Awards
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The Green Construction Award
Shortlisted
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The Green Construction Award
Shortlisted
Designed as part of a larger farm development with stables and cattle shed, this house is perched on top of a hill on the outskirts of Cork City with spectacular views across Cork County and beyond.
Due to the high wind loads, and with the First-Floor wall acting as a ‘sail’, it was decided to construct this house in Insulated Concrete Formwork to tie the entire structure together as one concrete mass. The ICF structure also allows for a high level of air-tightness and provides a thermal mass for heat retention.
Designed as part of a larger farm development with stables and cattle shed, this house is perched on top of a hill on the outskirts of Cork City with spectacular views across Cork County and beyond.
Due to the high wind loads, and with the First-Floor wall acting as a ‘sail’, it was decided to construct this house in Insulated Concrete Formwork to tie the entire structure together as one concrete mass. The ICF structure also allows for a high level of air-tightness and provides a thermal mass for heat retention.
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Single House Build / Design of the Year
Shortlisted
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Single House Build / Design of the Year
Shortlisted
Designed as part of a larger farm development with stables and cattle shed, this house is perched on top of a hill on the outskirts of Cork City with spectacular views across Cork County and beyond.
Due to the high wind loads, and with the First-Floor wall acting as a ‘sail’, it was decided to construct this house in Insulated Concrete Formwork to tie the entire structure together as one concrete mass. The ICF structure also allows for a high level of air-tightness and provides a thermal mass for heat retention.
Designed as part of a larger farm development with stables and cattle shed, this house is perched on top of a hill on the outskirts of Cork City with spectacular views across Cork County and beyond.
Due to the high wind loads, and with the First-Floor wall acting as a ‘sail’, it was decided to construct this house in Insulated Concrete Formwork to tie the entire structure together as one concrete mass. The ICF structure also allows for a high level of air-tightness and provides a thermal mass for heat retention.
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Building of the Year – Office (Small)
Shortlisted
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Building of the Year – Office (Small)
Shortlisted
The site is in a very rural setting with a forest backdrop of mature evergreen trees.
With this in mind, I wanted to use colours of deep green and natural timber to blend the house into the forest.
I also wanted the house to be quite rustic once built, instantly bedding the house in the landscape.
Internally the house is tactile with a variety of finishes, materials, textures and colours making the house feel warm and homely.
The site is in a very rural setting with a forest backdrop of mature evergreen trees.
With this in mind, I wanted to use colours of deep green and natural timber to blend the house into the forest.
I also wanted the house to be quite rustic once built, instantly bedding the house in the landscape.
Internally the house is tactile with a variety of finishes, materials, textures and colours making the house feel warm and homely.
![2020 Concrete Society Awards Nominated2](https://aobarchitects.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2020-Concrete-Society-Awards-Nominated2.jpg)
Concrete Element of the Year
Nominated
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Concrete Element of the Year
Nominated
The site is in a very rural setting with a forest backdrop of mature evergreen trees. With this in mind, I wanted to use colours of deep green and natural timber to blend the house into the forest.
I also wanted the house to be quite rustic once built, instantly bedding the house in the landscape. Internally the house is tactile with a variety of finishes, materials, textures and colours making the house feel warm and homely.
The site is in a very rural setting with a forest backdrop of mature evergreen trees. With this in mind, I wanted to use colours of deep green and natural timber to blend the house into the forest.
I also wanted the house to be quite rustic once built, instantly bedding the house in the landscape. Internally the house is tactile with a variety of finishes, materials, textures and colours making the house feel warm and homely.
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Residential Project of the Year
Shortlisted
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Residential Project of the Year
Shortlisted
The site is in a very rural setting with a forest backdrop of mature evergreen trees. With this in mind, I wanted to use colours of deep green and natural timber to blend the house into the forest.
I also wanted the house to be quite rustic once built, instantly bedding the house in the landscape. Internally the house is tactile with a variety of finishes, materials, textures and colours making the house feel warm and homely.
The site is in a very rural setting with a forest backdrop of mature evergreen trees. With this in mind, I wanted to use colours of deep green and natural timber to blend the house into the forest.
I also wanted the house to be quite rustic once built, instantly bedding the house in the landscape. Internally the house is tactile with a variety of finishes, materials, textures and colours making the house feel warm and homely.
![2019 Building and Architect of the Year Awards Finalist copy2](https://aobarchitects.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2019-Building-and-Architect-of-the-Year-Awards-Finalist-copy2.jpg)
The Green Construction Award
Shortlisted
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The Green Construction Award
Shortlisted
Designed as part of a larger farm development with stables and cattle shed, this house is perched on top of a hill on the outskirts of Cork City with spectacular views across Cork County and beyond.
Due to the high wind loads, and with the First-Floor wall acting as a ‘sail’, it was decided to construct this house in Insulated Concrete Formwork to tie the entire structure together as one concrete mass. The ICF structure also allows for a high level of air-tightness and provides a thermal mass for heat retention.
Designed as part of a larger farm development with stables and cattle shed, this house is perched on top of a hill on the outskirts of Cork City with spectacular views across Cork County and beyond.
