FMP Architects

FMP Architects

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Frank Murphy and Partners are an award wining architectural practice based in Cork City established in 1940 by by Frank Murphy FRIAI RIBA father of the current managing partner Peter Murphy FRAI. The firm moved to its current location in the old Granary Building on Rutland Street, Cork which they purchased in 1994. Since its establishment 70 years ago the practice has undergone significant change

Photos from FMP Architects's post 21/04/2026

Phase 2 has commenced on the reroofing project at the former Cooperage building! 🏗️
Located on the old Irish Distillers site off Popes Quay, dating from circa 1890–1900, this structure sits adjacent to the former Bottling Plant and now serves as a UCC annex for lecturing and research. 🏛️

The works involve the replacement of the existing failing natural slate roof. The original build-up comprised natural slates fixed to battens over a horsehair layer on pine tongue-and-groove boarding, all supported on timber rafters. Existing steel gutters are also being prepared and repainted as part of the works. 🎨

- Ciarán.

Photos from FMP Architects's post 15/04/2026

Clean lines and material contrast define this exterior detail—natural stone cladding paired with precast coping and a gravel drainage base. The staggered stepping stones create a functional circulation path while maintaining permeability and low maintenance. 🧱📐🌿

- Ciarán.

08/04/2026

A roof junction detail shaped by weathering, craft, and careful layering. 🌧️🧱

Lead flashing is stepped into the brickwork, following the mortar joints to shed water cleanly away from the façade.
Each piece overlaps to create a continuous barrier, directing runoff down onto the roof surface below.
The valley is formed to collect and channel water efficiently, with the lead dressed over the junction for durability and longevity.

Brick, lead, and slate are coordinated to form an effective weathering detail.

- Ciarán.

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19a Rutland Street
Cork
T12F5AN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm