“Together, we founded Patrick McCabe Architects in 2013, to focus on residential design.

We both graduated in Architecture from UCD and from there, worked in Dublin and London, learning our trade and craft in large commercial firms before returning to Galway. From 1992, as Directors of a large regional firm, we became rooted in the West of Ireland, it’s culture, language, ambition, and thirst to look outward for inspiration, and harness this for local context.

In 2013, we decided to focus solely on residential design and offer a bespoke, dedicated, and hands-on design service.

As a family, we built a house, created a home, extended and modified it to suit growing  needs—so we know a lot now about good house design….from the functional needs of storage, access, orientation, etc., to the aspirational needs of infusing joy and ambiance into our homes. Our mission is “to enhance lives through innovative design”.

We are passionate about architecture and design, and feel fortunate to be able share our own life experiences with you, in your journey to  realising your new or extended home.

After all, building or extending a house is probably the greatest investment you will make in your lifetime, and therefore deserves a dedicated, bespoke design service.”

—Patrick McCabe & Sarah Kelly

Patrick McCabe | B.Arch, FRIAI, RIBA, Grade 2 Conservation Architect, PSDP Accreditation

Hailing from Dublin, Patrick graduated in architecture from UCD in 1984. Having worked in London, he then became design director of a prominent practice in Galway,  steering it to substantial growth and receiving multiple awards along the way.

He founded Patrick McCabe Architects in 2013, with a mission to make architecture that works, and now feels lucky to be able to concentrate on what he  loves best—the contemporary home.

Patrick was instigator and chairman of Open House Galway, The West of Ireland Architectural Festival, and chairman of the Western Group of Architects.

Sarah Kelly | B.Arch, FRIAI

Hailing from Galway, Sarah also graduated in Architecture from UCD. After a stint in London, Sarah became involved in the architecture practice founded by her father, Simon J. Kelly, working on projects across the genres from homes to neighbourhood designs to urban spaces.  

Sarah focuses on the integration of architecture with interior design to ensure houses become  homes. 

Always taking part in  extra-curricular projects, Sarah has been involved with The Western Group of Architects, Open House Architecture Festival, Exhibitions, Business and Professional Women.