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Colm Doyle
DMVF Architects
276- 278 Lower Rathmines Road
Dublin
Ireland
DMVF Architects
276- 278 Lower Rathmines Road
Dublin
Ireland
Typical Job Costs:
€500,000 - €2 million
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Professional Information:RIAI Registered Architectural Practice.
RIAI Grade III Conservation Practice.
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DMVF Architects are an experienced team of designers based in Dublin. DMVF have extensive experience in the design and delivery of house extensions and one-off houses for design conscious clients.
We are a conservation accredited practice specialising in delivering contemporary and conservation architecture designed, detailed and crafted to produce beautiful buildings and interiors.
At DMVF we offer a bespoke one on one service to each of our clients. Each design is different and we like put out clients at the centre of the design process.
Services Provided
Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Conservation, Home Renovation, House Extensions, House Plans, House Restoration, Passive Houses, Project Management, Sustainable Design, Swimming Pool Construction, New Home Construction
Areas Served
Dublin, Co. Wicklow, Co. Meath, Co. Kildare, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Awards
RIAI membership. RIAI Grade III Conservation Accreditation. Shortlisted for the RIAI Architecture Awards 2012 - Public Choice Award and Best House Extension Award. Winner of House Extension and Refurbishment of the Year award 2017 at Building and Architect of the Year Awards.
23 Projects for DMVF Architects
Donnybrook, County Dublin
Refurbishment and Extension to Protected Structure
12 photos
Saint Kevin's, Dublin, County Dublin
Camden Street - rethinking city living above Dublin's busy bustling city streets
8 photos
Newcourt, Bray, County Wicklow
Grosvenor
16 photos
Dublin, CO DUBLIN
House Extension & Remodel, Dartry, Dublin 6.
11 photos
Blackrock, County Dublin
Custom Home Bungalow remodeled
18 photos
Killincarrig, Greystones, County Wicklow
New House Burnaby Greystones
41 photos
Dublin, County Dublin
Sandymount
16 photos
Rathfarnham, Dublin, County Dublin
Complete Refurbishment & Extension to a standard two-storey detached house
6 photos
Dublin, County Dublin
Coastal Dublin Home
35 photos
Dublin, County Dublin
Hamilton Lodge
23 photos
Celbridge, County Kildare
House Extension, Studfarm, Kildare
17 photos
Rathfarnham, CO DUBLIN
House Extension Rathfarnham, Dublin.
7 photos
Featured Review
fitzliz
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Amazing firm of architects, I used them for a large renovation and extension and can’t recommend them highly enough.Read Full Review
18 Reviews for DMVF Architects
5.0|18 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication4.8
Value4.8
HU-409791604
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At our initial meeting with DMVF we were struck by the professional , client oriented approach. This continued throughout our substantial project
Ann and John Hyland
yesterday
John Braine
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Client
I can't recommend DMVF enough. They are incredibly talented architects who went above and beyond at every stage of our build - we literally could not have got through it without them. They are also the co-authors of the must-read Irish book on home renovation; Make The Home You Love!
3 days ago
Imelda Murphy
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Client
We hired DMVF to design an extension to our 250-year-old gate lodge. The job also called for a complete renovation of the gate lodge.
We were living abroad in the States and after collecting some references from previous clients we were very happy to go ahead.
DMVF did not disappoint and took on the project from start to finish.
They spent a lot of time via phone and email on the design of the extension, complimenting it to the original lodge.
After the design was agreed upon, they placed planning into the local papers according to planning laws in Ireland.
They put the project to tender and we were very happy with the winning bid
The project took about a year and we did not come across any major problems. DMVF was very obliging when we changed our minds about various decisions already agreed upon. Example design of interior doors, bathrooms, kitchens, and the like.
We are very happy in fact we are over the moon with the finished project. Our family and friends have spent many happy visits to the now completed lodge.
We look forward now to the day when friends can come again and visit us in our beautiful gate lodge preserved for another 250 years by Colm Doyle of DMVF
4 days agoLast modified:4 days ago
John Fagan
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Client
I now live in my dream home thanks to DMVF and John Flood. He was brilliant about keeping on budget and keeping the builder on point and got the job done. Nothing was ever a problem and was patient and thorough right from the planning phase through to completion. I couldn’t recommend DMVF more they’re brilliant, consider yourself lucky to have them on the job for you John Fagan Westmeath
4 days ago
HU-233271856
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I was extremely lucky to move into my new home with just days to spare before the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020. Due to the ongoing restrictions, I have had ample opportunity to spend time there over the past year and I remain delighted with the results. The project involved a complete renovation of a 1930's red brick property, with two storey rear and single storey side extensions. I first met Lisa McVeigh shortly after the purchase of the property was completed. From the earliest sketches, where my rough ideas were taken into account and onward to the final plans, whereby Lisa's experience and input vastly enhanced the finished project, Lisa and her team at DMVF were with me every step of the way, to the granting of final planning permission. I have a busy and demanding job and I found great reassurance in the knowledge that the DMVF team were overseeing the day-to-day project management, giving me plenty of notice about timelines for important decisions, providing comprehensive advice on the options for finishes, fixtures, fittings and trusted suppliers. This left me with sufficient time to visit suppliers, to avoid unnecessary trips where spare time was scarce and to make the right choices. Any queries I had were quickly addressed and the project finished on time and under budget. I could not ask for more and have no hesitation in recommending DMVF Architects to any potential client. Sincere thanks to Lisa, Marguerite and Kevin at DMVF and I look forward to inviting you guys to my belated housewarming!
