Eimear studied architecture at University College Dublin, the Oslo School of Architecture of Design and the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing.
Eimear joined O’Donnell + Tuomey in 2016, was appointed Associate in 2017 and Associate Director in 2020. She set up O’Donnell + Tuomey’s London office and is currently working on projects in London such as a new outpost for the V&A Museum and a new 550 seat dance theatre with studios and public spaces for Sadler’s Wells at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Before joining O’Donnell + Tuomey she worked at Eric Parry Architects in London for 6 Years, gaining considerable experience working on large scale complex projects including a new 6,000m2 office building at St James’s Square in London (RIBA award London + National winner 2016), an extensive internal fit out for the Worshipful Company of Leathersellers (RIBA award London 2017), and leading façade design on a new 32,000m2 headquarters for Cambridge Assessment, the examination body for Cambridge University.
She has a keen interest in conservation and has worked on the extension and refurbishment of a Grade II Listed Lutyens building in London as well as a Grade I listed Nash building on the Mall, next to Buckingham Palace.
Eimear is currently a member of the Design South East Expert Panel, providing advice on major schemes throughout design development and the planning process to local planning authorities in London and the South East of the UK.