Robert Bourke Architects is an architectural design practice founded in 2010 by Robert Bourke in Dublin, Ireland. The studio is led by Bourke, who has a background in both structural engineering and architecture and whose experience spans practices in Amsterdam, Berlin, London, and Dublin. The current team includes associate architect Anna Pierce and architectural designer Lucia Calleja.
The firm works on a varied portfolio that includes homes, community buildings, and educational and workplace projects. Notable clients have included Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, Hill Street Family Resource Centre, and private clients. RBA is recognized for a collaborative approach to design and a particular focus on crafting projects with integrity and an understated richness of materials.
Robert Bourke Architects has received multiple awards, including RIAI Best Emerging Practice in 2014, first prizes in the Irish Planning Awards, and numerous national distinctions for house designs. Recent projects include the micro-extension High Street Balbriggan, which won the RIAI Living category in 2024 and received a Highly Commended Award at the Wood Awards Ireland. Other well-regarded projects are Pavilion House, Tenters Triangle, and Haddington Park.
Public engagement is reflected in their open studio events and frequent participation in Open House Dublin. The office, located at 37 North Great George’s Street, is among several architecture studios occupying the historic Georgian building in Dublin 1. The practice is known for developing designs that are environmentally responsible and socially aware, with careful attention throughout the construction process.
