Simon Hales
ACIAT Cert. Mech. Eng. BSc Arch. Tech. MSc. Arch. AEES P.Dip. Proj. Mgmt.
Simon brings over 17 years of hands-on experience in the architectural field, specialising in residential projects. He holds a BSc. in Architectural Technology from TUD Bolton Street and has made meaningful contributions at MCORM Architects, DDA Architects, and AKM Design, advancing to the role of Associate Director in the latter two firms.
Simon's strength lies in project management, guiding developments from post-planning to completion. His portfolio spans a wide range of projects, including medium to large-scale residential projects and commercial ventures.
Matthew Fagan
B Arch Sc, B Arch, MRIAI
Matthew is an RIAI registered architect with 17 years' experience in the design and procurement of various residential projects in Ireland as senior design architect, project manager and assigned certifier. Matthew’s experience ranges from leading on all scales of residential architecture from inception to completion in the Dublin and Leinster regions.
Matthew specialises in design and 3D modelling and has extensive experience in navigating planning procedures, regulations and legislation. Matthew was an Associate Director with Dublin-based StudioDSQ and was an Associate Director with Duignan Dooley Architects (DDA) before that.
He obtained his architectural degrees at University College Dublin (UCD).
Szilvia Nagy
BSc Arch, Tech.
Szilvia has over 5 years of professional experience as an architectural technologist since graduating from the Institute of Technology Carlow, now known as South East Technological University (SETU), in 2018.
Szilvia was part of a team responsible for development coordination from post-planning through to completion. She is deeply involved in producing planning and construction information packages across a range of sectors including commercial & residential of varying scales. In addition, Szilvia’s expertise also extends to implementing drawing standards and integrating BIM, making her a key contributor to the firm’s BIM strategy.
Andrea Benedicto
MArch, MRIAI
RIAI member Andrea is a dedicated architect with a strong academic background and experience in architectural design, urban planning, and sustainable building solutions. She holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from the European University and has been involved in projects aimed at enhancing spatial quality and user well-being through thoughtful design and material selection.
Before joining FHA Architecture & Design, she worked with multidisciplinary teams in Spain, contributing to architectural design, project visualization, and technical documentation. Her work includes the development of architectural drawings, 3D models, and research on material quality in interior spaces and its impact on habitability.
Her expertise in digital modeling, architectural analysis, and project coordination enables her to tackle design challenges with a comprehensive and detail-oriented approach.