about us
Studio 3 Architecture is a vibrant architecture and design practice directed by Sandra Nowlan and Frank Doyle. Studio 3 Architecture draws on many years of experience, knowledge and commitment to our work. We are supported by an energetic and expert staff.
We have established lasting working relationships through collaboration with leading International Architects and Consultants in the United Kingdom and Europe. This network of other committed professionals allows Studio3 to draw support, collaborate and exchange thinking on a variety of design and sustainability issues.
Meet the team
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Sandra Nowlan
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR
Dip Arch MSC Dip Proj Man MRIAI
Sandra graduated from DIT Bolton Street in 1994 with a first class honours degree in Architecture. She worked for a number of years on residential and commercial projects in Germany & Australia.
On returning to Ireland in 1998, Sandra worked for a number of years with Scott Tallon Walker Architects and later as a Director with OMS Architects Ltd before founding Studio 3 Architecture in 2011
Sandra is a registered member of the Royal Institute of the Architects in Ireland, She holds a Higher Diploma in Building Project Management and a Masters Degree in Spatial Planning. She is also a Grade 3 accredited Conservation Architect.
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Frank Doyle
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR
Dip.Arch.Tech. Dip.Proj.Man. RIAI(Tech) MCIAT ACIOB
Frank qualified from Bolton Street College of Technology in 1981 with a Diploma in Architectural Technology. He received a Diploma in Project Management from Trinity College in 1993. Having set up and operated his own building contracting firm for 9 years, Frank joined OMS Architects Ltd. in 1989 where he became an Associate in 1992 and a Director in 2001. Frank went on to found Studio 3 Architecture in 2011
Frank has over 35 years experience in the delivery of successful building projects. He has acted as Project Architect for the delivery of IKEA Dublin, the Blackrock Hospice and the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords.
He is a Technician member of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland RIAI (Tech), a Chartered Member of the British Institute of Architectural Technologies MCIAT and an Associated Member of the Chartered Institute of Building ACIOB.
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Andrea Fitzpatrick
SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST
Dip. Arch. Tech, RIAI (Tech), BER Assessor
Andrea has over 20 years of experience in the industry. She has previously held the role of Associate Director at OMS. Andrea has experience in delivering large scale commercial and residential projects like the phase 2 development of the Pavilions shopping Centre and Phoenix Park Racecourse Development which consisted of 2,400 residential units and 3,500m2 of retail space.
Since joining the office in 2019 Andrea has worked on our commercial and fit out projects from design through to completion seeing they are delivered to the highest quality design.
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Michelle Diver
ARCHITECT
Prof.Dip. Architecture, B.Arch. Hons, MRIAI
Michelle is a registered Architect with the RIAI (Ireland) who completed her studies at DIT.
Before joining the office in 2017 she previously worked at Tracey Architects where she worked on Hospitality, Health Care and Bespoke one-off residential projects in Northern Ireland.
Since joining the firm has completed a number of large-scale commercial planning application and was a key to the delivery of our recently completed Apartment Scheme, Canal Bridge Apartments and Rathfarnham Golf Club.
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Zunairah Ansari
ARCHITECT
Prof.Dip. Architecture, B.Arch. Hons, MRIAI
Zunairah is a registered Architect with the RIAI (Ireland) who completed her studies at DIT and has experience working in Ireland and internationally.
Since joining the office, Zunairah’s eye for detail has been key in delivering our fit-out projects. Her strong attention to detail ensures a high level of finish on the retail and residential projects she oversees. She has recently completed fit-out projects for Indeed & Mango.
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Sarah Adekoya
GRADUATE ARCHITECT
B. Arch. Hons
Sarah is a graduate architect with a Bachelor of Architecture, who completed her studies in DIT in 2023. During five years of study, she worked on multiple individual and group projects, which fostered strong teamwork abilities and taught her to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Before joining the office, she studied in Lucerne University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland in 2022, where she honed their skills in adapting to a new environment and learning a new language. She also interned at McLoughlin Architecture for three months in 2021.