About the practice

With a reputation for providing top-notch architecture, commercial interior design, and project management services throughout Ireland and the UK, CD Architects is a vibrant, long-standing firm. With offices in Dublin and Newry, the practice takes a client-centered approach and is fully dedicated to completing every project to the highest possible standard. The knowledgeable staff of CD Architects, led by Director Colin Dalton, has extensive experience in all of the main industries, including retail, commercial, conservation, housing, transportation, and leisure. The firm was founded in 2005 as Gray Design by directors Colin Dalton and Barry Gray. In 2024, Colin Dalton assumed the role of Managing Director and rebranded the practice as CD Architects in 2025. We are a diverse, full-service architectural firm with offices located in Newry and Dublin. Our portfolio includes projects ranging from small residential extensions to large-scale commercial developments, all centered around delivering value. With every project, we aim to enhance the lives of our clients, contribute positively to our local communities, and protect the environment. Our approach to better living applies equally to residential and commercial projects, and we treat each with the same dedication. Above all, we focus on adding value through our designs, recognizing that this can mean different things to different clients. Our primary goal is to enrich the lives of those we serve.