Orla established her own practice in 1998, prior to which she was a Director and founding member of O'Mahony Pike and had worked in the Middle East, North and South America and London. She has particular expertise in multiple residential developments and has also been involved in bespoke and commercial projects as both design and project architect. Committed to developing her skills she has undertaken courses in conservation, planning and development, management and health and safety. Orla currently holds the position of Honorary Treasurer with the RIAI and is a member of a number of task forces within the Institute, including the Competency Group and the Board of Examiners.

Orla is an RIAI member and a Registered Architect.
MRIAI - 1990
BER Assessor
RIAI Accredited PSDP
Currently undertaking a Diploma in Arbitration