Meet the Irish architects who have shaped our world

Irish architects have been transforming our landscape since the days of medieval castles, says Jennifer Sheahan 

Grafton Architects have worked on a redevelopment design for Crawford Gallery, Cork, that will increase gallery space by 50%; artistic impression of the sculpture gallery; Picture: Niezgoda Print

A friend of mine is currently house-hunting (unsuccessfully, like so many in this country), and I’ll take any opportunity to spend my free time browsing properties for sale in support of the hunt. 

Recently I came across a striking home in Sutton designed by Michael Scott, green-trimmed with curved art deco-style walls. In a sea of brick boxes, it was so eye-catching and unique that it made me stop and think about the power of architecture and design.