This landmark building in Dublin required a complex, bespoke design solution with additional fire-stopping works
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Design solutions
The building sits prominantly on a main road in to Dublin and is well known locally. For planning reasons, the new façade had to replicate the original and we chose a bespoke Schueco curtain wall framework and new insulated aluminum panels with AWS windows.
- Panels and windows were toggled into the curtain wall to create a seemless watertight facade
- As the supporting steel framework had little or no fire protection, we appointed a specialist contractor to complete this in conjunction with the programmed façade works
- Internal firestopping included the rebuilding of compartment walls and preparation of pipe penetrations
- Balcony rainscreen elements and decks were also remediated to complete and compliment the new façade works.
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Temporary works
Always striving to design the temporary works to suit the environment, the access scaffolding was shrink-wrapped to allow works to continue in all weather conditions.
- Designed with a canopy roof to allow work in all weathers
- Scaffold design routinely altered during the works to allow the continuation of work across the building
- MEWP access used to complete the silicone works.
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Consideration for occupants
The internal remediation required the student accommodation areas to be vacated. However, the commercial tenants on the ground floor remained throughout the duration of the works.
- Management liaison with commercial tenants
- Works carried out within the commercial premises
- Working out-of-hours to ensure continued access.