgan’s Quay in Cork docklands. The proposed development will include the new Kent Rail Station which will front onto the River Lee.

The possibilities of such a site so close to the centre of Cork city mark this as one of the country’s major urban regeneration projects.

BCAP worked in consultancy with O’Mahony Pike Architects in the preparation of a Masterplan Study for the site in question as requested by Cork City Council prior to the lodging of any planning applications.

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Rear Garden,Dublin, 6

Rear Garden, Dublin, 6

Complete

The rear garden of an Edwardian redbrick allowed for a Design to develop a system terraced spaces on various different levels.These spaces became a seating area, a lawn, a pond, a storage space and a lower level deck area.The brick was chosen to match the existing brick. It is a strong feature used to develop dwarf walls, planters and a feature pond. The sandstone paving slabs are surrounded By granite pavers. The borders are planted with various bamboos, architectural feature plants and herbacious perrenials.

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Rear Garden, D6Street Garden, D6



Street Garden,Dublin, 6

Street Garden, Dublin, 6

Complete

The front garden of an Edwardian redbrick was redeveloped to allow for the reinstatement of the original path, and the existing lawn was replaced with a sandstone pebble, with a central formal rectangle of granite setts. Inside this the partially raised bed was edged in Box hedging, framing tulips, grasses, acer bushes and hostas.The railings are bookended by two minature acers.

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Rear Garden, D6Street Garden, D6



Brennan Collins Architects + Planners7, Ashdale Road,Terenure,Dublin, 6

Tel: 01 492 7579E: [email protected]: www.bcap.ie


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