Tony Reddy

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Tony Reddy

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Tony Reddy is an Irish architect and urbanist. He is chairman of Reddy Architecture + Urbanism (Reddy A+U), an international design practice with offices in Ireland and Europe. He is a former President of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (2004-2005)[1] and the Architectural Association of Ireland (1981–1982). In 2023 he was appointed as chairman of The Irish Architectural Archive (AAI). He is a founding director and former chair of the Academy of Urbanism (2020–2022).[2][3][4]

Early career

Early in his career, Reddy worked in New York with architects Paul Rudolph and Kevin Roche.[5][6][7] He was director at Hope & Cuffe Associates (1981–82).[8] In 1982, he co-founded Fitzgerald Reddy Associates, with architect Maurice Fitzgerald. In 1996, the practice was renamed Anthony Reddy Associates Architects. In 2004 the practice incorporated O'Riordan Staehli Architects (Cork).[9] In 2006 it adopted its current title, Reddy Architecture + Urbanism.[10]

Work

Early work of Tony Reddy and Anthony Reddy Associates included an infill development on Dean Street in Kilkenny[11] and urban regeneration projects in Dublin, including Ardilaun Court and Dean Court apartments, which created a street frontage between Christchurch and St. Patrick's Cathedral.[12][13][14]

In the 1990s, the practice was one of five architects selected for the redevelopment of Temple Bar West End of Dublin city centre.[15] and is credited with designing the apartment scheme on Pudding Row, Dublin 2.[16] It was also involved in the regeneration of Heuston South Quarter in Dublin 8 and is credited with designing the Brunel Building[17] and Eircom Building, including public realm and residential elements of the development.[18][19][20]

In Dublin's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), Anthony Reddy Associates designed the office development Custom House Plaza[21] and the timber-clad cylindrical apartment building, Custom House Square (2001).[22][23][24] In 2004, the firm was among the recipients of the Royal Town Planning Institute Award for Planning for Central Areas for Phase II of the Dublin Docklands’ IFSC.[25]

In Kilkenny, the practice designed the Market Cross Shopping Centre (1996)[26] and was lead consultant on proposed masterplans for Kilkenny City's Creative Quarter.[27][28]

In 2020, the Port of Cork appointed Swedish firm Tyréns and Reddy Architects as masterplanners of Tivoli Docklands, part of the Port of Cork Masterplan 2050.[29][30]

Other projects

  • Anu Research Centre, University Hospital Cork[31]
  • New Dolphin Park, Dublin[32] [33]
  • Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre[34][35]
  • University College Dublin Campus Masterplan[36]
  • 8th Lock Residential Development[37]
  • Bon Secours Hospital Limerick[38]
  • Mixed Use Development Herberton, Dublin[39]
  • Castlemartyr Hotel and Spa, Cork[40]
  • James Joyce Library, University College Dublin[41]
  • Mill Street Student Housing, Dublin 8[42][43]

Contributions and recognitions

Reddy has been an outspoken advocate for reforming Ireland's planning system. He supports a more plan-led, integrated framework for urban development.[44][45][46]

In 2020, he contributed to the book Dublin by Design which was published in association with the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI).[47] In the chapter "City of Opportunity" he discusses Dublin's evolution as a capital city over the past century. Reddy highlights the challenges and opportunities that have influenced Dublin's urban landscape, advocating for thoughtful planning and design to address future needs.[48]

In 2024, he was one of the contributing writers for Irish Cities in Crisis, an RIAI publication highlighting the urgent need for transformative urban planning in Irish cities, advocating for design-focused and sustainable urban policies.[49] He contributed the essays "Nova Eblana: A New Sustainable City Neighbourhood at Dublin Port", "A New European Planning System for 21st Century Ireland" and "A Century of Planning in Perspective: 1922-2022".[50][51][52] He has been guest speaker on a podcast series of the same name which is supported by the RIAI and the Irish Cities 2070 Group.[53]

Reddy contributed to the RIAI publications New Housing (2002), New Housing 2 (2009) and NH3 (2025)[54] with essays on "Creating Residential Communities in the 21st Century",[55] “Sustainable Urbanism: creating communities for the knowledge economy”[56] and “New Housing for Twenty First Century Ireland: Low Rise Medium Density Housing”.[57]

