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Architect 2020 has designs on expansion and job creation

Enda Fallon, who will head up 2020 Architects in Ireland, with fellow directors Richard McKinney, Michael Howe and Gareth Boyd
Enda Fallon, who will head up 2020 Architects in Ireland, with fellow directors Richard McKinney, Michael Howe and Gareth Boyd Enda Fallon, who will head up 2020 Architects in Ireland, with fellow directors Richard McKinney, Michael Howe and Gareth Boyd

THE architect behind a converted blacksmith’s forge that featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs is expanding its footprint with the opening of a second office and by growing its team in Northern Ireland.

2020 Architects has opened an office in Roscommon to cater for its growing customer base the Republic, creating four jobs, while it is also expanding its team at its Ballymoney-based office with the creation of an additional four positions.

In the past three years, interest in 2020 Architects (www.2020architects.co.uk) has been rapidly growing, and its RoI client base now accounts for 65 per cent of the business.

The new Roscommon office is headed up by Enda Fallon, previously director of Fern Architectural Studio and who has two decades of experience in the sector.

2020 Architects director Gareth Boyd said: “Since my co-director Michael Howe’s home was featured on Grand Designs back in 2015, we've steadily grown the business from three people to 12.

“Our sizeable social media following has helped our business to communicate with potential clients across Ireland and further afield. Aligned to our growing social footprint, demand has steadily increased and in response to this, we launched a design-only service, providing a fully bespoke home for clients’ specific sites. This was a huge success and really has led us to where we are today.”

The firm's office in Roscommon is currently managing a number of new builds and extensions which marry exceptional design with interesting materials and finishes, creating stunning homes that optimise space and functionality.

Enda Fallon says: “With such interest in 2020’s designs and client requests for end-to-end project management, opening a physical office in Ireland was the next step.

“I’m delighted to be joining an already established practice that really is at the cutting-edge of architectural design in Ireland. I’ve long been an admirer of 2020’s work and am focused on driving the business forward in Ireland, supporting clients on their home build journeys throughout the country.”