O’Keeffe Architects is an architectural practice established by John O’Keeffe in 1991 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. The firm, operating as John O'Keeffe Architects Limited, has maintained a continuous presence in the Irish architectural landscape for over three decades, focusing on both public and private sector work. It is categorized as a micro company, highlighting its relatively small team, yet it holds a reputation for tackling complex design challenges.
The practice has developed notable expertise in redevelopment projects on constrained urban sites, with experience spanning commercial, educational, cultural, conservation, and residential architecture. Its portfolio demonstrates an ability to handle technically demanding briefs, particularly in the adaptation and reuse of existing structures. O’Keeffe Architects is distinguished not only by its design work but also by specialist knowledge of planning law, construction contracts, sustainability, and building conservation.
Recent project examples from their portfolio include bespoke residential properties in Killiney and Churchtown and renovations of protected structures in Dublin and Wicklow. The firm’s typical projects range in value from €400,000 to €5 million, indicating a focus on significant, often bespoke, developments.
The practice’s founder, John O’Keeffe, is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland and a Grade 3 conservation architect, which underlines the firm’s engagement with heritage and conservation work. Its operational area covers Dublin and the wider Leinster region, with some work extending to nearby counties. The office is currently based at Suite One, The Avenue, Beacon Court, Bracken Road, Sandyford, Dublin.