About

PETER A. COX

Peter is the founding member of Carrig and has gained over thirty years of stone conservation experience in historical buildings and all types of porous building materials. Peter is responsible for the company development and bringing forward a number of exciting projects to the portfolio. Although primarily involved with the marketing aspects of the company, Peter is well informed of all ongoing company projects and is the point of reference on any technical aspects.

From 1985-1994, he operated as European Marketing Director for ProSoCo Inc. and its subsidiary MNSC, which specialised in laboratory analysis of prescribed cleaning and treatment systems for all porous building materials. Whilst in the United States, he was involved in projects such as Grand Central Station New York, US Capital Building in Washington DC and from the UK he worked with prestigious buildings such as Lloyd's Reg. of Shipping, London; Tate Gallery of Modern Art, Bankside Power Station and Fort Dunlop.

Peter is currently vice-president of ICOMOS after holding post of President from 2004-6. Peter has played a big role in the Stone Federation of Great Britain, Chairing the technical committee and Vice Chair of the approved contractors’ scheme. Whilst working in the USA, he was an active member of the Association of Preservation Technology (APT). He has served on the committee researching chemical consolidation methods for decay and is an associate of the International Institute of Conservation.

As one of Ireland's leading conservation and stone experts, Peter has the vision and experience to be creative and bring about unique concepts to improve and protect both new and historic buildings in both Ireland and the UK's built Heritage. He is instrumental on advising and implementing national conservation & heritage policies on behalf of government bodies and local authorities.

Some examples of projects within Ireland include; Conservation Plans for Russborough House, Castle Leslie and Bishop’s Palace, Kilkenny, specifications for Blackrock Castle [Cork], St. John’s Cathedral [Limerick], 7-9 Merrion Row [new Dept. Finance headquarters], Farmleigh House [Dublin], The Albert Clock [Belfast] and the National Gallery of Ireland.

MARY-LIZ McCARTHY

After working with private archaeology firms for 5 years, Mary-Liz joined Carrig in 2007. A qualified archaeologist, specialising in post-medieval archaeology, and building conservation consultant, Mary-Liz has extensive experience both of architectural inventory recording, having completed four NIAH County surveys and Phase 4 of the Dublin City Industrial Heritage Record. As a conservation consultant in Carrig, she has carried out conservation reports, impact assessments, specifications and planning advice on a range of projects such as Leinster Street Mixed Use Development [Maynooth], Kilmarnock House & Gate Lodge [Dublin], Turnings House [Kildare], the former Carrolls Factory [Dundalk], Lansdowne Road Redevelopment [Dublin], Rainsford Street [Dublin], Ballina SEA [Mayo] and 44-45 Oliver Plunkett Street [Cork]

Mary-Liz continues to be an active participant in conservation groups and is a member ICOMOS and the Limes Forum committee.

ANDRZEJ CZAPLICKI

A qualified engineer, Andrzej’s special interests lie with the reconstruction measures in historic structures. Andrez has indepth knowledge on building materials and design construction, more specifically where his thesis was based on the efficiency of binding with cementitious pressure grouting leading to cracked masonry.

Andrzej has designed working and practical concepts within a variety of historic structures where the combined complexities of protected status, materials, costs sustainable re-use are challenging. His work as a conservation engineer within Carrig includes physical surveys, consultancy, design, detailed drawing and supervision.

Since joining Carrig in 2005 Andrzej has managed various projects such as: St. Anthony's House, NUIG [Galway], Bank of Ireland [Dublin], Darker Mill Redevelopment [Louth], St. Barthomolew's Church [Dublin], Portlaoise Garda Station [Portlaoise], 18-20 Merrion Street [Dublin], Warrenmount Presentation Convent [Dublin], 4 Quay Street [Galway], The Cactus House [Botanic Gardens-Dublin], Boyle Abbey Aisle Re-Construction [Boyle], DCIHR Phase 3, 4 [Dublin], Sir John Rogerson Quay - Phase II [Dublin], Botanic Gardens [Dublin], Deerfield House The American Ambassador’s Residence at Phoenix Park], Dublin City Walls [Dublin], Kilmarnock House [Killiney], St. Lukes Church [Dublin], National Gallery [Dublin].

CORA COLEMAN

After completing her degree in History of Art, Cora became particularly interested in the area of historic landscape architecture. For a number of years Cora has worked as a consultant on the built heritage and also specialises in the area of landscape design and development in heritage areas.

She has successfully produced planning applications to support a variety of commercial, residential and recreational developments. Her carefully generated measured drawings and 3-D visuals provide answers and a means to resolving challenges as they arise through projects.

Having been involved with Carrig since early 2007, Cora has combined her academic and practical skills and has produced survey and design drawings and impact assessment reports on a number of projects, including Leopold Square [Sheffield], The Sidings Development [Dublin], NUI [Galway], The National Gallery of Ireland, Boyle Abbey [Roscommon] & St. Luke’s Church [Dublin]

SUSAN O'CONNOR

Susan has worked with Carrig for over ten years and was principal author on Carrig’s publications for Dublin City Council and the Heritage Council. She has worked in all fields relating to conservation, notably on the creation of Donegal’s first List of Protected Structures (Listed Buildings), which she guided through the ratification process and on the conservation of Armagh and Limerick Cathedrals, as well as numerous range of conservation projects for public and private clients.