We are an award winning Architects Practice with studios in London & Cork, working on all types of projects with a specialty in Housing & Community projects, high end Interior Design fit outs and Urban Design and working on low impact sustainable buildings.

As architects we have a reputation for providing quality robust sustainable designs. We provide a full professional service from initial consultation to completion and help clients develop their brief of requirements. We have vision to create spaces and places for people’s needs and the communication skills to help develop a dialogue and listen to our clients. We also produce artworks for many of our projects.

We give talks about our work and run public consultation workshops. We exhibited our projects in UK, Ireland and internationally.

Angela is Past President of RIBA (2011-2013) who gives many high profile talks around the world on the value of good sustainable design.

Robin Mallalieu & Angela Brady are Directors of Brady Mallalieu Architects and Alex Mallalieu is an Associate.

We incorporate many Artworks into our projects and Angela Brady is a skilled fused glass artist, who also curates mastercraft international exhibitions.

We have a group of experienced staff with superb design, technical and communication skills for each project.

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about us

  • PPRIBA FRIAI PDSA
    Architect, TV Broadcaster, Glass Craftsperson & Design Champion
    Angela is an architect director of award winning Brady Mallalieu
    Architects    , founded with Robin Mallalieu with studios in London and Cork,
    specialising in housing and contemporary sustainable design.

    Angela was President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (2011-2013) - voted the most effective president in the past 28 years - (AJ Survey). As RIBA President she has presented over 100 keynote speeches worldwide, on sustainable city making and low carbon design.

    As chair of Women in Architecture UK (2000-2006) Angela championed Diversity & Equality in architecture and instigated the “DiverseCity" exhibition - which went to 34 cities worldwide.
    Angela has made 3 primetime TV series promoting Architecture & Design ;- “Designing Ireland” on RTE. “Building the Dream” house on ITV & The Home Show on Ch 4.

    2025: Angela is a masters External Examiner at Westminster School of Arch. and Mentor /Tutor at Kent Uni. Canterbury apprenticeship course.

    Angela is chairperson of RIAI London, promoting Irish architecture and bringing groups together.

    Angela is an artist & fused glass designer who creates many architectural artworks and art glass panels, including flamboyant glass jewellery for London Fashion Week 2023 & 2024 for Paul Costelloe. Angela exhibits with & curates the 10 hands crafts master crafts group in West Cork exhibiting locally and internationally - twice in China. www,angelabradydesigns.com www.10handscrafts.com

    Personal Awards: PDSA Irish ‘Presidents Distinguished Service Award’ for services to Architecture & Education from President Michael D Higgins 2016. 

    OBE for services to architecture & education - from The Queen 2016. 

    ‘WISE Women of Outstanding Achievement’ award for ‘Leadership and Inspiration’ 2013, ‘Women In Construction’ Lifetime Achievement Award 2012 CIC. Honorary ‘Doctor of Letters’ from Westminster University


    Honorary PhD from Technical University Dublin. Hon Membership AIA in USA & RAIC in Canada.

    Contact details: angela@bradymallalieu.com
    Cork and London 



  • BA (Hons) Arch. B.Arch (Manc)
    Robin set up Brady Mallalieu with Angela Brady over 30 years ago. Since leaving university when he was awarded the national RIBA Student Prize, Robin gained wide experience working in London on projects around the UK and Ireland. Prior to commencing practice with Angela Brady he worked in London with van Heyningen Haward Architects and Brian Taggart Associates. 

    Robin has worked on a variety award winning projects and has developed a particular interest in housing and works with historic buildings. He has developed an expertise in the design of new contemporary buildings within historical and protected environments. He also maintains an interest and expertise in urban design and master planning. 

    Robin is skilled in creating environmentally friendly and sustainable designs and promotes low energy / low maintenance buildings. His contemporary house design in Richmond was featured on BBC1 London Tonight where it was praised as ‘one of the best contemporary houses in Britain today’. It was runner up for the Manser Prize: Best New House in Britain .

    KEY AWARDS2019 RIAI Award

    2015 Gold Award, What House? Awards
    2010 RIAI Award
    2010 Evening Standard Housing Award

    2005 RIAI Regional Award
    2003 Brick Award
    1998 RIAI Regional Award

    1997 RIAI Regional Award
    1995 RIAI Regional Award
    1991 RIAI Regional Award
    1982 RIBA Student Medal - Napper Prize


  • B(Hons) Arch, MArch. Associate

    Alex graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 2022 and then completed his masters of Architecture in 2024. Two years Experience at Stallan Brand architects in Glasgow, with a particular skill in model making. Alex has a keen interest in Natural Building and sustainable design including co housing, new and natural materials. Working on experimental low impact building materials.