About

MeltedSnow Architects is the architectural practice of Jim Lawler MRIAI, founded in Dublin in 2001. MSA provides a full range of architectural services from initial design to site completion, specialising in residential projects in the Dublin area. MSA promotes contemporary, practical and energy-efficient design.

Jim is a graduate of Bolton Street DIT and has 30 years post-graduate experience, six of which were spent working on large-scale commercial and residential projects with OMP Architects and HJLyon + Partners. Since establishing MSA, Jim has designed and supervised numerous residential projects with a focus on contemporary, sustainable design.

MSA projects have been featured in House & Home Magazine, The Irish Times Weekend Magazine, The Sunday Times Home Supplement and Construct Ireland. In October 2009 one project was featured on About the House on RTÉ One. In March 2010 MSA was awarded the Green Residential Building Award for an extension in Dublin 8.

Jim is also at the forefront of integrating AI assistance into architectural practice.