Darragh O'Brien

Position title

Qualifications

• BArchSc (Hons), DIT

Statement

In addition to his position as lecturer, Darragh is working towards the integration of his architectural practice and his postgraduate research activities. His work is concerned with the experiential qualities of the interior environment; with particular emphasis on the design of museological space.

In practice, Darragh has gained over fifteen years of experience as a senior architect, working on the design of public buildings in London, Munich, Sydney, Dublin and Melbourne.

In 2004, he was involved with the exhibition component of the National Gallery of Victoria refurbishment works.

Research/Professional activities

Awards

• 2001:
  • Plan magazine national award for architecture
  • RIAI regional architectural award
    
    Project Title:
    Trim Courthouse, refurbishment and additions. Co. Meath, Ireland with Newenham Mulligan & Assoc.
    Details:
    Project design commenced in 1996. Construction period completed 2000
• 2000:
  • Plan magazine national award for architecture
  • RIAI regional architectural award
    

    Project Title:
    Baltinglass community museum and art gallery. Co. Wicklow, Ireland with Newenham Mulligan & Assoc.
    Details:
    Project design commenced 1995. Construction completed 1999.

  • Second place
    Project Title:
    Lake Tyers Aboriginal training Centre. Victoria, Australia
    Details:
    Open invitation for architectural submissions
    
  • Winner
    Project Title:
    Shepparton Theatre and Art Gallery. Victoria, Australia with Rick Bzowy Architect
    Details:
    Design competition for complete alteration of existing facilities

Publications

• 2005:
  • CUMULUS Conference Lisbon
    "Speculation on the nature of experiential space" Full paper presented at conference.
• 2004:
  • Futureground Conference
    "Bathing the dog" Full paper accepted for conference.
  • Cumulus Conference Utrecht
    "Solivoid" Abstract accepted for conference.
• 2003:
  • IDEA Conference Sydney 2003
    "Absolute Zero-revealing the void" Full paper presented for conference.
• 2001:
  • Indesign Magazine Issue 5
    Article submitted as part of the 21-4-2001 series - design for the 21 st century
• 2000:
  • RIAI Magazine
    Baltinglass community museum and art gallery. Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

Others

• Registered Architect with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV)