Hugh Wallace
Hugh Wallace is a well-known architect and television presenter, recognized for his work on the RTÉ series The Great House Revival. He has expressed concerns about the urban neglect of Marlborough Street in Dublin and advocates for the compulsory purchase of derelict buildings to stimulate redevelopment and housing initiatives in the area.
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Hugh Wallace was a successful architect who brought humility and self-awareness to his role as a judge on Home of the Year.
The late Hugh Wallace gives it socks in poignant return of this fun series – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-03
Hugh Wallace was the charismatic presenter of Home of the Year who passed away in December.
the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
Dubliner Wallace died on December 1st last year, days before his 69th birthday in the midst of filming his popular programme The Great House Revival.
Brendan Courtney to complete Great House Revival filming after death of Hugh Wallace – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-11
Hugh Wallace was a renowned architect and television personality who passed away at the age of 68, leaving a legacy of affection and admiration from the public.
Architect who became a household name in every household – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-26
Hugh Wallace was an award-winning architect and TV presenter who shaped the spaces in which people lived their lives.
‘Endearing and gregarious’ Hugh Wallace remembered as stars and friends gather for funeral – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-05
Hugh Wallace was a charming architect who helped with renovations and maintained strong friendships with those he worked with.
Tributes paid to Hugh Wallace – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
Hugh Wallace was a beloved celebrity architect known for his engaging presence on property television shows in Ireland.
Hugh Wallace brought personality and vivacity to the formulaic genre of property TV – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Hugh Wallace, the architect and TV presenter, has died aged 68.
Hugh Wallace, architect and TV presenter, has died aged 68 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Hugh Wallace explains the thoughtful Irish renovation series My Bungalow Bliss.
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Australia· 2025-10-31
Celebrity architect Hugh Wallace advocates for the vacant property grant, having used it for his own home renovation.
How rural Ireland is turning to vacant property grants for development – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-30
Judge and architect Hugh Wallace described the home as a 'brilliant winner' and praised its 70s style.
A colourful and creative 1970s home in Limerick – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12
Hugh Wallace is a presenter on The Great House Revival who is described as a chilled out and accepting kind of guy.
We already have Great House Revival. What we need now is Feck the Preservation Order, Let’s Knock It and Build an Office Block – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-20
Hugh Wallace walks down Marlborough Street.
Hugh Wallace walks down Marlborough Street – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
Hugh Wallace points to other problems on Marlborough Street and suggests radical action for redevelopment.
Marlborough Street is prime example of urban neglect – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
