studio m architects
is an award winning architectural practice, which was established in 1999 by Patricia Mangan.
We are passionate about what we do and invest great energy in delivering projects which are well thought through and finely crafted. Patricia is involved in every project, offering a highly creative and ultimately personal service to our Clients.
We aspire to creating projects that are timeless, of the highest quality materials and with minimal impact on the environment.
We design projects in a very intimate and hands-on way and collaborate with people that we know and trust. Our conceptual ideas are developed and presented through sketches, models, drawings and dialogue.
Each design solution is unique to the project, the client and the place. Our clients are always at the centre of our design process.
Studio m architects has been widely published and won numerous awards including two RIAI Awards.
Who we are
patricia mangan
Director | architect
Having graduated from the School of Architecture, DIT, Dublin with first class honours in 1989, Patricia worked in London for Max Hutchinson and Partners.
In 1991 Patricia joined Jean Nouvel et Ass., Paris where she worked on a number of prestigious projects such as the Tour San Fins, Paris and Galleries Lafayette, Berlin.
In 1994 on returning to Dublin, Patricia joined Murray O’Laoire Architects working on projects in Dublin and Moscow. From 1995 to 1996 Patricia was a lecturer in Interior Design at DIT, Dublin.
In 1997 Patricia went into private practice and in 1999 was a co-founder of studio m architects, an award winning practice.
Patricia has also diversified into product design and is currently developing a range of household products.
Patricia is passionate about design and brings her vast experience and attention to detail to each project.
SARAH o’rEILLY
ARCHITECT
Sarah graduated with a BArch(Hons) from Dublin Institute of Technology in 2007. She subsequently completed her architectural studies in Professional Practice at University College Dublin and is a member of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland.
Over the past 16 years Sarah has worked for a number of Dublin based architectural practices, she started her career in studio m architects and subsequently worked in Brazil Associates and Andrew Lohan Architects. In 2021 she returned to studio m Architects bringing with her a vast array of experience in a range of projects across the country, including one-off houses, housing developments, hotels, churches, industrial and commercial projects.
Sarahs particular area of expertise is in Planning, Project & site management works.
BRIAN CLEARY
architectural technician
Following graduation in Architectural Technology from Dublin Institute of Technology in 1986, Brian's career has been primarily focused on project & site management work. This has been particularly in relation to design driven residential and retail architectural & interior projects in both Dublin & UK. Achievements include an RIAI regional award for Pharmacy retail with studio m architects in 2006.
A further Teagas Diploma in Amenity Horticulture in 2012 followed a Silver Gilt award for his engaging space garden exhibit 'Columbarium' at Bloom 2011, subsequently branching into residential landscaping design and site supervision work. Brian has a long standing association with studio m architects.
Brian’s particular area of expertise is in construction detail, project & site management work.
WIBOL EM GALEOTTI
architectural graduate
Wibol graduated with a Single Cycle Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Florence in 2020. His thesis was an examination and design of sustainable townhouses in Portugal.
Following an Internship in Florence he relocated to Ireland and joined studio m architects in September 2021. Wibol has worked across several projects from conception to completion.