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Coral McGarrigle :

Architect & Senior Associate

Qualifications:
BA (Hons), DipArch, MA Arch

Coral is a Senior Associate at Proctor & Matthews Architects, where she combines her architectural expertise with a passion for creating innovative and sustainable places. She studied architecture at De Montfort University, the Kent Institute of Art and Design, and the University of Westminster. After graduating, Coral began her career at a London-based practice specialising in healthcare and aviation projects before joining Proctor & Matthews in 2006.

During her time at the practice Coral has led the team responsible for the planning submission of Steepleton, a Later Living Community in the Cotswolds developed for PegasusLife. This innovative scheme was recognised with the HAPPI Award at the 2019 Housing Design Awards. Additionally, she played a crucial role during the technical design phase of the RIBA Award-winning Abode at Great Kneighton.

Coral led the team for Wilkinsons Brook in Tyrrelstown—a growing settlement northwest of Dublin. This 2024 RIAI winning project includes 69 new homes clustered around neighbourhood green spaces, drawing inspiration from historic rural clachan settlements. The introduction of innovative own-door housing typologies has been instrumental in achieving the higher densities necessary for sustainable development.

Most recently, Coral has led the Benfield Valley project, which will create a new neighbourhood comprising 101 homes, including 40% designated as affordable housing. The development will also provide a new community and educational hub housed in the Grade II listed Benfield Barn, alongside workshops integrated within the historic ruins of farm structures and cottages in the Benfield Barn Conservation Area.