MORE Architecture: Moving, recent success and future partners

MORE Architecture Ltd has had the pleasure of working from the office on Castle Street for more than eight years. Over that time, we welcomed a wide array of passionate people embarking on their building journey.

We have seen many interesting projects and never tire of hearing people’s ideas. Now MORE Architecture is relocating to Austin Friars Street, formerly Jasmine Clothing and Accessories boutique. The new location is a signal of our growth and will make it easier for new clients to be aware of our presence where we hope to continue working with passionate people on interesting projects.

Recent success

A large portion of our recent success comes from our practice ethos. When working with MORE Architecture, planning and building becomes a partnership between owner and designer. Vision informs action, and action reinforces vision.

Success is never an accident. It is the result of vision sharpened by discipline, and action guided by careful planning. Too often, we admire the finished product—an accomplished leader, a thriving company, or a nice design—without recognizing the deliberate steps that made it possible. At its core, success is less about chance and more about preparation.

Planning permission success begins with clarity; a roadmap that outlines the steps to reach your planning permission goals. Without a plan, the planning process can become laboured and fraught with frustrations.

A recent project for a one-off residential dwelling sought planning permission with one of our designs from Wicklow County Council. The project was a redesign from a previous approved planning permission, which the owners did not like.

Guiding them through the planning process, MORE Architecture, submitted a revised design on their behalf – all was going well until the application received a further information request. Innocuous on first appearance but had the potential to create a series of knock-on consequences if not properly dealt with. MORE Architecture prepared the appropriate response and the submission received planning approval.

But planning permission is only half the equation. Building success requires relentless execution and energy. Dreams drawn on paper mean little unless the outcome is realised. The building stage demands patience, adaptability, and resilience. Even the best plans encounter setbacks but through collective owner and design team effort, most obstacles can be overcome.

Ultimately, success is not built overnight, nor should it be left to chance. A successful project is planned carefully, and then built deliberately. Those who embrace both sides—strategic foresight and practical persistence—don’t just dream of success; they construct it, brick by brick, day by day.

A happy homeowner of the Wicklow project had this to say about us, “we engaged MORE Architecture in 2023 following a recommendation and from the moment we met Ian and Rory we knew we were in excellent hands. The design they presented to us blew us away but it didn't stop there. They project managed the complete construction right through to completion, including landscaping, and during that whole period we were temporarily living on the other side of the country! We put complete trust in them and they did not fail us, communicating with us constantly on progress. The completed job still has us pinching ourselves such is the quality and design of what

is now our wonderful light filled home. They gave us recommendations for various aspects which turned out to be as professional as themselves. We could not recommend the MORE team highly enough and we do not say this lightly. They are just THE BEST.” Dave and Bernie, Wicklow.

Building on success

In every town and village there are zoned lands that are deemed to be ‘locked’ or perceived ‘not suitable for development’ for one reason or another. These zoned lands may only need a fresh set of trained eyes to see opportunity where others may not – all it may take is a conversation. If you would like to work together, come see us at our new location on Austin Friars Street, the new home of MORE Architecture.