We are delighted to announce that two of our three shortlisted projects have been successful at the 2009 Irish Architecture Awards.
Tallaght Zip and Plazas was awarded ‘Best Public Space’. The judges citation read ‘In the context of the spread-out character of Tallaght Town centre investment in the public realm and the desire to improve the connectivity is to be lauded. This is a demonstration of how a simple thing like a pedestrian route can be made special and beautiful, bringing a real improvement to the everyday lives of the public. It is enlightened commissioning by the Local Authority and an enlightened design response from the architect.’
York Street Housing was awarded ‘Best Sustainable Project’. The judges citation read ‘This Scheme of 66 Apartments, a Community Centre and Creche establishes a new corner to York Street and Mercer Street. Based on ecological design principles, the building is designed to benefit from controlled passive solar gain using glazed wintergardens and solar thermal roof gardens. It also has an energy efficient communal heating system, rain water recycling and sedum green roofs. The jury enjoyed the attention to detail exhibited throughout the project and commend the project as exemplary urban residential development.’
York Street Housing was also highly commended in the ‘Best Housing Project (more than 1 unit)’ category, while Enniskerry Housing Project was commended in the same category.
For further information on all of the above projects, please refer to the ‘Projects’ category of this website.
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