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01.06.2023
Duke St / Anne St South Public Realm Scheme – Part 8 Planning Approved / Scéim Ríochta Poiblí Shráid an Diúic / Sráid Anna Theas – Pleanáil Chuid 8 Faofa

The proposed Duke St / Anne St South Public Realm Improvement Scheme reached a significant milestone recently as it was granted Part 8 planning approval at the April meeting of the Dublin City Council. Reimagining Dublin’s primary retail core as a more welcoming, modern and beautiful space was the design intent. The design, developed by […]

18.05.2023
Digital Twin – Climate Resilient Housing / Leathchúpla Digiteach – Tithíocht atá Seasmhach ó thaobh na hAeráide

Dublin City Council recently launched the results of a new digital twin project, examining different ways to future-proof its social housing stock. A digital twin is a virtual representation using real-time data, which can be used to simulate relationships between factors such as people, buildings and the environment. These virtual models have become a staple in […]

03.05.2023
City Architects Present Climate Resilient Design Work at EPA event on Climate Change / Cuireann City Architects Obair Dheartha atá Seasmhach ó thaobh na hAeráide i láthair ag imeacht de chuid an GCC ar Athrú Aeráide

As part of the EPA Climate Change Lecture Series, City Architects were invited to present examples of our Climate Resilient Design Work at The Round Room at The Mansion House, Dublin on 19th April 2023. A lecture entitled ‘Ocean Circulation, Tipping Points and the Public Climate Debate’ by Professor Stefan Rahmstorf, Professor of Physics of the Oceans […]

05.01.2023
Introducing the Active Travel Network / An Líonra Taistil Gníomhaigh

Dublin City Council’s Environment & Transportation Dept has recently established an Active Travel Network Office to deliver a programme of improved walking and cycle infrastructure across the city. City Architects are excited to be a part of this multi-disciplinary team and look forward to collaborating with engineers, landscape architects and planners to help facilitate the modal shift from […]

19.12.2022
Constitution Hill Redevelopment – Part 8 Planning Application Lodged / Athfhorbairt ar Chnoc an Bhunreachta – Cuid 8 Iarratas Pleanála curtha isteach

The proposed redevelopment of the existing Constitution Hill Flats has reached a major mile stone as the Part 8 planning application for 124 homes has been lodged and can be viewed on: https://consultation.dublincity.ie/central-area/part-8-redevelopment-of-constitution-hill-flats-du/ Design Team Project Managers/Feasibility Masterplan City Architects Division, Dublin City Council Architects Grafton Architects Landscaping Brady Shipman Martin Structural & Civil Engineers ARUP M&E Services Engineers ARUP […]

03.10.2022
Dublin City Council at Open House Dublin 2022 / Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath ag Open House Dublin 2022

This year’s annual architectural festival Open House will take place across the city from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th October.  It is a unique opportunity for citizens to explore, understand and re-discover the architecture of their city through over 150 free events and tours, including buildings not generally accessible to the public. This year Dublin […]

02.06.2022
Update on work so far in 2022

As we approach the halfway point in 2022, we thought we would give a brief update on a selection of the projects we have been working on this year. We will cover some of these projects in more detail once they reach completion but in the meantime here are some highlights showing the range of […]

Launch of National Policy on Architecture / Seoltar Polasaí Náisiúnta ar Ailtireacht
27.05.2022
Launch of National Policy on Architecture / Seoltar Polasaí Náisiúnta ar Ailtireacht

High quality and well-designed living environments can bring economic, social and environmental benefits to cities, towns, and rural communities across Ireland The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD and Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan T.D launched the Government’s new National Policy on Architecture,  “Places for People”, on […]

11.04.2022
Dublin Region Climate Action Open Data Challenge 2022 – Call for Entries Now Open!

  The Dublin Region Climate Action Challenge seeks innovative ideas and applications that use open data to drive and support climate action. Entry is open to individuals and groups of all ages and backgrounds through completing a short application form for a top prize of €5,000 with a €1,000 award available for each shortlisted entry. This challenge is organised […]

18.12.2021
Retrofitting in a Protected Structure: Pilot Project at Ballybough House

The Ballybough House Pilot Amalgamation is a demonstration pilot project to carry out a retrofit within a Protected Structure. Ballybough House was designed by housing architect Herbert Simms in the 1930s. It is one of 18 similar remaining complexes that have provided housing for generations of Dubliners over the past 80 years. It represents one […]

08.10.2021
Dublin City Council at Open House 2021

We’re looking forward to Open House Dublin 2021 which is organised by the Irish Architecture Foundation and there are plenty of Dublin City Council buildings you can see up close this year: Ballybough House: a pilot project to provide an energy efficiency retrofit in a Protected Structure Newly completed terrace of homes at Margaret Kennedy […]

08.12.2020
Bridgefoot Street Park Update

This week on the blog we have a guest article from our colleagues in DCC Parks on the creation of a new public park on Bridgefoot Street in the Liberties where building materials are being re-used to form landscape. Without further ado: Those that are following the progress of the Liberties Greening Strategy will be […]

