Metropolitan Workshop

A night to remember! 💛 Thank you to all our friends, clients, and collaborators who joined us last week to celebrate 20 years of Metropolitan Workshop. The energy, the stories, and the shared passion for building better places made it truly special. 👆 #PartyRecap #MetropolitanWorkshop #DesignCommunity

Our Shirley Street project in Canning Town has received unanimous planning approval from Newham Council last week! We’ve designed 176 new homes that prioritise daylight, and greenery and provide this brownfield site with hugely improved public realm. We’re passionate about people powered places, and we can’t wait to see this high quality new additin in the Canning Town community move toward reality. Swipe to see the site layout and how we tackled this unique triangular plot. #planningapproval #housing #architecture

We are very proud to announce that Farmstead Road has won the Healthy Homes Category at the @thepineapplesuk ! Located within the historic Bellingham Estate, we’ve replaced 3 houses and a backlands site into 24 beautiful, affordable, and ultra-sustainable homes for the amazing @phoenixtogether . The prize celebrates our commitment to building homes that actually make life better. By designing to Passivhaus standards with super-insulated walls, these homes stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer- keeping energy bills ultra-low. At the street-facing “gatehouses” and our gallery-access “butterfly” building, every detail was conceived to provide light and privacy for everyone. It’s fantastic to see that the community is already thriving and a timely reminder that resident-led housing should be enabled everywhere. Metropolitan Workshop Team: Tom Mitchell Luke Dewey Ryan McCloskey Phoenix Community Housing - Client Team: Angela Hardman Steve Connor Anthony Kelly Emily Norman Buxton Real Estate Group- Contractor Team: Richard Burton Aga Storer Potter Raper - Employer’s Agent: Tom Rose Etude - Passivhaus Consultant: Thomas Lefevre BPTW - Planning Consultant: Jill McGregor LUC - Landscape Architect: Mark Fisk

Blackwall Reach has been featured in @ArchitectsJournal ’s Good Homes for All 2.0 which is run in partnership with Architects’ Action for Affordable Housing. Featuring 15 examples, the guide explores healthier living environments, lower long-term public costs, reduced energy bills and carbon emissions and more durable, adaptable homes. Following our joint appointment to design Phase 2, @met_work and @haworthtompkins collaborated closely to deliver 268 new homes that prioritize community, light, and landscape. Being included in this AJ publication centred on need to prioritise good design in housing and underscores our commitment to the belief that high-quality, sustainable architecture should be accessible to everyone, with 50% of these homes designated as affordable. Full team included: @met_work @haworthtompkins @akt_ii @heynetillettsteel @townshend_landscape_architects @savills @wspglobal @standerwick_land_design @swan J R Pitstock #goodhomesforall

We are hiring! Metropolitan Workshop Architects are seeking a Senior Architect and BIM Coordinator for our friendly, award winning, Dublin studio where we believe the exciting work we do, and the interesting clients we work with, reflects the collective talent of our team. Role: Senior Architect (Full-Time) We are currently welcoming applications from talented Senior Architects ideally with experience at construction stage. Successful candidates will demonstrate some or all the following: - Excellent design, technical and graphic skills - 5 years+ post-qualified experience - Proven residential experience. - Experience with REVIT / MicroStation /Adobe suite preferred. - Confident written and verbal communication skills - Excellent team and contractor collaboration expertise Role: BIM Coordinator (Full-Time) We are currently welcoming applications from skilled and detail-oriented BIM Coordinators to join our dynamic team in Dublin City. Successful candidates will demonstrate some or all the following: - Relevant qualification in Architectural Technology, Engineering, or a related field. - Minimum of 2-3 years experience working as a BIM Technician or similar role. - Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks is essential. - Experience with Dynamo, BIM 360, and other BIM-related software is advantageous (not mandatory). - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. - High level of attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Refer to our website for the full job description. Salary is dependent on experience. We aim to create an inclusive workplace for all that reflects the communities we serve. We appreciate you taking the time to apply and wish you the best of luck with your application. Please send your CV, covering letter and examples of work in PDF format to [email protected] #MetropolitanWorkshop #SeniorArchitect #BIM #BIMCoordinator #Architect #BuildingInformationModeling #recruitment #architecturejobs #jobsearch #dublinjobs #irisharchitecture

We’re hiring! Metropolitan Workshop is looking for a Studio Assistant (Front of House) to join our friendly, award-winning Dublin studio. This is a great opportunity for someone organized, proactive, and keen to gain experience supporting a busy creative team. You’ll play a key role in keeping the studio running smoothly day-to-day. We’re looking for someone who is: – Proactive and hands-on, with a positive attitude – Organized with strong attention to detail – Confident with admin tasks (Excel, Word, calls, etc.) – Comfortable supporting with diary management, travel booking, and general coordination Salary dependent on experience. We’re an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. 📩 To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter (PDF) to [email protected] #Hiring #DublinJobs #StudioAdministrator #ArchitectureJobs #AdminJobs #EarlyCareers #WorkInArchitecture

The design of Farmstead Road is all about quality materials that stand the test of time. From the street-facing gatehouses to the unique “butterfly” block at the heart of the site, we have used high-quality brickwork to create homes that feel solid and integrated. By tucking bike and bin stores into the landscape, we have kept the focus on the clean lines and beautiful masonry of the buildings themselves.

Warmer homes and lower bills. Farmstead Road has been designed to Passivhaus standards to tackle fuel poverty head-on in collaboration with specialist engineers Etude. With super-insulated walls and a high-performance “fabric first” design, these homes stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer aiming to be high-quality, sustainable architecture that makes a real difference to the people living inside

Built with the community, for the community. 🤝 Because Phoenix Community Housing is resident-led, the neighbours had a seat at the table from day one. We spent time listening and learning from local residents to make sure Farmstead Road was a positive addition to the estate. The result is a project built on a foundation of trust and shared vision.

The layout of Farmstead Road was designed to feel like a natural extension of the street. The two “gatehouse” buildings at the front create a welcoming entrance, while the “butterfly” block at the back makes the most of the site’s unique shape. By working with the existing geometry of the land, we have created a neighbourhood that feels open, airy, and perfectly at home

Farmstead Road sits within the historic Bellingham Estate, a community with a proud heritage dating back to the 1920s. Located within the historic Bellingham Estate, our design for Phoenix Community Housing honours the heritage of the area while breathing new life into a 0.29ha site. We have turned underutilised space into 24 beautiful, affordable homes. Swipe to see the final design!

Annesley Gardens has been shortlisted for the prestigious @riaionline Silver Medal for Housing. Transforming a constrained backlands site in Ranelagh amongst fifty-eight protected structures required a rigorous approach to site planning - moving away from standard layouts to deliver twenty modern family homes that truly respect their nineteenth-century context. By utilising acute first-floor ‘cut-backs’ and ‘light chimneys’, we moved beyond the ubiquitous twenty-two metre back-to-back rules to prioritise sunlight and privacy - all while achieving a sustainable density of 41.5 dph. From the sawtooth brickwork detailing to the A2 energy rating, every element was designed to balance the local Victorian vernacular with high-performance modern living. A huge thank you to the RIAI for this recognition and to our incredible project team for bringing this vision to life. #AnnesleyGardens #Ranelagh #DublinArchitecture #RIAI #HousingAwards