NÍALL MCLAUGHLIN SUBMITS PLANS FOR ANOTHER OXFORD COLLEGE SCHEME Stirling Prize winner Níall McLaughlin Architects has submitted plans for another major university scheme in Oxford The 11th edition of the European Prize for Urban Public Space, an initiative of the Barcelona Contemporary Culture Centre (CCCB), has seen a record number of entrants and widespread representation, […]
A NEW STANDARD FOR SUSTAINABLE Dutch studio OKRA landschapsarchitecten wins the 2022 European Prize for Urban Public Space for its restoration of the Catharijnesingel canal in Utrecht A reconstructed canal in the Netherlands has been awarded the 2022 European Prize for Urban Public Space. Designed by OKRA landschapsarchitecten, the jury chose the restored canal along […]
WAVIN PUSH-FIT HEP2O BRINGS FLEXIBILITY AND SECURITY TO PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS Wavin Push-fit Hep2O is a flexible push fit plumbing system developed for potable water and heating applications Wavin Push-Fit Hep2O enables quick and easy installation with a secure fitting. It is the only push-fit plumbing system with joint recognition, is tamper proof without a HepKey […]
TATAMU An extremely constrained site has helped turn Tatamu House, designed by J E Keating & Associates, into an architectural adventure Taking inspiration from the ancient Japanese art of Origami and the Ken geometry, Tatamu House treats the irregularities and extreme constrained site width of 4m as an opportunity rather than a constraint. The form […]
THE RESIDENCE, 94 St. Stephen’s Green With ‘The Residence’, Shay Cleary Architects has achieved a faithful restoration, while emphasising excellence in quality and craftmanship A small, mid-19th century protected structure located on St Stephen’s Green South, The Residence required a highly creative response to the restrictions of the existing building, particularly its very small floor […]
HOUSE EXTENSION, BALLINGULLY Natural stone is the star of the show at this extension to an existing two storey house, designed by Building Design Lab The brief to Building Design Lab was to refurbish and extend an existing two storey house to allow for a growing family, thereby creating a generous contemporary open plan kitchen […]
IN PRACTICE WITH… PROCTOR & MATTHEWS ARCHITECTS Stephen Proctor and Andrew Matthews at PROCTOR & MATTHEWS ARCHITECTS talk to Denise Maguire about low rise, high density housing and applying their expertise to an Irish contex You spoke at the RIAI’s National Housing Conference recently. What were some of the topics discussed at the event? Stephen: […]
JONES ENGINEERING – FRAMING THEIR LONG-STANDING STRATEGIES As one of Ireland’s longest established companies, Jones Engineering has a proud history of innovative and sustainable growth. Here they discuss the evolution of their Responsible Business Framework and how it reflects their vision for the future. Jones have recently finalised their internal Responsible Business Framework, which formally […]
BREEDON GROUP PLC – A LEADING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GROUP Breedon Group Plc is a leading construction materials group operating in over 350 locations across Ireland and Great Britain. The company produces essential materials that make a fundamental difference to the everyday lives of people everywhere. For the first six months of 2022, Breedon announced a […]
DONEGAL TOWN GARDA STATION Designed by Rhatigan Architects, Donegal town’s new Garda Station utilises materials that respond to the local coastal context and the nature and typology of the building The original Garda Station building, built in the early 20th century on this prominent site at the entrance to Donegal Town, was in a poor […]
