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An award wining architectural practice based in Cork City established in 1940 by Frank Murphy FRI

Frank Murphy and Partners are an award wining architectural practice based in Cork City established in 1940 by by Frank Murphy FRIAI RIBA father of the current managing partner Peter Murphy FRAI. The firm moved to its current location in the old Granary Building on Rutland Street, Cork which they purchased in 1994. Since its establishment 70 years ago the practice has undergone significant change

with each new generation of partners and design staff. The guiding principles on which it was founded remain the same: Innovation, Sustainability and good design standards, today these are the core values which continue to shape the practice. Our track record for delivering buildings of the highest architectural excellence, combining innovative design, craft, and environmental responsibility, has been the key to our continuing success. We pride ourselves on team work and keeping close contact with our clients. With the wealth of experience behind us from local, national and international projects we can provide our clients with the best possible solutions. We understand their requirements from an early stage; this ensures that the process of the design and the delivery of information are carried out accurately and on time. The practice has considerable experience in a wide range of building types and has a reputation for maintaining a high standard design and finish while continually pushing the boundaries of architecture. Working closely with our clients, we seek to provide cost effective, appropriate and sustainable design to suit their needs. Ideas and proposals are presented by our experienced staff in a clear and understandable way. The professional and friendly team ensures working with us will be a rewarding, enjoyable and interesting experience

The practice has a commitment to excellence in all aspects of architectural design. Frank Murphy and Partners strive to offer good quality design to help individual clients attain their objectives.

27/05/2026

Emergency works progressing at St Colman’s, with major roof repairs and preservation works. 🏫🌞

Slow Life - Benjamin Lazzarus 🎵

- Ciarán.

13/05/2026

🚧 Emergency works are currently underway at St Colman’s, with major roof repairs and preservation works.

🏗️ A temporary protective canopy, installed by Skyline Scaffolding has been erected to allow works to continue while protecting the building from the elements. 🌦️

🏫 These essential repairs will preserve the historic fabric of St Colman’s and support its long-term future for generations of school children to come.

- Ciarán.

07/05/2026

✨ Completed in 2020 | 1–3 Tower Buildings, MacCurtain Street, Cork

Located in the heart of Cork’s Victorian Quarter 🏛️, this landmark building was carefully restored and renovated from the bare structure through to full fit-out, bringing a prominent early 20th-century building back into active use.

The works focused on preserving and enhancing the building’s historic character, including the repair and restoration of the original brickwork and terracotta detailing 🧱, replacement of unsuitable PVC windows with conservation-appropriate timber sliding sash windows 🪟, and refurbishment of the turret cornicing and rooftop iron railings 🔨.

The completed development now accommodates retail units at lower levels 🛍️ with residential apartments above 🏠, contributing to the ongoing regeneration of MacCurtain Street.

- Ciarán.

30/04/2026

Scaffolding at St Colman’s College Fermoy from ground level to the top 🏗️⬆️

‘World in My Eyes’ by Depeche Mode 🎵

- Chris.

21/04/2026

Phase 2 has commenced on the reroofing project at the former Cooperage building! 🏗️
Located on the old Irish Distillers site off Popes Quay, dating from circa 1890–1900, this structure sits adjacent to the former Bottling Plant and now serves as a UCC annex for lecturing and research. 🏛️

The works involve the replacement of the existing failing natural slate roof. The original build-up comprised natural slates fixed to battens over a horsehair layer on pine tongue-and-groove boarding, all supported on timber rafters. Existing steel gutters are also being prepared and repainted as part of the works. 🎨

- Ciarán.

15/04/2026

Clean lines and material contrast define this exterior detail—natural stone cladding paired with precast coping and a gravel drainage base. The staggered stepping stones create a functional circulation path while maintaining permeability and low maintenance. 🧱📐🌿

- Ciarán.

08/04/2026

A roof junction detail shaped by weathering, craft, and careful layering. 🌧️🧱

Lead flashing is stepped into the brickwork, following the mortar joints to shed water cleanly away from the façade.
Each piece overlaps to create a continuous barrier, directing runoff down onto the roof surface below.
The valley is formed to collect and channel water efficiently, with the lead dressed over the junction for durability and longevity.

Brick, lead, and slate are coordinated to form an effective weathering detail.

- Ciarán.

01/04/2026

A minimal stair detail driven by hidden structure and tight joinery. 🪵✨

Each tread is supported by a concealed steel plate connection fixed back to the primary structure, transferring loads into the support.
The timber tread is formed as a built-up assembly that wraps the steel, with fixings expressed subtly to the underside.
The glass balustrade is rebated into the tread, maintaining a seamless and continuous detail.

- Ciarán.

24/03/2026

Great news for owners of traditional buildings 🏡✨

The Conservation Advice Grant Scheme 2026 has officially launched - and this year it’s more accessible than ever. Whether your building is lived in or vacant, you may be eligible for support covering up to 67% (max €5,000) of expert conservation advice.

From sensitive energy upgrades to fire safety and long-term care, this scheme is designed to help you protect your building’s character while making informed, cost-effective decisions.

19/03/2026

Hidden stories in the rafters.

While surveying St Colman’s College, Fermoy, we looked up and found something unexpected - layers of student graffiti etched into the roof trusses over decades.

Names, dates, messages… small moments frozen in time, quietly becoming part of the building’s history.

Architecture isn’t just about structure - it’s about the people who pass through it, and the marks they leave behind.

- Ciarán.

Address

19a Rutland Street
Cork
T12F5AN

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+353214318000

Website

http://www.fmp.ie/

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