1 April, 2021
canny_aine
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Client
From start to finish we had an excellent experience with DMVF. Our project was a period property renovation with a contemporary kitchen and living room extension. These architects listened to what we wanted and designed a house that is perfect for family living with clever design solutions, including lots of storage. Also, they were always mindful and sympathetic to the original Art Deco style. With their expertise and professionalism our dream home was realised.
1 April, 2021
HU-70234792
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DMVF advised us on our recent loft conversion, drawing up plans with thought put into the details down to the nth degree - which electrics to pull off which switches / the implications of dimmers, and most importantly how to get the most from the space! The en suite is the coup de foudre; DMVF transformed the bog standard blueprint suggested by our builder into a gorgeous bathroom with oversized shower, cute shelf for toiletries to avoid any clutter on the shower floor, towel cupboard, large vanity with fantastic space for storage alongside the sink and within the drawers, stylish lighting in the shower and a big mirror with built-in lights perfect for getting dolled up. (The builder himself thinks it looks like a hotel!) 5 Stars!
31 March, 2021
Pam Farrell
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Client
Everything with spot on with design , builder
And even when we opted change a few things, it was no problem. Overall budget cost was
As we expected. Most helpful architects to deal with and would highly recommend. I certainly would be using again if we need further design or building in the future.
31 March, 2021
Fiona Teehan
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Client
Colm and his team at DMVF were fantastic to work with. We wouldn’t have the fabulous hone we have today without their input. Colm is a very conscientious guy. No matter how busy he was, he always made time for us, even when he was under pressure to help us with anything - from kitchen to the bathrooms. Nothing was ever too much trouble. By the end of the project, we had way more than we had envisaged.
31 March, 2021
HU-102551347
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I really can't recommend DMCF Architects highly enough. My wife and I both selected DMVF independently when we were looking for an Architects to oversee a large home reconstruction. Lisa McVeigh took on the project and she worked with us along with her excellent team throughout the time it took to undertake the works.
She was with us every step of the way and her attention to detail was second to none. We would never have managed such a project without her attention to detail, and total professionalism throughout the build. She was literally with us every step of the way and both my wife and I highly recommend DMVF Architects.
31 March, 2021
Mac Doyle
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Client
Best decision engaging Colm in DMVF to create our dream family home. Reviewed the work of many Architect's to ensure our vision and requirements matched as the Architect/ Client relationship is hugely important; Colm came highly recommended and excelled our expectations. Old property, which we wanted to respect but also wanted to future proof our home. Colm's guidance was invaluable and covered much more than the Architectural arena. Highly highly recommend and if we weren't so happy with the outcome we'd be using DMVF again!!
2 November, 2020
fitzliz
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Amazing firm of architects, I used them for a large renovation and extension and can’t recommend them highly enough.
10 October, 2018
cosmobud
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We hired Colm from DMVF to design and manage the renovation and adaption of our 1950's bungalow. We have 3 children and our youngest boy, who is 11 years old is disabled and uses a wheelchair. This obviously meant we had many extra requirements outside those of a normal build/renovation project. The first thing that struck us about Colm is that he is a great listener and took all our family’s requirements on board and in particular fully understood the needs we had in relation to our son. He is a great designer – we couldn’t be more pleased with the design he came up with (even though we tried to lead him down many dead ends of alternative designs!). Not only was Colm’s design very functional and practical for having a child with a disability, it is also a fantastic space to live in – he maximised the light, the flow of the house, the aesthetics and the feel of the house, and also the all-important storage, whilst always ensuring that our house was suitable for the long term care of our son. We are in our house 9 months now, and it still gives us great joy as well as peace of mind, to know that this is our house for life, and that it will be suitable for the long term care of our son.
