JFOC Architects was founded in 1987 by John O’Connor. The practice is now led by directors Dominic Stevens and Claire McManus.
We are a design-led practice with strong technical expertise, specialising in large-scale housing. To date, we have delivered over 9,000 high-quality homes, with a further 1,500 dwellings currently under construction or in the design and planning stages. Our portfolio also includes significant work in the commercial, public, and religious sectors.
We are actively engaged in research projects and contribute to shaping the profession. Dominic Stevens lectures at the Dublin School of Architecture, TU Dublin (formerly DIT), and is a member of ARENA, the European architectural research network. Claire McManus serves as the RIAI Spokesperson on Housing and is a member of the RIAI Council. She also holds an MBA and plays a key role in the research and development of RIAI policy on Housing and Building Control.
