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York Street Housing

York Street Housing

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  • Level of Award:

    Mention
  • Region:

    Republic of Ireland
  • Local Authority Area:

    Dublin
  • Owner:

    Dublin City Council

  • Entrant:

    Seán Harrington Architects
  • Architect:

    Seán Harrington Architects
  • Developer:

    Dublin City Council
  • Landscape Designer:

    Seán Harrington Architects
  • Services Engineer:

    JV Tierney & Co. Consulting Engineers
  • Structural Engineer:

    Fearon O'Neill Rooney
  • Contractor:

    McNamara Construction
  • Quantity Surveyor:

    Bruce Shaw Partnership
  • Inclusive Design Consultant:

    n/a
  • Primary Use Class:

    C3 Dwelling Houses
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Information about this winner

The scheme provides 66 apartments which house the former tenants of the demolished York Street flats. Including a retail unit, community centre and communal garden, the scheme re-establishes a former street line and reintroduces the pattern of mews dwelling to this city corner. The building has an energy-efficient communal heating system, high levels of insulation and sedum green roofs.

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