At Drake|Hourigan Architects, we focus on the creative & adaptive reuse of existing buildings of all types. Conor Hourigan is a Grade II Conservation architect and places conservation work and built heritage at the heart of the design practice. Ailish Drake is an architect and landscape designer whose design work extends outside to include landscape, public parks, and sensory gardens.

Public engagement and community involvement form an integral part of the design process and project realisation. Established in 2007, Drake|Hourigan is an RIAI Registered, Conservation Grade II, architectural practice based in Limerick, working nationwide. Precious things are wrapped in gold and this garden provides a precious habitat for wildlife, wrapped in an artfully designed golden wall.

The garden reflects Kerrygold’s natural positioning as a producer of high quality, healthy, natural food. The golden flecked boundary wall, with its verdant green undulating strip inspired by the rolling pastures of the Golden Vale, evokes Kerrygold’s roots and connection to Irish farming.  Nature Wrapped in Gold - Kerrygold Gold Medal Garden Bloom 2025, Photography by Jason Clarke

Terrazzo bench and flags design by Drake Hourigan Architects, produced by Bespoke Concrete Creations. Habitat Tower design by Drake Hourigan Architects, produced by MONARÚ. A digital collaboration centre, with new work space for start-up companies, meeting places, offices, conference and event facilities.