See how this Edwardian home in Dublin was transformed 

When old and new architecture are joined together focusing on practicality for modern living, the result can be exceptional

This Eaton Square, Terenure, extension modernises an Edwardian house with a kitchen and dining space, and the enclosure of yard space to make a charming courtyard. Pictures: Shane Lynam

Remember before Covid when we’d traipse around other people’s homes on the Open House weekend?

Every year, usually in September, historic buildings, modern architectural marvels and private homes opened to the public to foster an appreciation of good architecture. It was also a chance for us interiors voyeurs to indulge in design, maybe get ideas for our own homes and, in my case especially, to come across a particularly photogenic house with the bonus of an interesting back story to feature on these pages.