Andrew Clancy, co-founder of Clancy Moore, said winning YAYA would change the way the practice thought about itself.

The Dublin-based firm followed in the footsteps of its heroes’ when it was named Young Architect of the Year at BD’s awards ceremony in central London last night.

“You become aware of awards like this while you’re still a student,” said Clancy.

“I remember when heroes of mine won it or were shortlisted. To be placed in the same company as them means a lot.