About Strand Architects

This practice offers services to clients ranging from private individuals to businesses, charities and state agencies.               

An RIAI Practice Member, Strand Architects produce quality architectural designs following guidance on best practice.

To make an enquiry or arrange a consultation e-mail mail@strandarchitects.eu or call 086 811 9985

and discuss your requirements with registered architect Mark Costello B Arch MUBC MRIAI ARB.




       
    



Design and planning services

Architectural services offered comprise all those required for the successful completion of a small project, including:

  1. +Design consultations and feasibility studies at a fixed hourly rate

  2. +Architectural design for houses and other buildings, for extensions, conversions and renovations

  3. +Applications for planning permission, retention permission and for Declarations on Exempted Development

  4. +Planning appeals and referrals to An Bord Pleanala

  5. +Interior design for shops, restaurants and other buildings

  6. +Applications for Disability Access Certificates and advice about accessibility in the built environment

  7. +Applications for Fire Safety Certificates

  8. +Construction drawing, site inspection and certification, building contract administration and management

  9. +Architect’s Opinions on Compliance with Planning and Building Regulations

  10. +Surveys, condition reports and Property Registration mapping


Conservation services

for historic buildings and Protected Structures

Mark Costello has RIAI Conservation Accreditation on the basis of a conservation Masters degree from UCD (MUBC, 2009).

Combined with many years of practical experience working on the renovation, adaptation and conservation of historic buildings

these qualifications enable him to offer a range of conservation services including assessments, reports, advice about

building repair and maintenance along with guidance about potential sources of grant funding.

 

Health and safety: Project Supervisor Design Process services

This practice is RIAI ‘Project Supervisor Design Process’ accredited and offers PSDP services in accordance with        

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.