References

  1. ↑ O’Connell, Sandra Andrea (January 2004). "RIAI President for 2004–2005: Tony Reddy". Architecture Ireland (193): 13–14 – via Irish Architectural Archive, Architecture Ireland.
  2. ↑ "Tony Reddy". The Academy of Urbanism. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  3. ↑ "Board of Directors – Irish Architectural Archive". irisharchitecturalarchive.ie. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  4. ↑ Ireland), RIAI ie (The Royal Institute of the Architects of. "The Academy of Urbanism has elected Tony Reddy as its Chairman for the period 2020 - 2022 | RIAI.ie (The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland)". www.riai.ie. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  5. ↑ Reddy, P. Anthony (Nov 2018). "Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates – The End of an Era". Architecture Ireland (302): 45–47 – via Irish Architectural Archive.
  6. ↑ "Acclaimed Irish architect Kevin Roche dies aged 96". RTE Radio. 2019-03-04. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  7. ↑ Reddy! Steady! Plan! - The Build. 2025-07-17. Retrieved 2026-03-19 – via www.thebuildpodcast.com.
  8. ↑ Hope Cuffe & Associates (1981). "Hope Cuffe & Associates, Architects and Planning Consultants; Company Profile". Pamphlet: 1–10 – via Irish Architectural Archive.
  9. ↑ "Top architecture firms join forces". Irish Independent. 2004-05-04. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  10. ↑ "Anthony Reddy Associates Archives". Archiseek.com. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  11. ↑ Handy, Denis; Fitzgerald Reddy and Associates (September 1992). "Infill Development, Dean St., Kilkenny. Architects; Fitzgerald Reddy & Associates., Architects' account and critique". Irish Architect: 24–25 – via Irish Architectural Archive.
  12. ↑ "Ardilaun Court and Dean Court in Dublin, Ireland". Architecture and Detail. 7 (12): 3. 1999 – via Irish Architectural Archive.
  13. ↑ O'Connor, David (February 1996). "Flat Development, Nicholas/Patrick Street. Architects Fitzgerald Reddy Associates.; Critique". Irish Architect. 114: 36–38 – via Irish Architectural Archive.
  14. ↑ O'Laoire, Sean (1996). Building on the Edge of Europe: A Survey of Contemporary Irish Architecture. Gandon Editions. pp. 98–99. ISBN 978-0946641741.
  15. ↑ "Temple Bar final phase under way this week". Irish Independent. 1998-02-19. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  16. ↑ Graby, John; Meghen, Kathryn, eds. (2002). The New Housing. pp. 82–84.
  17. ↑ "The Brunel Building, Dublin". manchesterhistory.net. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  18. ↑ Pike, James; Meghen, Kathryn, eds. (2009). The New Housing 2. Gandon Editions. pp. 134–135. ISBN 978-0948037405.
  19. ↑ "The Eircom Building, HSQ". Ask About Ireland. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  20. ↑ Anthony and Associates Reddy. "Projects: 1 Heuston South Quarter.; Architect's account". Architecture Ireland. 246: 38–43 – via Irish Architectural Archive.
  21. ↑ McCaffrey, Roderick P. (Roddy); Reddy, Anthony and Associates (Oct 1997). "Custom House Plaza. Architects: Anthony Reddy Associates.; Architects' account and critique". Irish Architect. 131: 29–35.
  22. ↑ Graby, John; Meghen, Kathryn, eds. (2002). The New Housing. pp. 78–81.
  23. ↑ Clerkin, Paul (2014-03-14). "Archiseek.com - 2001 - Custom House Square, Mayor Street, Dublin". Archiseek.com. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  24. ↑ Ryan, Raymund; Anthony Reddy Associates. "Retail and residential development at Mayor Street Lower, Dublin Docklands (Anthony Reddy Associates)". Urban Living, Irish Architect: 21–23.
  25. ↑ "IFSC wins planning accolade". Irish Independent. 2004-02-11. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  26. ↑ Mee, Alan; Fitzgerald Reddy and Associates (March 1996). "Market Cross Shopping Centre. Architects: Fitzgerald Reddy Associates.; Architects' account and critique". Irish Architect. 115: 40–45.
