UCD Nova Innovation Centre - East Quadrangle

We are presently designing the East Quadrangle phase of NovaUCD at Merville House. This follows our work on the earlier phases of Nova at Merville House in 2002-2006.

Merville House is a remarkable building which resonates strongly a unique sense of place. This feeds positively into the entrepreneurial culture of University College Dublin Nova.

The East Quadrangle will complement Nova Innovation Centre at Merville House and further increases the visibility of this key university activity which promotes innovation from within academia.

Cundall seminar

CUNDALL SEMINAR

We enjoyed the Cundall 'Beyond Zero' seminar yesterday on how we can be net positive in the office, at home, on projects and in the community.

The seminar was held in Wood Quay, and included the incredible statistic that Qatar's daily electricity consumption could power Sierra Leone for a year.

For more information on the Cundall series and World Green Building Week 2017, see http://www.cundall.com/News/Beyond-Zero--Be-Net-Positive--World-Green-Building-Week-2017.aspx

Merrion Hotel project

Our project on the redevelopment of The 5 Star Merrion Hotel in Dublin is coming along nicely, and is fitting well into the streetscape of Baggot Street.

With the project due to be completed soon, we are excited to see the reaction from patrons and the public.

Winy Mass comes to Dublin

Winy Maas returned to Dublin's Irish Architecture Foundation for the latest New Now Next talk.  He spoke to a full house in Dublin Castle.
Curated by the Irish Architecture Foundation and sponsored by Arup, the purpose of New Now Next is to bring dynamic people to Dublin to inspire audiences who are interested in the innovative research, design and construction of buildings and cities. New Now Next is about disseminating NEW Ideas, regarding contemporary issues relevant NOW that can impact on the NEXT generation.

Norwegian tour of Dublin

We were delighted to give a small presentation to a party of 26 Norwegians on the history and cultural significance of the GPO Witness History, and interactions we had with the Dublin City Council.

The group, from the Oslo, Norway Cultural Heritage Management Office. were fascinated with the delivery of a modern intervention in such a context. It was fantastic to welcome them to the city!

Awards and publications

Our work has been recognised with numerous awards, and we are honoured to have been featured in many architectural publications.

We believe that our dedicated and creative approach to projects sets us apart from the rest, and gives the perfect platform on which we can build on our successes to date. For more information on this, see http://www.kavanaghtuite.ie/publications/

Project Architect

Job description

Kavanagh Tuite are currently seeking experienced architectural professionals with project experience to join the practice to work on a variety of projects.

The successful applicants will have strong design and technical experience in addition to excellent communications skills, and the ability to manage projects through all stages.

This is a busy, energetic and supportive practice, suited to motivated and attentive professionals. A strong interest in all aspects of the construction industry would be expected.

We proactively encourage Continuous Professional Development (CPD), including skills training and mentoring for all staff.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• A motivated and enquiring mind with excellent design, communication and organisational skills.
• Resourcefulness and the ability to multitask effectively within a team environment and manage projects from inception to completion.
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification relevant experience and be registered, or be eligible to be registered, to a suitable body.
• A detailed working knowledge of Irish Planning, Building Regulation and Building Control Legislation.
• IT proficiency and skills required to a high level, including a competence in BIM / Revit.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/429396436/

UCD Belfield Illumination Project

The celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of UCD included the illumination of public areas and buildings within the Belfield Campus, and we were delighted to be involved with the project.
In conjunction with Pritchard Themis Lighting Design and White Young Green, the night-time appearance of the campus has been transformed. The lakeside, water tower and more than a dozen of the campus's buildings have been illuminated in dramatic fashion.

Sustainability at Kavanagh Tuite

SUSTAINABILITY AT KAVANAGH TUITE
At Kavanagh Tuite we emphasis that the process of 'green design' is the basis of all good architectural design, not an optional add-on. Sustainability is a huge part of our work.

Achieving the requisite standard requires committed integration of the whole design team from the very beginning, but it has to be architect-led from the position of informed professional knowledge, commitment and responsibility.

Our people

At Kavanagh Tuite, we work with people who are highly passionate about the field of architecture and architectural technology. Each staff member contributes to our success with a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience.

Our practice operates from our own studios at Terminus Mills, Clonskeagh. The open-plan studio environment is the hub of all we do, enabling team-work on projects throughout the firm.

