Isabel Barros Architects

25/09/2026

Have you checked our YouTube channel yet?

One of our videos has nearly 3,000 views, which is quite a bit more than our usual views.

See if you can guess which one... 👀 You might be surprised...

Have a look around and subscribe if you'd like to follow along. 👇
https://www.youtube.com/user/BarrosArchitects

08/09/2026

We’re very grateful for the kind words our clients have shared with us over the years.

If you’d like to see what our clients have said about working with us, you can find more reviews on our website and on Google.

https://isabelbarrosarchitects.ie/blog/home/testimonials/

14/08/2026

A fresh look for the apartment block at Burrow Holiday Park. 🎨

We developed a new external painting scheme to give the existing building a brighter, more contemporary appearance, using different tones to emphasise its individual volumes.

The colours were tested on site before the final scheme was selected, helping us assess how the different tones worked against the existing building and in natural light.

The transformation is remarkable.

Swipe to see the before, after and some of the work behind the design.

24/07/2026

We're taking a little time to recharge. ☀️
Our office will be closed from 25 July to 9 August for our summer break.
We'll be back on Monday, 10 August.
Wishing everyone a wonderful summer.
www.isabelbarrosarchitects.ie

26/06/2026

Sharing knowledge is an important part of professional practice.

Isabel is pleased to be delivering a live webinar on Ventilation Design for Energy Efficiency, providing a practical overview of residential ventilation design in Ireland, with a focus on Part F of the Building Regulations and its relationship with energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort.

More information: https://architectureuk.learnformula.com/webinar/ventilation-design-for-energy-efficiency-performance-and-comfort

17/06/2026

A staircase... before it becomes a staircase!

This 3D printed model was produced by the joiner who is making the staircase for one of our jobs on site. He designed the model himself and printed it in his workshop.

It's a simple idea, but a clever one. Being able to hold the staircase in your hand makes it much easier to discuss details.

Many of the ways we communicate and coordinate work on site have changed surprisingly little over the years. It's great to see craftspeople using digital tools in a practical way to support their work and communicate ideas more clearly.

Well done to O Shea joinery for this approach. 👏

16/06/2026

Please note that our phone line is temporarily unavailable.

We are working to get everything back up and running as soon as possible. In the meantime, please contact us by email [email protected] - or by direct message, and we'll be happy to assist.

Thank you for your patience.

12/06/2026

We love this zinc colour, shown here on a project nearing completion. We've used it a few times and it never disappoint! 😍

Materials can look so different on screen compared to real life. Notice how dark and grey the sample appears, while in reality it reads as a beautiful blue-grey. This shade has such beautiful depth that is, without a doubt, one of our favourites.

29/05/2026

We were happy this week to receive a decision to grant planning permission!

This is always an important milestone.

Particularly when the planner’s report describes the proposal as a development of a “high standard of contemporary design”.

Planning decisions like this matter. Not just because they move projects forward, but because they recognise the value of thoughtful, well-considered design.

That said, a decision to grant permission is only the beginning.

Detailed design, technical coordination, compliance, tendering, and construction oversight often take more time and effort than the application process itself.

Good projects are rarely defined by one decision. They are shaped by the hundreds of decisions that follow.

www.isabelbarrosarchitects.ie

15/05/2026