Dermot Bannon: 'An architect can help bring a dream to life'

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At the 2025 RIAI/Simon Communities Open Door launch were Ber Grogan, Aisling McSharry, Dermot Bannon and Kathryn Meghen. Picture: Julien Behal

Consulting a pro is the first step towards taking your ideal living space from the realms of fantasy to reality.

That’s the advice from one of Ireland’s most high-profile architects, Dermot Bannon. “Consulting a registered architect can help homeowners bring their dream to life, whether it’s future-proofing their current home, an extension or planning a new build,” he says.