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55out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 3
Source diversity1 source
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About
Ō Droma Design Development (ŌDDD) Ltd. is an international architecture and masterplanning practice with offices in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong & Ireland. We are an innovative architectural studio committed to delivering high quality, bespoke spaces with a strong focus on effective delivery for our clients. Founded by brothers Cormac and Huw Ō Droma, ŌDDD is a family business with roots in Ireland but work around the globe. UK Director, Cormac Ó Droma has over 10 years experience working in the residential sector across the UK and Ireland. He has extensive experience in planning, building control and construction stages and particularly enjoys working on refurbishments and conversions of older heritage buildings.
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5.0out of 5
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Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for architectss in Manchester
Across 39 rated architectss in Manchester, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Public review evidence5.0★ from 3 public reviewsHouzz
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