Courtney McDonnell Architects win Building of the Year for Griffith Avenue project

Courtney McDonnell Architects secured the prestigious Building of the Year 2025 award for their Griffith Avenue project, a recognition that reflects the firm’s design excellence, commitment to sustainability, and ability to create architecture that enhances both its surroundings and the lives of those who inhabit it.

“Courtney McDonnell Architects have been named the winner for their exceptional project, Griffith Avenue. This achievement recognises the firm’s outstanding design, innovation, and contribution to the built environment. Griffith Avenue stands as a testament to the firm’s ability to create architecture that is both visionary and impactful. This victory reflects the firm's reputation as a leader in contemporary design,” said the judge. 

The recognition earlier this year highlights a wider trend within Ireland’s built environment: the drive to balance architectural ambition with functionality, sustainability, and community value. 

At a time when urban planning and design are under growing scrutiny for their role in shaping social and environmental outcomes, Griffith Avenue stands out as a benchmark in contemporary Irish architecture.

The Building & Architect of the Year Awards provide a vital platform to spotlight architectural excellence across all scales and building types. 

Backed by BusinessRiver’s extensive network and expert judging, the awards have become a trusted mark of distinction within the profession.

Discover more about this year’s winners and explore the projects shaping Ireland’s architectural future on the awards website.