Due to the high wind loads, and with the First-Floor wall acting as a ‘sail’, it was decided to construct this house in Insulated Concrete Formwork to tie the entire structure together as one concrete mass. The ICF structure also allows for a high level of air-tightness and provides a thermal mass for heat retention.
![2016 Irish Building Design Awards Logo Finalist Irish Building and Design Awards](https://aobarchitects.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2016-Irish-Building-Design-Awards-Logo-Finalist.jpg)
Single House Build / Design of the Year
Shortlisted
![2016 Irish Building Design Awards Logo Finalist Irish Building and Design Awards](https://aobarchitects.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2016-Irish-Building-Design-Awards-Logo-Finalist.jpg)
Single House Build / Design of the Year
Shortlisted
Designed as part of a larger farm development with stables and cattle shed, this house is perched on top of a hill on the outskirts of Cork City with spectacular views across Cork County and beyond.
Due to the high wind loads, and with the First-Floor wall acting as a ‘sail’, it was decided to construct this house in Insulated Concrete Formwork to tie the entire structure together as one concrete mass. The ICF structure also allows for a high level of air-tightness and provides a thermal mass for heat retention.
Designed as part of a larger farm development with stables and cattle shed, this house is perched on top of a hill on the outskirts of Cork City with spectacular views across Cork County and beyond.
Due to the high wind loads, and with the First-Floor wall acting as a ‘sail’, it was decided to construct this house in Insulated Concrete Formwork to tie the entire structure together as one concrete mass. The ICF structure also allows for a high level of air-tightness and provides a thermal mass for heat retention.
![2019 Building and Architect of the Year Awards Finalist2 Building and architect of the year awards](https://aobarchitects.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2019-Building-and-Architect-of-the-Year-Awards-Finalist2.jpg)
Building of the Year – Office (Small)
Shortlisted
![2019 Building and Architect of the Year Awards Finalist2 Building and architect of the year awards](https://aobarchitects.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2019-Building-and-Architect-of-the-Year-Awards-Finalist2.jpg)
Building of the Year – Office (Small)
Shortlisted
The site is in a very rural setting with a forest backdrop of mature evergreen trees.
With this in mind, I wanted to use colours of deep green and natural timber to blend the house into the forest.
I also wanted the house to be quite rustic once built, instantly bedding the house in the landscape.
Internally the house is tactile with a variety of finishes, materials, textures and colours making the house feel warm and homely.
The site is in a very rural setting with a forest backdrop of mature evergreen trees.
With this in mind, I wanted to use colours of deep green and natural timber to blend the house into the forest.
I also wanted the house to be quite rustic once built, instantly bedding the house in the landscape.
Internally the house is tactile with a variety of finishes, materials, textures and colours making the house feel warm and homely.
![2020 Concrete Society Awards Nominated2](https://aobarchitects.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2020-Concrete-Society-Awards-Nominated2.jpg)
Concrete Element of the Year
Nominated
![2020 Concrete Society Awards Nominated2](https://aobarchitects.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2020-Concrete-Society-Awards-Nominated2.jpg)
Concrete Element of the Year
Nominated
The site is in a very rural setting with a forest backdrop of mature evergreen trees. With this in mind, I wanted to use colours of deep green and natural timber to blend the house into the forest.
I also wanted the house to be quite rustic once built, instantly bedding the house in the landscape. Internally the house is tactile with a variety of finishes, materials, textures and colours making the house feel warm and homely.
The site is in a very rural setting with a forest backdrop of mature evergreen trees. With this in mind, I wanted to use colours of deep green and natural timber to blend the house into the forest.
I also wanted the house to be quite rustic once built, instantly bedding the house in the landscape. Internally the house is tactile with a variety of finishes, materials, textures and colours making the house feel warm and homely.
![2020 Irish Construction Industry Awards Finalist Irish Construction Industry Awards Finalist](https://aobarchitects.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2020-Irish-Construction-Industry-Awards-Finalist.jpg)
Residential Project of the Year
Shortlisted
![2020 Irish Construction Industry Awards Finalist Irish Construction Industry Awards Finalist](https://aobarchitects.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2020-Irish-Construction-Industry-Awards-Finalist.jpg)
Residential Project of the Year
Shortlisted
The site is in a very rural setting with a forest backdrop of mature evergreen trees. With this in mind, I wanted to use colours of deep green and natural timber to blend the house into the forest.
I also wanted the house to be quite rustic once built, instantly bedding the house in the landscape. Internally the house is tactile with a variety of finishes, materials, textures and colours making the house feel warm and homely.
The site is in a very rural setting with a forest backdrop of mature evergreen trees. With this in mind, I wanted to use colours of deep green and natural timber to blend the house into the forest.
I also wanted the house to be quite rustic once built, instantly bedding the house in the landscape. Internally the house is tactile with a variety of finishes, materials, textures and colours making the house feel warm and homely.
![AoB 2s Andrew OBrien Architect Cork](https://aobarchitects.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AoB-2s.jpg)