Max has a wonderful imagination. He is a founder and director of the practice with over 20 years experience.

Max is passionate about contemporary design while being a Grade I Conservation Architect. His expertise in conservation and gift in knowing how to work with older buildings has led to the award winning delivery of many diverse projects. He is currently overseeing some challenging conservation projects; one in particular involves a national heritage monument site within a protected coastal zone and special area of conservation. Max has taught design at UCD and DIT.

Olivia has a good eye, an innate sense of what works and how to detail. She is a Grade III Conservation Architect with over 20 years international experience and has been a registered member of the RIAI for 15 years. She is an experienced project architect in leading interdisciplinary design teams on various scales of projects both in Ireland and Eastern Europe. Her past built projects range from award winning multi-unit residential projects to high-end one-offs and conservation work. Olivia graduated from UAUIM in Bucharest and has a Masters in Sustainable Urban Development. She also obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Building Repair and Conservation from Trinity College Dublin. She is currently leading the development of an exciting regeneration and conservation project of a historic town hall in the west of Ireland.

Aoife joined Aughey O Flaherty Architects as Senior Architect in 2021. She graduated with a Bachelor (Hons) degree from Dublin Institute of Technology, is a member of the RIAI and is registered with the ARB in the UK. Aoife has over 18 years of experience in residential design and leading teams on mixed-use and housing schemes of varying scales throughout the UK and Ireland. Her past projects range from award winning private residential projects and infill housing schemes to community led educational buildings and sustainable co-working spaces. She is passionate about the details of design and the delivery of exceptional projects.

Sashant earned a B.Hons in Architecture at KRVIA in Mumbai. He actively pursues ways to express his belief in architecture as a practical art form. Being Indian, he brings with him the knowledge of traditional building methods and materials. He is interested in the cultural and social impacts of architecture. Sashant is skilled in the use of CAD software which he uses expertly to communicate ideas. He is passionate about conceptual design and the detailing contemporary design. He has prior competition experience, and had his work exhibited in Lisbon Triennale 2022

Since joining Aughey O’Flaherty in 2023, Paul has led a range of residential projects. He graduated with a First-Class Honours in Architecture from the University of Limerick and has a strong interest in sustainable design through construction detailing. He is currently working on low-carbon footprint projects that utilise CLT and glulam construction. Paul values a practical, detail-focused approach, ensuring sustainability is seamlessly integrated into the built environment. He is committed to a collaborative and thoughtful design process that balances aesthetics, environmental responsibility, and technical precision.

Since joining Aughey O'Flaherty in 2024, Tim has contributed to a range of residential projects. After graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) from TU Dublin, he gained valuable experience working in architectural practices across France. Tim has a strong interest in the history of the built environment and its impact on contemporary life. He particularly values opportunities to engage with heritage, focusing on collective memory and craftsmanship. Tim is dedicated to fostering a collaborative, thoughtful, and sustainable approach to architectural practice.

We are delighted to announce that Nessa has joined us as Office Manager. With over 10 years of experience in the architectural sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our practice. Nessa holds a Master’s degree in archaeology and a diploma in business management. She previously worked for over 13 years as the Operations Manager at a busy Dublin-based archaeological consultancy.