Finbarr O'Dempsey

Architect at Page \ Park Architects

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Experience

  • Page \ Park Architects (Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom)
    • Architect
      Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

      Key Projects Campus Central, University of Stirling | Landmark redevelopment project transforming the social core of the University. Included a new social learning centre and extensive refurbishment of adjoining late-Modernist facilities in a spectacular campus setting. RIBA Stage 2 - Completion. Polwarth Kirk, Marchmont Makers Foundation | Transformation of a Category A listed kirk in the Scottish Borders to create a contemporary performance space and associated support accommodation. RIBA Stage 0 - 4. Library, Millfield School | Supporting the school to develop several options for a new library, study spaces and sixth form centre at the heart of a beautiful leafy campus, creating an inspiring environment for children and young adults to enjoy learning and explore their imaginations. RIBA Stage 0-4 Fettes College, Edinburgh | Working across a range of projects including specialist education, wellbeing, sports, boarding and estates facilities. Estates Masterplan, Ulster University | Strategic feasibility study in collaboration with McAdam Design identifying opportunities for the ongoing phased development and consolidation of UU's Coleraine & Derry campuses. Marine Environmental Research Laboratories, University of Stirling | Visioning study exploring two sites on the west coast of Scotland to locate a world-class research facility. Combining wet and dry labs, tank rooms and offices with a public visitor experience, the brief sought to showcase the University's research whilst developing industry relationships. Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Leeds | Feasibility study for a new 'creative factory' - a venue bringing together state-of-the-art teaching spaces, dance studios and a large-capacity dance theatre, complemented by flexible meeting, making and community spaces. Madras College, University of St Andrews | Space audit and capacity study for a sensitive site at the heart of the town's historic campus.

    • Architectural Assistant
      Jan 2018 - Oct 2018 · 10 mos

  • Partner at O'Dempsey Skulina LLP
    Jan 2017 - Nov 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Founding partner of architectural design and research studio working alongside Andrew Skulina. Key Projects Permutations, Touring | Performance artwork in collaboration with Freya Waley-Cohen and violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen researched and developed during a residency at Aldeburgh Music. Premiered at Aldeburgh Festival in June 2017; installed Dartington Festival 2018, the Royal Academy of Music's SPACED Festival in November 2018, Liverpool LightNight Festival at RIBA North, June 2019. Press: Architecture Today, Financial Times, After Nyne Magazine. 1QT, St Andrews | Feasibility study and pre-app for a new-build residential development located in the Central St Andrews Conservation Area, notionally completing an existing terrace. RIBA Stages 0-3. The Hangar, Plymouth | Shortlisted bid to design the fit-out of a former bread factory in Plymouth, creating ancillary spaces for a new climbing wall, including a gym, yoga studio, changing areas and cafe. In collaboration with graphic artist Gabriella Marcella. Astronomers' House, Edinburgh | Feasibility study to refurbish and extend a prototypical colonies house in suburban Edinburgh for two astronomers who wanted to future-proof the property for their retirement, improving access and comfort. Double Villa, Glasgow | Ideas competition held by the Alexander Thomson Society to re-imagine 'Greek' Thomson's Maria Villa on a site in Pollokshields. The entry was exhibited at The Lighthouse in Glasgow.

  • Open Space Residency at Snape Maltings
    Oct 2014 - Oct 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    A collaborative residency with composer Freya Waley-Cohen, violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen and fellow designer Andrew Skulina. Culminated in 'Permutations', a touring performance artwork which premiered at Aldeburgh Festival in June 2017. Permutations is a new piece of music for six recorded violin parts, composed in parallel with the design of six chambers that form its acoustic setting.

  • Architectural Assistant at Delvendahl Martin Architects
    Jul 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Key Projects The World Goes Pop Exhibition, Tate Modern | Responsible for design development and helping oversee installation, working closely with curators Flavia Frigeri, Jessica Morgan and Elsa Coustou. KH House, West Berkshire | Highly bespoke private residential extension to a Grade II listed farmhouse in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. RIBA Stages 2-5. Ice House Studios, Barking | Design of 25 artists studios for charity Bow Arts, transforming the previously unoccupied commercial ground floor of a new residential block. RIBA Stages 0-7. BFI Mediatheque, London | Shortlisted bid to redesign the BFI Mediatheque at their HQ on the Southbank to improve public access to the organisation's extraordinary archive.

  • Design Tutor & Visiting Critic at University of Cambridge
    Oct 2014 - Oct 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Part-time tutor teaching third year undergraduate studio.