McGonigle McGrath Completes Tollymore House in County Down
McGonigle McGrath has completed Tollymore House, a 325 m² residence on the steep north bank of a spate river in County Down, Northern Ireland, in the shadow of the Mourne Mountains. The project, curated by Nina Vuga, was completed in 2025 and photographed by Johan Dehlin and McGonigle McGrath. The design draws from the glacial river stones along the river edge, organizing the dwelling into six distinct forms embedded into the bank. Each form is arranged to lightly touch another, creating a collection of interconnected volumes. The house falls under the Residential Architecture and Houses categories and is located in the United Kingdom.
Key facts
- Tollymore House is a 325 m² residential project by McGonigle McGrath.
- It is located on the steep north bank of a spate river in County Down, Northern Ireland.
- The house is in the shadow of the Mourne Mountains.
- Completion year is 2025.
- The design is inspired by glacial river stones along the river edge.
- The dwelling comprises six parts embedded into the steep river bank.
- Forms are arranged so each lightly touches another.
- Photographs are by Johan Dehlin and McGonigle McGrath.
- The project was curated by Nina Vuga.
- It is categorized as Residential Architecture and Houses.
- The country is the United Kingdom.
Entities
Artists
- Nina Vuga
- Johan Dehlin
- Kieran McGonigle
- Aidan McGrath
Institutions
- McGonigle McGrath
- RIBA
- Dezeen
Locations
- County Down
- Northern Ireland
- United Kingdom
- Mourne Mountains
- Belfast