Archives: Teams
Liam Willoughby
Liam is a Senior Architectural Technologist with ALTU and has a strong design and engineering background and substantial experience in the Office and Retail sectors in the UK and Ireland.
On joining the Practice, Liam has continued to build on this experience and has worked on large scale Office and retail developments for international clients in the Dundrum and Blackrock areas.
Liam combines a sound technical knowledge with a passion for BIM and construction detailing.
Marianna Dalla Porta
Marianna achieved her master’s degree in Architecture for New and Ancient at the IUAV University of Venice after a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction and Conservation. During her studies, Marianna had the possibility to deepen her knowledge regarding adaptive reuse and interventions on existing structures, thanks to a semester at the Technical University of Crete. She, then mastered her skills in the fields of interior design, architectural lighting and architectural design, during a second period studying abroad at the University of Oulu, making her Architectural background quite wide. Furthermore, living in the Venetian Architectural environment Marianna had also the possibility of attending different WAVe (Workshops of Architecture, Venice), as well as being involved with LaBiennale.
Marianna’s first internship, at Arch. L.Bolzonetto, introduced her to the use of BIM models. Further technological skills had been explored during her Master’s internship at the IUAV photogrammetry lab where she wrote her thesis about the survey techniques for the creation of digital twins. After her studies, Marianna undertook an internship working with Lena Wimmer Architects, where her creations embodied a more international approach to design. During this time, she also took part in the “ReUse the fallen Church” competition by ReUse Italy, which, together with her team developed a proposal for a concert hall and cultural center in the site of the ex-Chiesa Diruta (Italy). In June 2022 Marianna joined Altu as an Architectural assistant, a role in which she could apply her knowledge of BIM and learn a vast number of new skills in the fields of Irish residential and commercial architecture. Marianna’s work is based on the production of drawings and illustrations for feasibility studies and design stage drawings, moreover, she works alongside her colleagues on the later stages of projects.
Alan Pyjek
Alan has a Master Degree of Architecture from the Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland. He started his career at Altu Architects in 2018. During his studies, he took part in many architectural competitions and gained knowledge in the field of sustainable architecture, history of architecture and urban design. His work experience in Altu combines project involvement in varying scales at different stages. He has been part of the design team on project of commercial, public and residential buildings. Apart from architecture, he is interested in graphic design and new technologies in the areas of IT.
Barbara Wierzbicka
Barbara is a qualified Architectural Technologist, having graduated from TUD. Having gained project experience on large scale educational and hospitality projects. Highly proficient in BIM, she is experienced in working successfully in a collaborative environment with other consultants utilising BIM360. To date Barbara has amassed good technical detailing and construction experience.
Killian Nugent
Jack D Byrne
Barbara Pater
Tatyana Aleksiev
Tatyana graduated from the Politecnico di Milano, Italy in 2016.
Having professional and academic experience in Italy and Ireland, Tatyana’s competences combine graphic design, design research, concept development, architectural and urban planning varying in scale and function – master planning, public space interventions, architectonic design and interior space arrangement.
Her work to date with ALTU has entailed developments ranging from residential through to retail and workplace schemes, across all project work stages, with a particular focus on pre-planning and concept strategy.
Diarmaid Kerr
Diarmaid is a Senior Architect with Altu Architects bringing over 15 years experience in the construction industry. He has worked in Ireland, the UK and Australia with experience in the residential, mixed use, leisure, healthcare and education sectors.
Prior to joining Altu in recent years Diarmaid has carried out the role of project architect on site and contract administrator on projects throughout Ireland. Overseeing the project management of multiple projects simultaneously, managing client expectations and contractor engagement from inception to completion. Diarmaid is a natural design team lead with strong interpersonal skills, a methodical approach and strong construction detailing knowledge. He has great attention to detail in each role/task he undertakes, ensuring the programme will run without undue delay and disputes are mediated diplomatically.