Tallaght Zip

Client; South Dublin County Council
Completed; December 2008

The Tallaght Zip is a high-quality dedicated pedestrian and cycle corridor linking the Luas interchange to the Institute of Technology and Tallaght Village. The new link allows clearer and easier connectivity between both these centres of Tallaght.

A main feature of the Zip is a ‘Greenwall’ that runs the length of the scheme creating a solid enclosure of planting that helps to mask the unsightly and inconsistent existing boundary walls to neighbouring properties. New public lighting poles have been designed especially for the project to light the Zip and existing roadway and up-lighters under every tree also help to create a safe and well-lit space.

The use of rhythm and materials play a key part in defining uses of the Zip. The buff strip provides a clear zone for the cyclist. While the wider space for the pedestrians is defined by new trees, public lighting and changes in materials that create distinct and repeating bays yet create that provide a continuous and connected urban space.

The project has received the following design awards:

- RIAI Awards 2009, Winner Best Public Space.

- Irish Landscape Institute Awards 2009, Commended Public Realm Award.

Project team:
Seán Harrington, Ryan Gillespie, Brian Hutchinson, Jim Roche.