Dobbin + Company Architects are dedicated to addressing the housing crisis through innovative Low-Rise Medium-Density housing typologies, and reimagining redundant, carbon-intensive commercial buildings for alternative uses...
Design-Led.
Delivery-Focused.
AI-Enhanced...
“Our approach combines high-quality design with commercial pragmatism—ensuring that every project is both financially sound and architecturally distinguished. We don’t just design buildings; we unlock value from sites...”
Architecture is the Business of Change...
“We’re as focused on construction delivery as we are on design excellence,” says John Dobbin, Founding Director. “And we’re harnessing the power of AI to enhance speed, certainty, and economy across every stage of the process—from feasibility to final detailing.”
Our Studio Life in Dublin City Centre
At Dobbin+Company Architects, our studio is a vibrant hub of creativity and collaboration, nestled in the heart of Dublin City Centre. Here, our talented architects engage in dynamic discussions, sketch innovative designs, and bring to life our vision of sustainable living through Low Rise Medium Density housing and innovative commercial conversions.
We believe that architecture is not just about buildings; it's about creating spaces that foster community and enhance urban life. Join us as we capture the essence of our daily work through videos showcasing our team in action, transforming ideas into reality.
Density is Good...
“Our Low Rise, Medium Density typologies offer a replicable, policy-aligned model for high-quality, medium-density housing—balancing cost efficiency, community integration, and fast-track delivery potential.”
We are commercially focused and contextually driven...
Our work is context-sensitive, commercially astute and grounded in construction logic. We're here to make good architecture deliverable.
"We are interested in making architecture that is as economically intelligent as it is spatially rich.
Good design doesn’t have to mean higher risk—it should reduce it...”
Commercially Creative...
We blend resolute pragmatism and creative vision - a studio that believes the future of architecture lies in context-sensitive, commercially astute, environmentally conscious design.
Unlocking Potential
“Our role is to unlock a site’s potential and carry that vision through to a completed, successful building—delivered on time, on budget, and built to last.”
“With deep experience in Ireland’s planning and urban frameworks, we guide developers through complex approval processes with clarity and speed—particularly in sensitive, high-opportunity areas.”
Brown to Green Commercial Refurbishment
“We see redundant commercial stock not as risk, but as opportunity—unlocking hidden value in underused assets through smart, low-carbon adaptation strategies.”
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