C.J. Falconer & Associates Architects Practice Profile - December 2020 by C.J. Falconer & Associates

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2020

C.J. Falconer & Associates (CJFA) - An Introduction HISTORY

KEY PERSONNEL:

KEY CONTACT DETAILS:

C.J. Falconer & Associates (CJFA) are a design, technical, and innovation-led architectural practice - registered with the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, and registered Members of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Founder: Christopher J. Falconer FRIAI, RIBA

Website: www.cjfa.ie

Partners: Gary Matthew Falconer MRIAI, ACABE Juneanne Falconer MRIAI, RIBA, ARB

E-Mail: mail@cjfa.ie

Established in 1986 by Christopher John Falconer, over three decades, with Partners Gary Falconer, and Juneanne Falconer, and Associates, the Practice has grown organically with developing design technologies with CJFA currently additionally acting as specialists in the delivery of Level 2 BIM (Building Information Modelling) design. Originating from Waterford City, today CJFA employs over thirty talented, qualified, and international, Architects, Technologists and Designers, with generations of experience - operating locally, nationally, and internationally with the addition of offices in Dublin - working in all sectors, and all projects types, for both Public and Private clients.

ARCHITECTURE + ‘As a design, technical, and innovation-led Practice, CJFA is adept in providing services in-addition to core Architectural services; lending itself to a culture of ‘Architecture +’. Part of this ethos, is CJFA’s commitment to the research, implementation, and innovation of developing design technologies, and 3D-visualisations. The CJFA Modelshop integrates the use of laser-cutting, 3D-printing technology, point-cloud, and drone-technology into the architectural design process – allowing rapid-prototyping of building models, completed in combination with 3D-visualisations; helping to realise and assess projects, from conception to completion. Design-aiding technologies such as these are integral to our creative process; facilitating 3D models, and 3D-visualisations. CJFA are a leading Irish Practice in the implementation of BIM design – adopting a practice-wide integration in 2013; and currently one of the only firms in the country delivering to BIM Level 2 compliance (the currently recognised highest BIM milestone, and a growing requirement for projects internationally). From a Client’s perspective, the use of BIM offers key early visualisation through a virtual model of a building-design - reducing risk, providing cost-certainty, thereby assisting in stakeholder-consultation, and ensuring that the resultant built product, reflects the client’s expectations’. - Gary Falconer, MRIAI - Partner

Associates: Colin Falconer MRIAI, RIBA, ARB Philip Blake MRIAI David Falconer MRIAI John Lennon MRIAI

MEMBERSHIPS / ACCREDATIONS: Practice Registration Membership With: • Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland Practice Accreditations In: • RIAI Conservation Grade III; • RIAI Project Supervisor Design Process; • RIAI Environmental Individual Staff Registration/Memberships • Royal Institute of British Architects; • Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland; • The Institute of Arbitrators; • Sustainable Energy Authority Of Ireland BER Assessors; • Chartered Association of Building Engineers; • Chartered Institute of Building; • The Chamber of Commerce of Ireland; • Construction IT Alliance (CITA); • Respond! Housing Assocociation Board of Directors; • Rotary International in Ireland; • Waterford Rotary Club; • Irish Georgian Society Waterford Chapter Committee; • Irish Association of Art Historians

Telephone: +353 (0)51 878888 Main Office (Waterford): C.J. Falconer & Associates St. Patricks House, Newtown, Waterford, X91 RR76, Ireland

Awards 2019

Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards Public or Heritage Building of the Year [Finalist] - Sacred Heart Church, Waterford;

2014

IBDA Architectural Project of the Year [Finalist] - SVP McGwire House Social Housing, Bath Street, Co. Waterford;

2018 Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards Project of the Year [Finalist] - Bausch + Lomb, IDA Park, Waterford;

2014

IBDA Retrofitting Project of the Year [Finalist] - SVP McGwire House Social Housing, Bath Street, Co. Waterford;

2018

2014

IBDA Sustainable/Green Project of the Year [Finalist] - SVP McGwire House Social Housing, Bath Street, Co. Waterford;

2017 Medtech Facility of the Year Winner - Bausch + Lomb, IDA Park, Waterford;

2013

ICSH Homelessness Award - SVP McGwire House Social Housing, Bath Street, Co. Waterford;

2017 Association of Decentralised Energy (ADE) ‘Visionary Project’ Award [Finalist] - Bausch + Lomb, IDA Park, Waterford;

2013

SEAI Awards [Finalist] - SVP McGwire House Social Housing, Bath Street, Co. Waterford;

2017

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Award [Finalist] - Bausch + Lomb, IDA Park, Waterford;

2009

ICSH Homeslessness Award - Cluain Ghlas Residential Development, & St. Brigid’s Childcare, Waterford;

2017

Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) Homelessness Project Award - Greenmount Close Residential Scheme, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6;

2004

SEAI Award - Teagasc Oakpark Campus Bio-Technology Laboratory, Co. Carlow;

2016

Irish BIM Innovation Awards, Operations & Asset Management Award - Comeragh College, Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary;

2003

ICSH Community Housing Award - Cheshire Ireland Special Needs Housing & Centre, Waterford;

2016

LAMA Community & Council Education Project of 2016 Award [Finalist] - Creagh College Secondary School, Gorey, Wexford;

