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• Level of Award:

  Award

• Region:

  Republic of Ireland

• Local Authority Area:

  Dublin

• Entrant:

  Grafton Architects

• Architect:

  Grafton Architects

• Services Engineer:

  OPW Engineering

• Structural Engineer:

  Barrett Mahoney

• Contractor:

  John Paul Construction

• Quantity Surveyor:

  Leonard & Williams

• Inclusive Design Consultant:

  NA

• Primary Use Class:

  A2 Financial & Professional Services
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Information about this winner

This scheme provides new office accommodation for the Department of Finance, which links with the adjacent Government buildings. It includes a 1912 Protected Structure, which raised the particular challenge of incorporating new accommodation within the character of the existing structure. The new office development is enhanced by natural light and ventilation, making it a pleasant and attractive working environment. The six chimneys sit well in the surroundings and continue the tradition of the local Dublin roofscape. The main staircase, positioned at the front of the building, is well designed and cleverly, acts as a sun screen and as an acoustic buffer to the city traffic. The scheme has brought an historic building back into use as an integral part of the new building complex.