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John Tuomey
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| Born | 1954 (age 70–71) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse(s) | Sheila O'Donnell |
| Awards | RIAI Gold Medal (twice) Royal Gold Medal Elected to Aosdána (2011) |
| Practice | O'Donnell & Tuomey |
| Buildings | Neue Staatsgalerie Lyric Theatre, Belfast |
| Projects | Temple Bar, Dublin |
John Tuomey (born 1954) is a famous Irish architect. He is known for designing amazing buildings. He is also a member of Aosdána, which is a special group for artists in Ireland.
John Tuomey works with his wife, Sheila O'Donnell. They have their own architecture company called O'Donnell & Tuomey, which they started in 1988.
Early Life and Education
John Tuomey was born in Tralee, a town in Ireland, in 1954. He spent most of his childhood growing up in Dundalk.
He went to University College Dublin (UCD) to study architecture. He finished his studies in 1976.
Building a Career
After college, John Tuomey worked with a company called Stirling Wilford & Associates. He helped design important buildings like the Neue Staatsgalerie in Stuttgart, Germany.
In 1988, he started his own company, O'Donnell & Tuomey, with his wife Sheila. They have designed many well-known buildings.
Key Projects and Awards
One big project John Tuomey helped with was changing the look of Temple Bar, Dublin. This area became a lively cultural spot.
O'Donnell & Tuomey have won many awards for their designs. They won the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) gold medal two times. This is a very important award for architects in Ireland.
People say their buildings are special because they show how they were built. They also fit well with the history and surroundings of the place.
John Tuomey also taught architecture at University College Dublin for many years, from 1980 to 2019. He was a professor of architectural design. In 2011, he became a member of Aosdána.
Personal Life
John Tuomey lives in Rathmines, Ireland, with his wife and business partner, Sheila O'Donnell.
He really loves the old stone buildings on the Aran Islands in Ireland. He visits them every year because he thinks they are amazing examples of Irish architecture.
