A1 Architects is an established residential architecture practice based in Dublin, founded in 2005. We specialise in high-value house designs, bespoke extensions, major refurbishments, and selective residential developments, including protected heritage structures. Over the past two decades, we have built a reputation for regulatory mastery, securing over 400 planning permissions with an industry-leading 99% success rate across Dublin and nationwide. 

Every project we undertake is driven by three core architectural principles: maximising natural light, optimizing spatial performance, and enhancing long-term energy efficiency. Our residential commissions typically range in construction value from €200,000 to €2,000,000+, delivering tailored, high-end spatial solutions that increase both functional luxury and long-term property equity.

Partners:

Wojciech Kordyl, 
MSc Arch and Urban Design, MRIAI, Architect Accredited in Conservation Grade 3

With over 25 years of architectural expertise across Ireland, Poland, and the UK, Wojciech delivers senior-level design leadership and specialized heritage oversight.

Education: Master’s Degree in Architecture & Urban Design, Cracow University of Technology (1999).
Professional Credentials: Member of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (MRIAI) since 2005; Registered Architect in Poland (IARP, 2000- 2005) prior to establishing practice in Ireland.
Career Background: Working with Irish architectural practices since 2002, gaining extensive experience across residential, commercial and leisure sectors. This included managing large-scale residential developments at McCrossan O’Rourke Manning Architects and Paul Duignan & Associates, as well as working on high-profile commercial and leisure projects with renowned architect Hugh Wallace at Douglas Wallace Architects.

Andrzej Bednarski,
MSc Arch and Urban Design, MSc Eng, IARP

Andrzej brings extensive architectural design mastery and construction expertise to the practice, ensuring ambitious concepts translate seamlessly into structural execution and compliance.

Education: Master’s Degree in Architecture & Urban Design and Master of Science in Engineering, Cracow University of Technology.
Professional Qualifications: Qualified Architect; Registered Architect in Poland (IARP)
Career Background: Built extensive expertise across complex residential developments and technical master-planning at Walsh Associates and Terry & O’Flanagan Architects & Engineers in Dublin before co-founding A1 Architects in 2005.