Robert Bourke Architects

The office was established by Robert Bourke in 2010 after having worked in design-led practices in Amsterdam, Berlin, London and Dublin. We work on an ever expanding range of projects including homes, community buildings and places for education and work. Our practice has received much praise and recognition for our work, including RIAI Best Emerging Practice in 2014, First Prize in the Irish Planning Awards Participatory Design Category and numerous national awards for our house designs.

Our projects are developed through an open, collaborative and exploratory design process resulting in unique spaces of character, integrity and material richness. We seek to create an architecture that is socially conscious, environmentally responsible and timeless in its aesthetic. From left to right – Maria Makarenko, Robert Bourke, Anna Pierce and Lucia Calleja

Having initially trained as a structural engineer at Trinity College Dublin, Robert went on to study architecture at Technical University Dublin and University of East London, gaining his Certificate in Professional Practice and Management at University College London in 2007. Robert established RBA in 2010, building upon six years of experience working in design-led practices in Amsterdam, Berlin, London and Dublin. Robert applies his unique design sensibility and extensive construction experience to every project alongside his highly collaborative and capable team.

Robert has a strong interest in the crossover between education and practice and has been teaching Masters of Architecture (MArch) students at the School of Architecture, University College Dublin since 2013. Anna has been a core member of the RBA team since 2013. She graduated with an honours degree from Technical University Dublin in 2012 and more recently gained her professional qualification from the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, receiving a Distinction for her case study documenting her role as project leader on our widely acclaimed Pavilion House.