Philosophy
Our practice has fundamental values that are at the core of everything we do; 'Design Excellence', 'Architecture as a Collaborative Process', and the 'Creation of Sustainable Projects'. We believe that creativity and viability are not mutually exclusive and we strive to combine contemporary design with consistency and deliverability. Based on these beliefs, NDBA is able to approach any type of project and deliver outstanding results. NDBA Architects success is based on the talent and expertise of our staff. From start to finish, you will find a team of experts with a genuine desire to deliver a shared vision. The practice is able to provide staff with appropriate experience across a broad range of disciplines, from architectural design to master planning, sustainable design, interior design and conservation. Our guiding philosophy is "excellence through design".
Team
Niall Brennan
Managing Director
Niall Brennan has been a practicing architect for almost forty years.
In 1979, Niall founded the firm of Niall D Brennan Associates and is responsible for the continued growth and success of the practice over the past three decades.
Jude O’Loughlin
Director
Jude has been an integral part of the growth of NDBA Architects from its early days and has been responsible for numerous major commercial and residential projects in the Office, Hotel, Industrial, Childcare and Apartment markets including for example 110 Amiens Street, College Square, Terenure; Metropolitan Apartments and Faithlegg House Hotel.
Sustainability
At NDBA, we believe that sustainable design and good design are one and the same thing. The conventional view of sustainable design is one which seeks to minimise the negative environmental impact of buildings by enhancing efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space. Whilst we are committed to an architecture which considers energy and environmental impact from the outset, we also believe that sustainable design caters for sustainable living. Architecture is a public art and we believe that the quality of our built environment directly influences the quality of our lives. As architects, we actively shape communities, the built environment and its form, fabric and interior spaces, its landscape and public spaces.
Our decisions make a difference to many people over long spans of time. It is our responsibility to design with the future of others in mind and to consider the whole life and global perspective as well as the local context. NDBA Architects endeavours to create an enhanced quality of life through the realisation of healthy, uplifting buildings.
