In the beginning.....

1995..2010 | McConnell International Architecture

• International Architectural Design, Planning, Consultancy and Construction Management
• Corporate / Private / Commercial / Industrial / Resort / Leisure / Residential Architecture




2004-2008 | Chief Project Architect - Michael McNamara & Co. / Grattan Property Group

• 2nd Largest Construction/Development Company in Ireland (2008)
• Corporate / Private / Commercial / Educational / Governmental / Construction and Design & Build Projects
  • Longboat Quay – Two City Blocks Mixed Use - Dublin Docklands
  • Longford Town Centre – Shopping and Office Mall
  • Cork International Airport Hotel
  • Parknasilla Hotel Resort - Sneem, Co.Kerry
  • Fingal County Council Headquarters Apartment Complex & Parking Structure
  • Infirmary Road PPP Project Dublin County Co. (not-constructed)




1995-2004 | McConnell International Architecture

International Architectural Design, Planning, Consultancy and Construction Management Corporate / Private / Commercial / Industrial / Resort / Leisure / Residential Architecture 1991-1995 | Architectural Consultant for Delaney McVeigh & Pike Architects - Dublin Ireland Architectural & Urban Design for Major Irish Developments Projects Including: Herbert Park Hotel, Office and Apt.Development 3D-Project Design Modelling of Bldgs.and Site Design Team CAD Constr.Docs Coordinator Carysfort Hall - Apartment Development Construction Docs & Fire Certification Avoca and Carysfort Park Developments CAD Site Masterplanning

1995-2000 | Managing Director - CadMan Systems, Ltd. Corporate/Private Client SALES & RENTALS of Computer Hardware & Software, Training and Support. WORLD's FIRST AutoDesk ™ Authorised RENTAL CENTER 1991-1995 | Managing Director - CAD Development International, Ltd. - Dublin Ireland Corporate/Private Client supply of Computer Hardware, Software, Training and Support. CAD Architectural Firm Consultants providing 3-D CAD Models & Renderings AutoDesk ™ Authorised Developers and Dealers "AutoQuik" ™ Software Manufacture & Sales (authored by Robert McConnell)

1989-1991 | Senior Architect for MMM Design Group International-Dublin, Madrid, Rome & Frankfurt


Multi-discipline Architecture / Engineering practice with Governmental, Corporate and Private Clients
Projects Including:
• Warrior Preparation Center - Kaiserlautern,Germany ;
• U.S. Command/Control/Communications Base - Naples, Italy
  Security Communications Facility / Administration Bldg. /
  FIRE Station / High-Rise Quarters / Parking Structures /
  Strict Security / Assault Protection & Communication Filtering
• Child Development Center - Vicenza,Italy ;
• Ankara Church - Turkey ;




1984-1989 | Robert C. McConnell - Architect, Virginia Beach, Va.


• Shopping Malls, Offices, Hotels, Retail Outlets, Hi-Rise Condominiums,
  Single Family Residential Developments (150+ per Average),
  High-End Custom and Traditional Residential (from 2,500 to 22,000 sq.ft.)
• One of the first Architects to provide CAD SERVICES (Computer Asissted Design) for Clients in Virginia.




1981-1983 | Project Manager - SOLAR ONE - Virginia Beach, Va.


• Alternate Energy and Environmental Design Services
• Active & Passive Solar Heating Systems Manufacture & Installation




1979-81 | Project Manager for Johnson, Craven & Gibson Architects Charlottesville, Va.


• Shopping Malls; Banking Facilities; Custom and Multi-Family Residential Design;
  & Historic Renovation including:
  • Renovation of Monticello (Thomas Jefferson's Residence);
  • Institutional Design for the University of Virginia including;
    • Educational Facilities
    • Campus Housing Facilities
    • Renovation & Major Extension to Alumni Hall
    • Historic Renovation Of Madison Hall




1976-78 | Project Manager for Arthur Konikoff Architects, Virginia Beach, Va.


• Specialising in Corporate, Leisure and Residential Architecture;
• Handicap Design Parameters for the U.S. Veterans Administration




1975 | Chief Screenprinter for Architectural Graphics, Inc. Norfolk,Va.


• Perfection Signage for numerous projects including
  • Busch Gardens, Williamsburg Va.,
  • Lincoln Memorial Hospital and
  • The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,Wash.D.C.

Architectural Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University