As well as being a great designer, Colm is very approachable, diplomatic (a surprisingly important trait during the build, not least with ourselves!), he paid great attention to detail, always cared about the project, was really interested and helpful regarding the interior, and also with regard to the outdoor space. It’s worth noting that Colm was particularly invaluable during the build when he was also our project manager.
At the start of the project when budgets were foremost on our mind, we had to consider whether we would also engage Colm past the design and planning stage. We can now say that having Colm on board for all stages of the project was the best money we spent.
As an aside, it was always a pleasure dealing with any of staff in the DMVF office.
1 March, 2016Last modified:14 March, 2016
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Colleague
A great company to work with.
Their ideas and designs are second to none in their field.
Colm is always helpful and goes the extra mile for his customers.
Would recommend. A++
3 June, 2015
kissmass
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Received an estimate
Very good consultation and new ideas - he worked in London as well as in Dublin, and that wide grasp in space design has very much difference from other boring designers who just paint your walls in different color and put that round sun-shaped mirror in your bedroom.
17 February, 2015Last modified:17 February, 2015
avmangan
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Client
I engaged Colm of DMVF to do a full remodel of my home. Colm managed every aspect of the project and made it virtually stress-free for me. I was absolutely delighted with the level of service, professionalism and experience that DMVF brought to the project. Colm's insight into what I wanted and what I needed was remarkable.He created space and light that I didn't even think was possible. I am vey happy with the space created by Colm in my home and I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for an architect.
11 September, 2013
aleximax
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Colm at DMVF was the architect for the extension to our three bed. When our third child arrived the house was at bursting but we had always planned on extending. I think making the actual decision and whether to do it ourselves was actually the hardest part. We read lots of advice on the internet about project managing the build yourselves etc and we were very unsure what to do. DMVF were recommended to us by a friend who had a really super remodel done by them. The process was pretty easy from there on in, actually. Colm, one of the partners in DMVF, came out and explained the whole thing and then came back a couple of weeks later with drawings. The design itself was exactly what we wanted – sleek and modern with a really cool kitchen diner, a room for the kids and much needed chill out space. He was great as he “encouraged” us to have some really practical features – like great storage and plugs and light switches where you need them (even if you didn’t know you’d need them there!) and places to put coats- all of which are really small but make a huge difference to how liveable the place is. He came with us and chatted to the neighbours and really put them at ease which helped us get planning straight away.
I guess part of the reason we’d delayed getting the extension was cause we’d heard of some many horror stories but ours was pretty smooth – we met up on site regularly and if there were problems, it was managed well and solutions happened. Overall it was much less stressful than we’d anticipated. We just had to work with Colm and he worked with all the other suppliers etc. He was a great help on advice with colours and suppliers for kitchens and bathrooms – cause we’d young kids he suggested not blowing the budget on finished at were within their reach - simple practical things like that.
I’d always loved the house and was worried it might lose some of its charm and be too modern or clinical- but it really hasn’t. It’s a home and one that works for us. I’d certainly recommend DMVF.
18 September, 2012
naois
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Client
Tasked with the complete renovation of a large seaside 1960s holiday property, and with no prior experience of property renovation I found myself in need of expert advice. The house suffered from a litany of problems dating back to the original build, which needed immmediate remedy, and also required an internal reconfiguration to make it more suitable for modern living.
I hired DMVF Architects to oversee the project from design and planning permission through to the completion of the building works. I worked closely with Colm Doyle of DMVF for 6 months on the project, and found his advice on every element - from structural considerations to interior design decisions - invaluable.
The project was completed on time, and on budget, and far exceeded the expectations of my family for whom I oversaw the project. The core issues such as chronic damp have been cured, and the house enjoys a new lease of life as the perfect holiday home.
I have no hesitation in recommending DMVF Architects, and Colm Doyle in particular.
6 September, 2012
Commented: Fabulous Kitchen. What colours are using on the units and walls pleaseThank you for your question Evelyn, it was some time ago but the kitchen cabinetry look like Cornforth White from Farrow & Ball and the island blue is mostly likely Stiffkey Blue. Hope that helps.
12 February, 2021
Commented: Could I ask what type of flooring was used in this project?Hi Rachel,
The floor used was a semi-solid oak floor. This exact floor is no longer in production.
Thanks,
Colm.
19 November, 2018
Commented: Upper Cabinet ColorThe paint is Little Greene French Grey.
4 March, 2016
Commented: Stools at island and wall colourThe paint is French Grey by Little Greene. The stools are from Caligaris.
4 March, 2016
Commented: LightingThe fridge is a 900mm wide double door fridge with two 900 wide freezer drawers below. It is integrated so that it mirrors the pantry which is at the other end.
4 March, 2016
Commented: Dining tableHi, we bought the dining table in a second hand shop and then painted it and had a glass top made for it.
26 February, 2016
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