About Philip McNeill
Est. in 1989 for the general practice of Architecture and Project Management.
Project experience includes: local auth housing; city centre apartment schemes from 4, to 65 units; conservation area 3 and 4 town house design and planning approval, conservation reports, holiday homes, factory and office accommodation, including design of reception and boardroom furniture and interiors; refurbishment projects on residential, retail, and industrial properties; consultation on the accommodation needs of expanding and changing businesses. Education: Schools 1st level several refurbishments including alterations and additions to a “protected structure”. Several new houses and alter/extend home projects over 24 years. Consultant to leading property agents to provide independent certification and reports to factory, office, houses and apartments. 8 years part-time studio master in Interior Architecture Dublin. VEC to establish architectural course in Understanding Architecture. 2 years part-time contract with National Building Agency on several project followed by independent consultancy services on a Bray housing project.
Skills
Architectural practice demands the ability to manage time and human resources, while meeting ever more demanding client requirements. Running a small practice demands a very wide range of skills such as;
Project Management, Architectural Design, Detailed knowledge of building construction, Planning Law, Building Control Regulations and building contracts together with ability to respond to the needs of clients and budgetary constraints.
Featured articles
Check out some of the best features and news from Designing Buildings as well as key stories from around the web.
Industrial heritage in the Ruhr
A marked difference to the fate of industrial landscapes in the UK.
Communities will be able to build their own clean energy.
Why diversity and inclusion matters for SMEs
CIOB’s D&I Charter shows how practical changes can support long-term growth.
Cut electricity bills to power growth
Coalition sends joint letter to the Chancellor.
Gasholders: a history in pictures. Book review.
Recognition, influence and growth
SocEnv identifies three strategic pillars in new strategy to 2045.
Discover the future of roofing, cladding and insulation.
New guidance for professional practice, cultural change and regulation in social housing.
The heritage of nuclear and conventional power stations.
New measures to stop people being ripped off
Government to protect families from cowboy builders and aggressive bailiffs.
New Futurebuild showcase brings an innovation-first approach.
National Planning Policy Framework
Understanding the 2026 changes.

















