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Meet Michael
Oct 23, 2020
Michael McKeown
Meet Michael, Michael is a chartered architect with experience working across the UK, Ireland and Canada specialising in residential and commercial projects.
Michael believes in delivering architecture that offers high quality, sustainable design that is bespoke to each individual client. He has in depth knowledge of local planning policy and specialises in tailored design solutions that are sensitive to their surroundings and context.
Michael is currently experiencing first-hand the joys of self-build as he designs and builds his own home. To follow his progress check out his blog @farrantemple.glebe.
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PART II ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT / TECHNICIAN We are seeking a talented part II architectural assistant or architectural technician to join our team. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of bespoke design projects across the country, taking them from design concept, through to finished construction. Applicants should have a strong technical background, a flair for design and a keen eye for detail. Candidate requirements: Experience dealing with bespoke residential projects would be preferred. Skilled in AutoCAD, Sketchup and Microsoft Office. BIM / Revit experience would be advantageous. Friendly and personable with excellent communication skills. Excellent organisational skills and time-management, with ability to work well as part of a team. Strong technical background, with experience in technical details, working drawings and building control packages. A working knowledge of local Building Regulations and planning policy would be advantageous. Candidates will be expected to work individually and as part of a team. Full-time, permanent. Competitive salary, dependent on experience and ability. Please email your CV and work samples (not greater than 5MB) to info@healymckeown.com
The importance of bespoke layout design… At Healy McKeown Architects, our design projects are all produced bespoke to each client. This is critical to a successful design project as each client has an individual brief, layout requirements and site. Every site has its own characteristics and features that must be considered when designing, including the orientation, sun-path, views from the site, views of the site from other vantage points and privacy considerations. As part of the design process, in the initial stages we will engage with our clients in a design brief meeting, where the aim is to gather as much information as possible from the outset to get a clear picture of our clients’ requirements, likes/dislikes and ideas to be considered. As every client lives differently, this meeting is essential to ensure that the layout meets the criteria for the client and allows them to build a home that not only suits, but enhances their lifestyle. The importance of a successful layout cannot be understated, how rooms flow from one to the other, the ability to separate spaces in open-plan living arrangements, and also how money can be saved by cutting down on unnecessary circulation space, ensuring that every square foot of your new home is used and wasted space is reduced. A bespoke layout ensures that each space inside your home can take advantage of any features your site has to offer, whether it is a sea or mountain view from the kitchen sink, or a sunrise view from the master bedroom. For clients who have purchased a site with existing full planning permission, it is important to consider whether the approved plan is suitable for you and your lifestyle. It can often be very straightforward to submit a new planning application with a home that has been designed bespoke for you, to ensure you are starting your build on the right path from the outset. It is always cheaper to make changes on the paper than it is on the construction site. If you are just starting out on your build journey, or if you have recently purchased a site feel free to get in contact with us today for your free initial consultation.
