Space for Architecture: The Work of O'Donnell + Tuomey

A beautiful and in-depth book which presents the inspirational ideas behind the iconic designs of the internationally renowned architects O'Donnell + Tuomey.

Based in Dublin, Cork and London, O'Donnell + Tuomey Architects are revered for their work with urban design, public and private housing, and key educational and cultural buildings in Ireland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, such as the iconic London School of Economics Student Centre.

This book is somewhere between a monograph and a memoir, a studio portfolio and a personal scrapbook and describes some of the motivating ideas behind the architects' iconic designs. Nine short essays, alternately written by Sheila O'Donnell and John Tuomey, set the theoretical background for thirteen projects carried out between 1999-2014. Illustrations range from early stage concept sketches to specific photography that has been especially commissioned for the book, to evocatively capture the essence of O'Donnell and Tuomey's buildings.

Sheila O'Donnell and John Tuomey, who have worked together for more than thirty years, constantly look at the way in which different geographical, social and political influences have shaped their iconic works and approach to architecture generally. They pride themselves on being a studio-based practice, committed to the craft and culture of architecture, and approach each project with a fresh and open mind.

O'Donnell + Tuomey were both Professors at University College Dublin where they taught for forty years. They still regularly teach and examine in schools in the US, UK, and Europe, including Harvard, Princeton, Cambridge, and the Architectural Association.