For more information on our people, click this link: http://www.kavanaghtuite.ie/new-gallery/

AIB Naas fit-out

Here are some images of the Naas branch of AIB, after our fit-out. For more images, see https://www.fionnmccannphotography.com/blog/aib-naas-kavanagh-tuite-architects. 

Our expertise

One of the areas in which we specialise is Building Information Modelling (BIM). Our proficiency in BIM is excellent.

We promote the use of coordinated BIM processes on new projects when applicable, and have seen significant benefits within both completed projects and projects in progress when using this modelling.

GPO Witness History Interpretive Centre

This is a culturally significant project in one of Dublin's most iconic buildings on the city’s main thoroughfare, O’Connell Street. It was opened to the public last year for the 2016 centenary of the 1916 Rising. 

The high profile project involved the construction of a new exhibition centre within the restored courtyard of the GPO. The public engagement with the iconic GPO has been hugely enhanced with the opening of the new interpretive centre. We are proud to have been involved in this significant project.

Dublin city landmark building

We are delighted to have led a project to transform The Richmond Education and Event Centre on North Brunswick Street, Dublin for the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). The 3,300 square metre building was once an abandoned hospital, but will now be a state-of-the-art educational and event centre specifically for the INMO’s 40,000 members. 

This is particularly exciting because the building has always been an important landmark in Dublin city, as well as a protected structure. This wonderful re-imagination restores it to its former glory. We were part of a big team from client to craftsmen, utilising the very best in creative talent.

For more information and images, click this link: https://www.inmo.ie/BigImage/GallerySlider/8090-58719?moduleTitle=Richmond%20Re-Development%20Project

New Doyle Shipping Group building completed

We recently completed a circa 1,300 square metre building for Doyle Shipping Group (DSG) in Dublin Port.  This project represents an adaptive re-use of an existing 1970s concrete-frame five-storey office building.  The robust design successfully reflects the prominence of this free-standing building while adding a contemporary addition to a fast-developing part of Dublin city.

The brief was to upgrade the existing structure to facilitate office and quayside staff for DSG Dublin Port operations. The works included a full building fabric strip-out, a full mechanical and electrical services upgrade, an internal office fit-out with associated canteen facilities and a performance-led building facade upgrade.

The strongly expressed aluminium shading fins to the southern elevation provide visual articulation to the south facade and solar protection within the building.

The Richmond Education and Event Centre

The INMO Project Team at the steps of the former Richmond Hospital.  In the front row is Elizabeth Adams, Director of the new Centre, with, on left, Liam Doran of the INMO, and Kavanagh Tuite’s Liam Tuite and Damien McMahon. We are nearly ready for handover of the project which will transform the once abandoned Hospital building to a state of the art education and event centre for the INMO’s forty thousand members. The building is an important landmark and a protected structure and has been wonderfully restored and reimagined.

GPO Witness History wins Civic Trust Award 2017

GPO WITNESS HISTORY is Awarded at the 2017 Civic Trust Awards.

The 58th Annual Civic Trust Awards Ceremony was held on Friday 10 March at the Guildhall Winchester.

From 247 applications, 45 national and international projects were rewarded with a Civic Trust Award or Commendation, which included 5 Special Awards.

GPO Witness History was one of only four international awards presented on the night. There were some truly exceptional schemes in the final round, and after much debate, the National Panel gave 5 Special Awards, 19 Civic Trust Awards and 26 Commendations. In addition, one award was made from the conservation projects by the Civic Trust Awards Conservation Panel.

The Civic Trust Awards scheme was established in 1959 to recognise outstanding architecture, planning and design in the built environment.

As the longest standing, independent built environment awards scheme in Europe, during the last 57 years, more than 6,500 projects have been rewarded and the scheme has continued in its objective to recognise significant projects that have made a positive contribution to the local communities they serve.

You can read about the winners here! 

RIAI Registered Architect

We are currently seeking creative and design focused architects with talent and enthusiasm to join the practice. The successful applicants will have strong design and technical experience in addition to excellent visual communications skills.  If you have a flair for interior fit-outs, all the better !

Merry Christmas

As we do every year in lieu of Christmas Cards we have made a donation to St. Vincent de Paul. This is a charity that we feel is under significant pressure at this time and needs all our support and would encourage everybody to recognise all the wonderful work it achieves.