‘Tigh Ghlas’ – Winner of the Retrofitting/Renovation Project of the Year, Irish Building and Design Awards 2026 – was the transformation of a Victorian end of terrace house into a contemporary ‘forever’ home for a client returning to Dublin from London. The glazed brick design draws inspiration from the Victorian tiles of the London Underground and the courtyard gardens of Marrakesh and the Alhambra. These references inform a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional brick construction, with vibrant yet refined elements that clearly express the junction between the old and new. The project features a 50 sqm light-filled open-plan kitchen/dining extension at ground floor level, along with a 7 sqm home office extension at first floor level. It further includes a 25 sqm garden room to the rear of the property with access onto an existing Mews laneway. These thoughtfully crafted spaces are designed to meet both the clients current and long-term needs.