ABOUT

Paul Keogh Architects

Paul Keogh Architects was founded with a singular vision: to create architecture that responds thoughtfully to its context while pushing the boundaries of design excellence. Over four decades, we have grown into one of Ireland's most respected architectural practices, trusted by homeowners, housing bodies, and public institutions alike.

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Paul Keogh (Director)

With 49 years of industry experience, Paul Keogh has led the design and delivery of over 20 award-winning housing and public projects across Ireland. A former RIAI President and Fellow of both the RIAI and RIBA, he brings deep expertise in social housing, conservation, and community-led public realm design.

Rachael Chidlow (Director)

With 40 years of post-qualification experience, Rachael Chidlow has shaped some of PKA's most acclaimed interiors and private residential projects across Ireland. A member of the Society of Designers in Ireland, she brings a refined, detail-led approach to interior and urban design projects.

Brighdín Ní Mháille (Associate Director)

After obtaining a first-class honours degree from The Dublin School of Architecture, Brighdín Ní Mháille joined Paul Keogh Architects in 2005 and has been Project Architect on a number of the practice’s most prestigious, award-winning projects including Glin Court, Cornamona Court and Liberty House.

Paul Maher (Associate Director)

Paul Maher studied at The Dublin School of Architecture, obtaining an honours bachelor degree in 2012. After working for award-wining practices in Rotterdam, New York, and London, Paul joined PKA in 2022, and has led the delivery of a number of PKA’s complex housing and public realm projects, including the regeneration of Quay Street & Environs in Balbriggan.

Wider Team

Our wider team of sixteen includes associate directors, associates, project architects, technicians and graduates, working alongside our three directors from PKA’s custom-designed studios at the edge of Dublin's Liberties. Together, they bring broad, hands-on experience across housing, private residential, conservation and public realm projects, combining technical expertise with a shared commitment to design quality at every stage of delivery.

Consultant Network

Over four decades in practice, PKA has built strong, longstanding relationships with a trusted network of external consultants across the industry, including planning and development consultants, structural and civil engineers, building services engineers, sustainability and energy specialists, quantity surveyors, ecologists, and landscape architects. These established working relationships allow us to assemble experienced, well-coordinated project teams quickly, ensuring technical expertise is embedded from the earliest stages of design through to completion.