Top architecture firms join forces
Irish Independent, Wednesday 5th May 2004.

Two of Ireland’s leading architectural firms – Anthony Reddy Associates and O’Riordan Staehli Architects – have merged.

Following the merger, Dublin based Anthony Reddy Associates (ARA) will retain its name while O’Riordan Staehli Cork, will become Reddy O’Riordan Staehli.

The principle of the latter company, Donogh O’Riordan, will remain as managing director for two years and subsequently will become chairman for three years thereafter. Directors Michael Regan and Tom Hegarty become managing directors designate.

The founder of Anthony Reddy Associates, Mr. Anthony Reddy who is currently president of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, will remain managing director of Anthony Reddy Associates, supported by directors Ronan Smith and Brian O’Neill.

Anthony Reddy Associates employs over 80 people in Dublin, Kilkenny and Belfast while O’Riordan Staehli employs just under 40 people.

Established in 1982 by Tony Reddy, ARA has achieved international recognition for its work for public and private sector clients, particularly in residential and commercial developments.

Donogh O’Riordan founded O’Riordan Staehli in 1972 and since then the firm has built an enviable reputation. O’Riordan Staehli has won numerous RIAI Regional Awards for projects including schools, hospitals, call centres, tourism centres and one-off house designs.