  27. ↑ "Master Plan Section 1 - Introduction | Kilkenny County Council Consultation Portal". consult.kilkenny.ie. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  28. ↑ "Time to turn and face the river". www.kilkennypeople.ie. 2013-05-10. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  29. ↑ Healy, Alan (2020-10-11). "Port of Cork seeks contractors for redevelopment of Tivoli docks". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  30. ↑ Delaney, Caroline (2026-03-12). "Port of Cork submits landmark planning application for a 'critical step' in the future regeneration of Tivoli". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  31. ↑ "Architecture in the City: Anu Research Centre, Cork University Hospital.; Architects: Reddy O'Riordan Staehli Architects". Plan: 24–25. May 2008 – via Irish Architectural Archive.
  32. ↑ Cahill, Gerry. "New Dolphin Park". Architecture Ireland (317): 46–53.
  33. ↑ Kelly, Paul, ed. (2025). NH3, New Housing 3. RIAI. pp. 334–339.
  34. ↑ Clerkin, Paul (2011-02-04). "2007 - Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, Co. Clare - Architecture of Clare". Archiseek.com. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  35. ↑ "Reddy O'Riordan Staehli Architects (RORSA) (2007) 'Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre: Architect's account'". Architecture Ireland (229): 6–41. July 2007.
  36. ↑ "UCD Strategic Campus Development Plan 2016–2021–2026, University College Dublin" (PDF). October 2022.
  37. ↑ Bunbury, Andrew (February 2024). "8th Lock, Grand Canal, Dublin; Architects: Reddy Architecture; Landscape Architects: Park Hood, Article by Andrew Bunbury". Perspective: The Journal of the Royal Society of Ulster Architects. 33 (1): 64–67.
  38. ↑ Greig, Nelly (2025-11-18). "Bon Secours - Architecture Today". Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  39. ↑ Pike, James; Meghen, Kathryn, eds. (2009). The New Housing 2. Gandon Editions. pp. 140–141. ISBN 978-0948037405.
  40. ↑ "Hotel and Spa, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork.; Architects: Reddy O'Riordan Staehli Architects". Plan. Architectural Review: 115 – via Irish Architectural Archive.
  41. ↑ "James Joyce Library transformed as Level 3 reopens after ambitious refurbishment". www.ucd.ie. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  42. ↑ "Architects leading the housing innovation: design, ideas and knowledge". Architecture Ireland. Special Issue (297): 76–77. Jan 2018.
  43. ↑ O'Connell, Sandra (Jan 2017). "Can architecture save housing?". Architecture Ireland. Special issue (291): 36–39.
  44. ↑ Duggan, Keith. "How haphazard development made Galway the most choked city in Ireland". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  45. ↑ Reddy, Tony (Autumn 2025). "An Integrated Planning System for 21st Century Ireland". Urban Design (176): 59–63 – via Irish Architectural Archive.
  46. ↑ "Radical change is needed to make Dublin a liveable city". Irish Senator - Michael McDowell. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  47. ↑ Tipton, Gemma. "Dublin by Design: Meticulously illustrated look at city architecture". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  48. ↑ Brady, Noel; O’Connell, Sandra, eds. (2020). Dublin by Design: Architecture and the City. O’Brien Press. pp. 62–77. ISBN 9781788491679.
  49. ↑ "Whats On : RIAI.ie (The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland)". www.riai.ie. October 2024. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  50. ↑ Browne, D.; Coady, J.; Pollard, C., eds. (2024). Irish Cities in Crisis. Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. pp. 501–507. ISBN 9781916191419.
  51. ↑ Browne, D.; Coady, J; Pollard, C., eds. (2024). Irish Cities in Crisis. Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. pp. 265–274. ISBN 9781916191419.
  52. ↑ Browne, D.; Coady, J.; Pollard, C., eds. (2024). Irish Cities in Crisis. Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. pp. 81–90. ISBN 9781916191419.
  53. ↑ How Did We Get Here? | Irish Cities in Crisis. 2025-11-13. Retrieved 2026-03-19 – via shows.acast.com.
  54. ↑ Ireland), RIAI ie (The Royal Institute of the Architects of. "Discover Architecture | RIAI.ie (The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland)". www.riai.ie. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  55. ↑ Graby, John; Meghen, Kathryn, eds. (2002). The New Housing. Gandon Editions. pp. 10–15.
  56. ↑ Pike, James; Meghen, Kathryn, eds. (2009). The New Housing 2 (Gandon Editions ed.). Gandon Editions. pp. 15–23.
  57. ↑ Kelly, Paul, ed. (2025). NH3, New Housing 3. Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. pp. 32–40.

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