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7 May 2014

Rosie Hackett Bridge

by Ryan Gillespie | posted in: Marlborough Street Bridge, Our Projects, Public Space | 0

The keenly anticipated completion of the new bridge is almost upon us, and we hope to see the works complete and the bridge in use in the next few days. The official opening date will be announced shortly

7 Nov 2012

The City Vineyard

by Ryan Gillespie | posted in: Meeting House Square, Our Projects, Public Space | 0

If you have seen our previous ‘News from the Square’ post, you will no doubt be aware of the recent ‘City Vineyard’ intervention by Mc Guigan Wines of Australia. The week long event undoubtedly captured the imagination of anyone that … Continued

21 Sep 2012

Sillogue Nursery – Design Process (Part 3)

by Ryan Gillespie | posted in: Our Projects, Sillogue Nursery | 0

Having previously written about the conceptual design and building layout of the new nursery school at Sillogue, we now conclude with the development of the design in cross section, and the environmental considerations. As seen in our previous post, the … Continued

18 Sep 2012

News from the Square

by Ryan Gillespie | posted in: Meeting House Square, Our Projects, Public Space | 0

Over the past week there has been the most extraordinary sight under the umbrellas in Meeting House Square; a real vineyard – dozens and dozens of 70-year-old, grape-laden vines, set in rows, between grassy paths.It was set up by McGuigan’s … Continued

21 Jun 2012

Monaghan Model School – recent visit

by Ryan Gillespie | posted in: Monaghan Model School, Our Projects | 0

In the past few weeks we had an opportunity to visit the Monaghan Model School building again. This ongoing project is currently at Department of Education Stage 2B (detailed design) and our visit formed part of the current investigation work … Continued

11 Jun 2012

Lutheran Church, Adelaide Road – timber frame commences

by Ryan Gillespie | posted in: Lutheran Church, Our Projects | 0

The recent blast of sunshine may seem like a long time ago but for us it coincided nicely with our recent site visit following the commencement of the timber frame works at our project for the Lutheran Church on Adelaide … Continued

6 Jun 2012

Public Space and Street Feast

by Ryan Gillespie | posted in: Meeting House Square, Our Projects, Public Space | 0

As a citizen first and as an architect second, I’m really interested in what exactly is “public space”, what is it for, and just how does it work best. So, what is it? Public space is all around us … Continued

25 May 2012

Sillogue Nursery – Design Process (Part 2)

by Ryan Gillespie | posted in: Our Projects, Sillogue Nursery | 0

Here’s our second feature on the thought process behind the design of the new nursery at Sillogue, but first we’ve attached a work in progress image taken in the sunshine yesterday (if you’re questioning why some lines don’t match up, 2 … Continued

15 May 2012

Meeting House Square Rainscreen goes international

by Ryan Gillespie | posted in: Meeting House Square, Our Projects | 0

The Meeting House Square Umbrellas have recently been featured in 2 renowned German Architecture publications, ‘Deutsches Architektenblatt’ and ‘German-Architects’. If you’re a German speaker (or reader), follow the links below for more information. http://dabonline.de/2012/05/01/dublins-%E2%80%9Eumbrella-project%E2%80%9C/ http://www.german-architects.com/de/projekte/product_focus_preview/35400 Also, and closer to home, … Continued

3 May 2012

Sillogue Nursery – The Design Process (Part 1)

by Ryan Gillespie | posted in: Our Projects, Sillogue Nursery | 0

We are now at the latter stages of construction of a new nursery at Sillogue Avenue, Ballymun, for Ballymun Regeneration Ltd. The building is a new home for Our Lady’s Nursery, who has operated from temporary accommodation next to the … Continued

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