Conall Doherty

As a Associate at Design ID and one of only a small number of Conservation Accredited Engineers (CARE) in Ireland, Conall has led many of the practice’s high‑profile conservation projects, including McConnell’s Distillery at Crumlin Road Gaol, HRP Hillsborough Castle and the Wonderful Barn. Conall also leads the specialist conservation engineering framework for the Historic Environment Division, providing advice on State Care Monuments across the country including Dunluce Castle & Carrickfergus Castle. His experience also extends internationally, having contributed to the conservation of coral stone structures at Jazeerat Al Hamra, a UNESCO World Heritage Tentative site in the UAE.

Before joining Design ID in 2018, Conall spent eight years working in Dubai, Sydney and Berlin, gaining a broad portfolio across arts, cultural and complex architectural projects. Highlights include the Louvre Abu Dhabi with Ateliers Jean Nouvel, the Phoenix Art Gallery in Sydney and the Halcyon Art Gallery at Harrods.

A Chartered Member of the IStructE, Conall graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with first‑class honours in Structural Engineering with Architecture and was recognised early in his career through awards such as ICE Leader of Tomorrow and Young Engineer of the Year.

Conall brings a thoughtful, culturally sensitive approach to heritage and arts projects, combining technical rigour with a deep appreciation for craft, context and the stories buildings carry.