Design-Build Contractor Framework
22.08.2019
Design-Build Contractor Framework

City Architects has recently completed the procurement of a Design-Build Contractor Framework for delivery of apartment and housing developments using ‘Modern Methods of Construction’, i.e. 2D Panelised or 3D Modular or Volumetric Construction. The Framework consists of six Contractors who will tender for projects with an estimated construction value in excess of €15 million (excl. […]

07.05.2019
St. Bricin’s Park: retrofitting homes for senior citizens to Passive House Standard

The Lord Mayor Nial Ring today officially opened the recently completed refurbishment of an apartment block for senior citizens at St Bricin’s Park, Arbour Hill, to Passive House Standard (known as EnerPHit in the case of existing buildings). Passive House is a standard of energy-efficient construction that ensures homes are exceptionally comfortable, healthy and affordable […]

NEXT for O’Devaney
11.10.2018
NEXT for O’Devaney

Dublin City Council and the O’Devaney Gardens Community Consultative Forum will be hosting a workshop regarding the regeneration of O’Devaney Gardens.

O’Devaney Gardens Regeneration
21.06.2018
O’Devaney Gardens Regeneration

    Dublin City Council has recently signed a contract with PJ.Carey (Contractors) Limited to build 56 new homes at O’Devaney Gardens, Dublin 7. Construction work will start in July and it is planned to be complete by early 2020. This work represents

Dublin City Council Estate Renewal
13.03.2018
Dublin City Council Estate Renewal

Photo credit Greg Dunn   City Architects recently prepared a report giving an update on the upgrading and renewal of existing Dublin City Council flat complexes. The report, Estate Renewal Technical Report 1, was submitted as part of a proposal for large scale renewal made by the Housing Department to Dublin City Council’s Housing Strategic […]

Housing Projects
22.09.2017
Housing Projects

  Above: McKee Park; City Architects, 37 homes, completed Sept 2011. Image Credit: Donal Murphy Photography     Last week we gave you a general overview of the City Architects Division and the work that we do. This week we’re focusing on Housing, the area which makes up the lion’s share of our current programme.

SETTING NEW STANDARD IN HOUSING DESIGN
07.10.2016
SETTING NEW STANDARD IN HOUSING DESIGN

  We are delighted that Rathmines Crescent is the first project in Ireland to be awarded with the Home Performance Index label which allows housing providers and private developers to highlight the quality and sustainability of their homes.

Urban Redevelopment Authority
19.06.2015
Urban Redevelopment Authority

Dublin City Council through City Architects has been building links with Singapore, a city that applies a strong design focus in urban development. City Architect Ali Grehan was invited to Singapore recently to see the impressive work being done by the Urban Redevelopment Authority and share insights about Dublin’s design approach. In addition to making […]

Kevin Street Library – Canvas of Light – Dervilla Masterson
16.12.2014
Kevin Street Library – Canvas of Light – Dervilla Masterson

Light is something we all take for granted, but once captured it offers a new dimension to how we see things, and the spaces we inhabit.  Kevin Street Library is about many things but primarily about the light.

RIAI Public Choice Award 2014
04.07.2014
RIAI Public Choice Award 2014

Congratulations from all at Dublin City Architects to our former colleague Giulia Vallone on her success in the 2014 RIAI Awards.   The Clonakilty 400, Urban Design Masterplan by Cork County Council Architects beat off stiff competition to secure the Public Choice Award.

Lecture: Green Roofs and Flood Mitigation, Irish Landscape Institute
23.05.2014
Lecture: Green Roofs and Flood Mitigation, Irish Landscape Institute

We’re looking forward to hearing about the potential of Green Roofs in our city on May 28th at the latest talk presented by the Irish Landscape Institute.

The Better Building Conference 2014
17.04.2014
The Better Building Conference 2014

Billed as Ireland’s largest construction and property conference, The 2014 Better Building Conference took place on Wednesday 9 April in Croke Park. 

A Packed House in Wood Quay for City Limits
26.02.2014
A Packed House in Wood Quay for City Limits

The Wood Quay venue was packed to capacity on Thursday 13th February for the City Limits conference. 

McKee Court Senior Citizens Housing shortlisted for Chambers Ireland award
07.08.2012
McKee Court Senior Citizens Housing shortlisted for Chambers Ireland award

McKee Court, designed by City Architects, is a development of homes for senior citizens close to McKee Barracks and Phoenix Park. The scheme, which has been shortlisted for a Chambers Ireland Award for Excellence in Local Government,  consists of 38 apartments (36 x 1-bed and 2 x 2-beds) and a small community facility on a steeply sloping triangular […]

The Mansion House – sustainably upgrading a historic landmark
30.01.2012
The Mansion House – sustainably upgrading a historic landmark

The Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin City, has remained at the centre of Dublin’s civic hospitality for 300 years.


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