- Client
Office of Public Works - Location
Co. Kildare - Value
€24 million
Having participated in a design and construct tender competition, Elliott Group were appointed for the design and construction of a 7,700 square metre office facility as part of the Government Decentralisation Programme.
The building accommodates 260 government officials, and is located on a greenfield site at Newbridge, County Kildare. In line with Department of Defence requirements this is a secure facility with high spec offices for
department staff. The construction includes a complete fit-out to a detailed client brief. Key features include;
- Highly energy-efficient design with 50% of energy requirements compared to other modern office environments.
- Natural ventilation with night cooling of exposed concrete slabs, wood pellet boiler providing heating and hot water, aluminium brise soleil, with additional sunshading provided by silver birch trees.
- High security facility with moat to front boundary, beam protection to perimeter wall, “Pilomat” bollards, double entrance, smoke & fire protection, and concealed escape routes.
- Compatibility with local environment, extensive landscaping providing views of green spaces to all offices.
The project delivers a high quality office facility to a competitive budget and forms a key component of the Government Decentralisation Programme.
This projects was awarded a BREAAM Excellent rating.
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Building Type
Fit out -
Scale
7,700 m² -
Start Date
June 2008 -
End Date
September 2010 -
Duration
14 months -
Client
Department of Defence -
Architect
Murray O’Laoire Architects -
Procurement
Design & Build -
Quantity Surveyor
In house -
M&E Engineer
PH McCarthy www.wyg.ie -
Contracting Authority
OPW, 51 St, Stephen Green, D2 -
C&S Engineer
PH McCarthy www.wyg.ie
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