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OBK Equator European Architects, which has a number of Clare projects in the planning process, have ex- panded their practice by opening a dedicated office in Galway.
The office will be lead by Eugene Mulcaire, former director of OKM Architects whose projects include the Crown Plaza, Mervue and the Galway City Webworks and Bus Sta- tion. Clare projects on-the-boards include a mixed-used development, a
neighbourhood centre and a primary CHIR ee NIB KSe
Planning permission for these de- velopments will be granted in early 2009 with construction commencing later next year
Stating that he was looking forward
to the challenges that lay ahead in the construction and development indus- try at large, Eugene Mulcaire said OBK’s current strength and tie-in to Equator European Architects would allow him offer extensive develop- ment support to those who “venture abroad and bring opportunities to those who may be new to the idea.”
OBK Equator European Architects have forged a unique, pan-European reputation as one of Ireland’s leading architectural design firms. OBK is the Irish office of Equator European Architects (EEA). Equator has for over 15 years built a European wide network of architectural practices. This interactive group of over 300 architects provides support to local and international clients from offices throughout Europe.
“The opening of OBK’’s Galway office demonstrates our commit- ment to the Irish market and our cli- ent’s needs locally and abroad.” said Arthur O’Brien, Managing Director, OBK Architects. “Although we have completed projects in Galway such as the Courtyard by Marriott, having the calibre of Eugene Mulcaire will allow us to fully support our client’s from our new premises.”