N J KEARNS & COMPANY LIMITED

N J Kearns & Company Limited is an architectural practice with a broad portfolio spanning education, healthcare, commercial, retail and residential sectors. The studio has recently delivered a range of specialist projects, including purpose-built units for people with mental disabilities, a 45-bed nursing home and a large school complete with a sports hall, alongside numerous smaller commissions.

Beyond design, the firm operates as an accredited accessibility auditor, securing Disability Access Certificates for a variety of developments and holding a particular interest in environments for people living with dementia. As a Grade III RIAI conservation architect, N J Kearns & Co. also restores historic assets such as churches, castles, cottages and former army barracks, blending heritage sensitivity with contemporary standards.

The practice welcomes projects of any scale-extensions, renovations or new-builds-and places a strong emphasis on sustainable design, having incorporated renewable technologies and passive-house principles into several recent buildings. Their holistic approach ensures functional, inclusive and environmentally responsible outcomes for clients across Ireland.