GEORGE QUINN LTD – BESPOKE DESIGNS “At George Quinn Ltd, we supply stair parts to the leading staircase manufacturers in Ireland” explains Vincent Murphy, sales representative for the company. He continues, “Not only do we maintain large stocks of our own designs such as the Matrix metal spindles, and the Milano twist spindles but we […]
FOSROC – CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN IRELAND As part of the celebration of over 50 years in Ireland, Fosroc are looking back at key project case studies from over the years. THE PROJECT The reservoir construction is made up of a reinforced concrete base onto which a series of precast, post tensioned wall sections were […]
RANCHILLOS RURAL SCHOOL LAND architects has designed a new school in the Maule region of Chile In the summer of 2017, Chile suffered one of the biggest fire storms in its history, specifically in the south central area, consuming about 600,000 hectares. The Maule region was the epicentre, destroying entire towns along with the Rural […]
REIMAGINE- CONCRETE DESIGN COMPETITION The winning Irish entries for the International Concrete Design Competition have been announced Funded in Ireland by Cement Manufacturers Ireland (CMI) and the Irish Concrete Federation (ICF), ‘REIMAGINE’ was the theme for this cycle of the Concrete Design Competition. Entries were adjudicated by a panel which included Tania Miller (Kelliher Miller […]
POWERED UP BDP’s environmental engineers have delivered one of the most efficient and sustainable commercial offices in Dublin for the ESB The ESB’s offices are an exemplar of sustainable design, offering a treasure trove of new design techniques for the next generation of low energy offices. The second office is a commercial implementation of many […]
HOW TECH IS TRANSFORMING DESIGN With technology continuing to disrupt architecture, tech savvy architects are more likely to prosper than those burying their heads in the sand, writes Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz High technology is revolutionising architectural design. The shift is altering both the process and end result of a new breed of innovative architecture that is […]
AUSSIE SMART STREET FURNITURE MANUFACTURER EYES EXPANSION Since the COVID-19 lockdown, Specialised Solutions has seen strong demand for its line of off-grid park benches and shelters and its modular buildings. Worker and supply shortages in the building and construction industry and councils zeroing in on renewable energy projects are behind the demand for its cutting-edge […]
DELIGHT – POETIZER OFFICES Designed by architect Tomáš Císař and designer Johana Sedláčková Vamberská, Poetizer’s new offices in the centre of Prague provide employees with an inspiring background for everyday work along with a creative zone that allows them to get away from the outside world and fully indulge in creative activities. Poetizer is the […]
IRISH ARCHITECT NIALL MCLAUGHLIN WINS STIRLING PRIZE FOR LIBRARY DESIGNED TO LAST 400 YEARS A university library designed by Irish architect Niall McLaughlin and described as the “epitome” of sustainable construction has been recognised with the UK’s most eminent architecture award. The Royal Institute of British Architects (Riba) has named the New Library of Magdalene […]
FOSROC – CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN IRELAND As part of the celebration of over 50 years in Ireland, Fosroc are looking back at key project case studies from over the years. The third in the series recalls the refurbishment of Cork Lower Harbour Drainage Scheme. The work took place between 2015-17. THE PROJECT Cork Lower […]
