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Sheila O’Donnell

Award-winning Architect; Co-founder of O’Donnell + Tuomey

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Sheila O’Donnell Biography

Sheila O'Donnell is an award-winning architect. She is the co-founder of the architectural company O'Donnell + Tuomey.

In 1976, O'Donnell graduated from University College Dublin with a degree in architecture. She received her master's degree in environmental design from the Royal College of Art in 1980, where she won the prize for best graduating student

She and her husband, John Tuomey, established O'Donnell + Tuomey Architects in Dublin in 1988. The firm has won many national awards, including the Downes Medal from the Architectural Association of Ireland on seven occasions since 1988, and the RIAI Gold Medal in 2000. They have represented Ireland twice at the Venice Biennale of Architecture (2004 and 2008) and have been nominated for several European awards. O'Donnell + Tuomey have been recognized in newspapers, magazines, articles and books in both Europe and the United States.

Most of Sheila's work has been centered on housing, schools, and cultural institutions in Dublin. Her work includes the Irish Film Institute (1992) and an extension to Ranelagh School (1998). More recently, in collaboration with the Irish Department of Education, O'Donnell has worked on the design of Cherry Orchard School, a primary school pilot project for disadvantaged communities. It has received many awards and was published by the OECD as an exemplary educational building.

In 2010, she was elected an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. In 2015, O'Donnell + Tuomey won the 2015 RIBA Royal Gold Medal, the world's most prestigious architecture award. This esteemed award is approved by Her Majesty The Queen, to architects who have made a big impact on architecture.

In 2019, she was chosen for the Architect's Journal and The Architectural Review's 'Woman Architect of the Year' award.

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    Speaking fees for Sheila O’Donnell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sheila O’Donnell are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sheila O’Donnell, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Sheila O’Donnell speak about?

    Sheila O’Donnell is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Architecture, Art, Culture, Education, Influential Women, Leadership Speakers, Lifestyle, Professors, Speakers by Industry, University Speakers, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Sheila O’Donnell travel from?

    Sheila O’Donnell generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Sheila O’Donnell’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Sheila O’Donnell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sheila O’Donnell for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sheila O’Donnell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Sheila O’Donnell Biography

Sheila O'Donnell is an award-winning architect. She is the co-founder of the architectural company O'Donnell + Tuomey.

In 1976, O'Donnell graduated from University College Dublin with a degree in architecture. She received her master's degree in environmental design from the Royal College of Art in 1980, where she won the prize for best graduating student

She and her husband, John Tuomey, established O'Donnell + Tuomey Architects in Dublin in 1988. The firm has won many national awards, including the Downes Medal from the Architectural Association of Ireland on seven occasions since 1988, and the RIAI Gold Medal in 2000. They have represented Ireland twice at the Venice Biennale of Architecture (2004 and 2008) and have been nominated for several European awards. O'Donnell + Tuomey have been recognized in newspapers, magazines, articles and books in both Europe and the United States.

Most of Sheila's work has been centered on housing, schools, and cultural institutions in Dublin. Her work includes the Irish Film Institute (1992) and an extension to Ranelagh School (1998). More recently, in collaboration with the Irish Department of Education, O'Donnell has worked on the design of Cherry Orchard School, a primary school pilot project for disadvantaged communities. It has received many awards and was published by the OECD as an exemplary educational building.

In 2010, she was elected an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. In 2015, O'Donnell + Tuomey won the 2015 RIBA Royal Gold Medal, the world's most prestigious architecture award. This esteemed award is approved by Her Majesty The Queen, to architects who have made a big impact on architecture.

In 2019, she was chosen for the Architect's Journal and The Architectural Review's 'Woman Architect of the Year' award.

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  • O'Donnell + Tuomey lecture | Architecture on Stage
    Sheila O'Donnell (1953) and John Tuomey (1954) met as students at University College Dublin and went on to establish O'Donnell Tuomey Architects in...

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  • How do I book Sheila O’Donnell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sheila O’Donnell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sheila O’Donnell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sheila O’Donnell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Sheila O’Donnell

    Speaking fees for Sheila O’Donnell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sheila O’Donnell are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sheila O’Donnell, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Sheila O’Donnell speak about?

    Sheila O’Donnell is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Architecture, Art, Culture, Education, Influential Women, Leadership Speakers, Lifestyle, Professors, Speakers by Industry, University Speakers, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Sheila O’Donnell travel from?

    Sheila O’Donnell generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Sheila O’Donnell’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Sheila O’Donnell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sheila O’Donnell for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sheila O’Donnell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Sheila O’Donnell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Sheila O’Donnell for your event is available upon request. Sheila O’Donnell generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Phnam Bagley, Ali Carr-Chellman, Tania Israel, Ailbhe Smyth and Rosa Van Parys. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sheila O’Donnell for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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  • O'Donnell + Tuomey lecture | Architecture on Stage
    Sheila O'Donnell (1953) and John Tuomey (1954) met as students at University College Dublin and went on to establish O'Donnell Tuomey Architects in 1988. They have been shortlisted for the Stirling...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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