Corraclare House, Co. Fermanagh
Corraclare House, Co. Fermanagh
Mullanavehy House, Co. Fermanagh
Donal McPhillips Architecture is an experienced, innovative, design led practice established in 2000.
Our specialism is high quality design rather than specific building types. We enjoy working on a broad range of projects; from small domestic works to large scale developments for private and commercial clients across Northern Ireland & Rep. of Ireland.
Every project is an original interpretation of the client, site, brief and budget with a strong emphasis placed on natural light, energy efficiency, and the relationship between the building and its surroundings.
Working from our purpose built design studio in Fermanagh, we offer a comprehensive architectural service from the inception of your project to completion of the building works including Tendering, Site Supervision & Project Management.
People
Donal McPhillips
Managing Director & Principal.
Following University (UUJ & QUB), Donal worked for Kennedy, Fitzgerald & Associates of Belfast and Brian Cooke Design in Enniskillen, before joining Opus Architects. He took over Opus in 2006 and established Donal McPhillips Architecture, which had offices in the north and south.
Donal has over 25 years experience in all areas of design & construction, combined with an expert knowledge of planning policies & guidelines. Over the years Donal has compiled an impressive portfolio of projects and a long list of satisfied clients.
Recently, Donal has been extremely grateful for the recognition and success in Housing, Building and Design Awards, and also been invited for the last 2 years to judge in the Irish Building of the Year Awards. This comes after 2 of his bespoke projects were identified by ‘RTE Home of the Year’, to feature on the very popular TV Programme. He has also been working with local Secondary Schools to aid their GCSE students progress with their CAD and Technical Drawing skills.
Helen Flanagan
Senior Architect & Student Mentor.
Helen graduated from the University of Dundee in 2006 with a Bachelor degree in Architecture. From there she completed her professional exams in 2007, and registered with ARB.
From qualifying, she worked in Mullarkey Pedersen Architects, based in Derry/ Londonderry, and gained great experience in a range of projects from restoration of Ecclesiastical buildings, to educational projects and domestic architecture too.
Helen enjoys designing and meeting specific requirements of each client, and is skilled in preparing drawings for statutory approval. Her speed, accuracy, construction drawings, and presentation standards are excellent. With Helens experience and knowledge, it enables her to be an excellent mentor to our architecture students, and great collaborator with all our team.
Paul Kingston
Senior Architectural Technologist & Designer,
Construction Drawing Manager.
Paul graduated from the University of Ulster Jordanstown in 2012, with a degree and subsequent Masters, having previously completed a course in Architectural Technology at South West College Omagh.
He gained experience working with a number of architectural practices across Northern Ireland including Consarc Design in Belfast and Maxwell Pierce Architects in Enniskillen, before joining Donal McPhillips Architecture in 2016.
Paul is a very experienced, and senior member of the team at DMA, an excellent designer, with expertise in construction drawing production and detailing for energy efficiency and integration of renewable technologies.
Kerri Quigley
Senior Architectural Assistant,
Assistant Manager.
Kerri is a Queen's Architecture graduate, who spent time studying in Brussels before securing her Masters degree in 2011.
Following her graduation, she had amassed experience working with Buro North, Strategic Spaces and Diadem in the planning and delivery of large scale projects across Australia and South Asia.
Kerri takes a human centred approach to design to ensure that people are at the centre of the design process to create houses that become homes, and has a flare for modern design with a passion for materiality and detailing. Importantly her onsite experience in delivering projects ensures that design vision is realised through all stages of construction.
With her experience, skill set, and professional demeanour, she gained the position of Assistant Manager of the Practice.
Claire McGovern
Admin Manager & Planning Consultant.
Claire secured a BSc Degree in Environmental Planning from Queens University Belfast in 2009, and furthered her studies with a Masters in Sustainable Rural Development and Project Management in 2010, also from Queens.
Following work with a Development Association Charitable Trust, and as a Community Coordinator for Adelaide City Council; Claire then worked as a Clerical Officer for a large Private Practice, and Office Manager for the family Construction Company. In addition to that, Claire is on the Executive Committee for her local football club, and has held the position of Treasurer for the last 10 years.
Claire's organisation and attention to detail is excellent, and her knowledge of Planning Policies and standards, added to her tendering nous, her position as Admin Manager makes her extremely valuable to the Practice.
Sarah Gunn
Architectural Assistant.
Sarah graduated in 2015 with a Masters in Architecture from the University of Ulster, Belfast. With a strong interest in sustainability, she also attained a Masters in Leadership for Sustainable Development from Queen’s University, Belfast.
After graduating she was hired by Anderson Architect in Portadown where she worked on a number of residential and commercial projects. In 2016 she began working at Maxwell Pierce Architects in Enniskillen and here she worked on a number of conservation projects as well as high-end bespoke dwellings.
Sarah has a flare for producing designs in response to each client brief and enjoys developing and seeing them through to the final stages. She is an accomplished designer, and extremely detailed in her construction drawing production.
Natalia Mokras
Architectural Assistant.
Natalia gained a Bachelor degree in Architecture from the University of Ulster in 2021, and immediately joined DMA for a Professional Year of Practice.
Following the Placement term, Natalia returned to University, and recently graduated with a Masters in Architecture from Queens University of Belfast. During her final year thesis project, she was a successful finalist in her ‘Regenerative Rathlin’ Future Island-Island open design competition submission, which led to a fellowship residency on Rathlin Island in October 2024.
We are delighted that Natalia is back working with us, to undertake her Part 3 journey. She has been an integral and valued member of the DMA team for many years, with a keen interest in contemporary design, and high level detailing.
Chanelle McCullagh
Architectural Assistant.
Chanelle first joined DMA in 2023, and is a very astute Architectural Assistant.
Completing a BA in Architecture at University of Ulster, she has already amassed a body of work experience, in architectural practice with Coogan and Co, and also in sales and graphic design.
She has worked on many bespoke dwelling projects, restoration and extensions of significant homes, and some of our sports and commercial schemes too; with high level presentation standards and accuracy.
Tiffany Adams
Architectural Technologist.
Tiffany joined our team in 2024, following her return to Ireland after working in Canada as a design specialist in a custom fit-out internationally spread building company.
On securing her Architecture Degree from Atlantic Technological University, Tiffany worked for a major Timber Frame Company in Monaghan, and also as a design technician with Entekra who were a commercial and residential prefab company whose main market was in North America.
She has a keen eye for detail, and a passion for modern design and sustainable building solutions.
Naoise Maguire
Admin Assistant.
Naoise is an admin assistant, and provides our design and technical staff, as well as the admin manager with administrative and general office support.
She graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor of Business Degree from ATU Sligo, and also has great experience from working in other excellent local businesses.
Naoise’s aptitude, focus and abilities in dealing with our daily duties are excellent.
