In conversation with Duncan McLaren

**Apologies for the sound quality in this episode **

In our eight episode, we chat with Duncan McLaren of Dedalus Architecture.

Dedalus is an RIAI accredited Grade 1 conservation practice providing architectural, conservation and heritage research services to government agencies, local authorities, corporate bodies, private developers and community groups. The business is based in Moville, Inishowen, Co. Donegal and provides general architectural services to the local market and specialist services throughout Ireland.

Specialist services include work with existing and historic buildings, conservation planning, repair and adaptive reuse. Consultancy services include research, writing for publication and policy development. The business was established, by managing director Duncan McLaren, in 2001 after more than 15 years of distinguished work in employment in London and Dublin.

In today's chat, we discuss Duncan's journey in conservation and vernacular buildings, his passion for thatch, and we also discover an interesting connection to Brian Friel through his work.

Hosted by Tríona Byrne and Róisín Beirne.

Edited by Deirdre Keeley.

Artwork by Róisín Beirne.

Theme music by Cillian Byrne.

Generously supported by the Heritage Council as part of their Heritage Sector Support Fund 2021.

The podcast was recorded on Zoom in July 2021.

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