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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Milica graduated from the Technological University of Dublin in 2024, receiving her BSc (Hons) degree in Architectural Technology. Milica’s thesis research was shorted listed in the Alliance for Sustainability Building Products (ASBP) Innovation Pitch for reducing plastic in construction. She was also invited to present her research at the International Congress of Architectural Technologists 2025 in Alicante. Milica has worked on a variety of large-scale Hotel projects since joining ALTU in 2024. She also has previous experience in residential construction. Following her thesis research, Milica developed a passion for sustainability in construction including Life-Cycle Analyses and building to NZEB. She takes pride in her attention to detail, adaptability and work ethic and her hopes are to be able to build on her knowledge and gain further experience while actively contributing to the outstanding work delivered by ALTU.
Jack studied Architecture at the University of Limerick, where he graduated with a BSc. Architecture degree in 2021. Jack brings a hands-on approach to design having gained valuable experience when working on site, which was explored through his thesis project whereby he investigated Jack has previous experience working with an architectural practice where he was involved in numerous educational projects across the country, housing schemes, house and hotel extensions as well as recreation and community projects.
Throughout this work Jack produced drawings for design, planning and tender stages and was exposed to working in both a group setting and on a one to one basis. Jack joined the Altu team at the beginning of 2022 and has enjoyed working on a veriety of projects mainly within the commercial sector, through the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Armando is an Architectural Technologist at ALTU.
Armando has amassed significant experience in the field of Construction Technology have worked on developments across the Education, Residential, Social Housing and Retail Sectors.
During his career to date, he has worked as an Architectural Technologist in the United States and Mexico, with over 8 years’ experience working in Ireland.
As part of the ALTU team, Armando’s role sees his active involvement across all project work stages from concept design through to completion.
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.
