Cathal O'Connor,                                                                                                                                 Managing Director, C o r b e l   2009 - Current

Previous Experience:

Wilson Architecture, (1999-2003) - experience involved working in an organised design team environment to develop projects from sketch design through the various stages of the design process including planning permission, tender/ fire cert and construction/ site. Projects included a range of commercial work from shopping centres to light industrial/ office accommodation and pharmaceutical to residential. Experience was also gained from working in a design team at ARUP Consulting Engineers, Cork during this period on the expansion of the ELI LILLY facility at Kinsale, Co.Cork. 

KJB Consulting Engineers & Architects, (2003-2007) - experience involved working closely with practice principal, developing concepts from sketch design/ client approval and delivering to an architectural team to develop through the design/ planning process to tender and construction stage. Negotiating efficient contractor appointments on projects was instrumental in achieving a harmonious delivery of projects at site operations stage where careful control of costs, building details and finishes culminated in exceptional turn-key products. Liaising with qualified in-house civil & structural engineering and fire consultants provided a unique and diverse platform to reconcile any design issues affecting the development of any project, resulting in a seamless delivery of projects at all times.

Projects ranged from one-off homes, commercial & retail units to large scale multi-unit housing and apartment schemes. A sample of some of the projects are illustrated below: 

c o r b e l  developments ltd &  b o c  architects,  (2007-Current)

Design and build of various projects ranging from one off homes (design -  planning - project management/ construction), extensions and refurbishments to small housing schemes. See further descriptions under each respective project and or in the services tab. for case studies. Clerk of Works/ Project Management services to architectural practices and Munster Technological University in delivering large scale capital works.

KJBA. - One off Homes:

Forde House at Scilly, Kinsale, Co.Cork - 2008 (c. 5,000 ft²)

Trevor House at Tower Hill, Glounthaune, Co.Cork - 2007 (c. 3,500 ft²)

Kenny House at Camden Fort Road, Crosshaven, Co.Cork - 2006 (c. 3,000 ft²)

Barry House at Church Road, Carrigaline, Co.Cork - 2005 (c. 4,000 ft²)

KJBA. - Mixed-Use Developments:

Mariner's Quay, Passage West, Co.Cork - 32 No. Apartments - 2005 (c. 35,000 ft²) 

Situate on 0.1 ha/ 0.25 acre the development achieved a density of 128 units p/a.

Office development on infill site at Carrigaline, Co.Cork - 2008

Corbel - a creator of timeless classical homes.