MEET THE TEAM

Lauren Martin | Co-FoundeR

BA (Hons) Degree in Interior Architecture & Furniture Design, Dublin Institute of Technology

Throughout her studies and after completing her degree, Lauren gained over 4 years of experience working on well known hospitality projects, high-end residential designs and commercial offices, before moving on to launch NORTH with Louise in 2018.

Lauren prides herself and her work on her understanding and appreciation of the finest of details, a highly considered design approach with spacial layout at the forefront. Her ambition is to closely collaborate and inspire her clients with a finished project, unique to each, that goes way beyond their expectations. Since launching NORTH over 6 years ago, Lauren has project lead award nominated residential and commercial projects along with directing the growing team at NORTH with Louise.

When not on site or in the studio, her true love is her daughter Mila, as well as spinning and coffee!

Louise Rankin | Co-FoundeR

Postgraduate Diploma, Interior Design Academy of Ireland

After 10 years in the Sales & Marketing industry and launching an online lifestyle magazine, Louise went on to pursue her passion for interiors. She gained both commercial and residential experience in Dublin before launching NORTH with Lauren in 2018 and growing the portfolio and team to what it is today.

Having never been to university, Louise is a strong believer in hands-on-experience being the best tool for education within the industry, allowing her to stay informed on the best design practices and methodologies to bring to her projects. She has a passion for psychology and human behaviour which ensures the clients personality is depicted throughout the end result of a project.

When not on site with a hard hat on, she’s with her family retreating to her second home on Clare Island in the West.

what we do

Concept

The initial and one of the most important stages in the project is the concept phase where we establish the brief of the project and the desired end goal for the client, both functionally and aesthetically. We tell the story of how their space will look and feel through detailed floor plan drawings, mood boards and 3D sketches.

DETAILED DRAWINGS

After the initial design pack is signed off, we move on to undertaking a very comprehensive and meticulous drawing package that allows all trades and professionals to carry out the works to the proposed property. We pride ourselves in the level of detail that these floor plans and 2D elevations include to really give the client an exact representation of how elements will look on site.

FURNITURE + FINISHES SOURCING

Along with the drawing package, all materials throughout the project are sourced, from flooring, stone and tiles through to fabrics, paint colours and hardware. Mid-way through the Detailed Design phase we will have a sample meeting to allow the client to review and approve these details. As well as the finishes, all furniture, lighting and sanitaryware are sourced and schedules of items listed are issued to the client for review and sign off.

TENDER

With the use of the approved drawing package and schedules of materials, we liaise with the relevant professionals to collate all costs required to carry out the project. We draw up our own cost documents as well as work closely with the clients Quantity Surveyor to try and achieve the best possible result for their budget.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Once all associated costs are signed off by the client then we move forward with on-site project management during the construction phase. Working alongside the clients team whether that includes an Architect or Quantity Surveyor, we liaise with the appointed Contractor and Engineers as well as joiners, floor fitters, stone suppliers and upholsterers. Our presence on site is to ensure the detail drawn up is carried out to the millimetre.

ART + ACCESSORY SELECTION

Once all furniture is in place we provide final art curation and accessory selection before photographing the finish project.