2002

SEAI Award - Waterford County Council, Civic Offices Tramore, Co. Waterford;

2015 ICSH Regeneration and Retrofit Project Award - Chairman’s Arch Redevelopment/Restoration, Cathedral Sq., Waterford;

1998

RIAI Regional Award [Selection] - Sue Ryder Village, Holycross, Co. Tipperary;

2015

Irish Construction Industry Awards (ICIA) Education Project of the Year - Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa, Doon, Co. Limerick;

1995

AAI Award Special Mention - Cashel Community College (with Doyle Architects), Co. Tipperary;

2015

Irish Building & Design Awards (IBDA) Architectural Project of the Year [Finalist] - Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa, Doon, Co. Limerick;

1995

RIAI Regional Award - Cashel Community College (with Doyle Architects), Co. Tipperary;

2015

IBDA School Building of the Year [Finalist] - Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa, Doon, Co. Limerick;

1995

RIAI Regional Award [Selection] - Theatre Royal, & Waterford City Hall, The Mall, Co. Waterford;

2015

SEAI Awards [Finalist] - Sun Life European Headquarters, IDA Industrial Park, Waterford;

1964

RIAI Silver Housing Medal 1964 - Hitschmann House (C.J. Falconer Assistant Architect to C.H. Jacob).

Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards ‘Industrial Over €10 Million Project’ Category [Finalist] - Bausch + Lomb, IDA Park, Waterford;

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People

Key Personnel:

CJFA’s personnel are a highly talented, qualified, creative team of over 25 international Architects, Technologists and Designers, with generations of experience.

FOUNDER: C. J. Falconer - FRIAI, RIBA, ARB, CIArb, Dip. Arch, RIAI Conservation CJFA was established by Christopher ‘Ron’ John Falconer (1936-2017), in 1986. His extensive experience in all facets of the construction industry included acting as a Principal in Private Practice for over forty years; lecturing in WIT; and decades of undertaking architectural, and Conservation, projects. These included town-planning, Educational facilities (Primary, Secondary, & Third-Level), Residential, Heritage, & Museums. His Conservation experience included Waterford Institute of Technology’s Good Shepherd Campus, and Edmund Rice International Heritage Centre & Museum, Mount Sion, Waterford.

ASSOCIATE: Colin Falconer - MRIAI, RIBA, ARB, Prof. Dip. Arch, Dip. Arch., Dip. Arch. Tech, RIAI PSDP Colin Falconer has received awards for several of his projects, across sectors, and over two decades with CJFA - including Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa, Limerick; SVP McGwire House Conservation, Waterford; and Teagasc Oakpark, Carlow. From 2012, Colin led CJFA’s first project delivered entirely in BIM: the Teagsac Paddy O’Keeffe Research & Innovation Centre. His additional experience includes a number of FDI & IDA Clients: Sun Life, Tech-Mahindra, SE2/Delaware Life, Enterprise Ireland, MSD, & Kia. Colin has also contributed to publications, including Architecture Ireland & the Oxford Brookes University Yearbook.

MANAGING PARTNER: Gary Falconer - MRIAI, RIBA OBE, RIAI Arch. Tech., ACABE, AMIAS, Dip. Arch Tech, RIAI PSDP Gareth Falconer acts as Managing Partner for CJFA. His unique professional and technical background, reinforces his role in management & delivery of projects. His experience includes: Office Facilities; IDA Advance Technology Buildings & Parks; Management of Process Design; Life-Science Facilities; Bio-Science R&D Facilities; Institutes of Technology; Campuses-Masterplanning, and BREEAM & LEED design solutions. This will ensure that a multifaceted knowledge gained through over thirty years of cross-pollinated experience, will be channelled appropriately to meet requirements of your unique project.

ASSOCIATE: Philip Blake - MRIAI, Prof. Dip. (Arch), Dip. Arch., Dip. Arch. Tech., RIAI PSDP Philip Blake joined CJFA’s Practice in 1999, and showed natural Design and Project Skills. He is currently working on a number of Scientific, Bio-Pharma, Pharmaceutical, Retail, and Residential projects - while his two decades of experience includes a 16,000m2+ expansion and upgrading for Bausch + Lomb Ireland; and a number of Bank of Ireland Premises. Philip has also contributed to exhibitions including the Waterford North Quays International Architectural, and Urban Design Competition; and ‘Progetto Contemporaneo: Architecture at the Edge’.

PARTNER: Juneanne Falconer - MRIAI, RIBA, ARB, B. Arch., Dip. Arch., RIAI PSDP, RIAI Environmental An RIAI, and RIBA Architect, Juneanne Falconer worked for the late Peter and Mary Doyle (pioneering Irish Architects) for a number of years prior to joining CJFA’s Practice, when she showed the natural Design and Project Management Skills to be made a Partner in 2000. Her particular experience includes: Offices, Community Architecture, Tourism Facilities., Health Projects, and Education Facilities: including a number of schools under the BAM/NDFA Schools Bundle 3 & 4 PPPs.

ASSOCIATE: David Falconer - MRIAI, Prof. Dip. (Arch), B Arch (Hons), B.Sc. (Hons), RIAI PSDP David Falconer’s particular experience includes Education, Science, Cultural, and Religious sectors. He has recently completed the new St. Martins Special School, Waterford, a 16 Classroom School for children special needs - and is currently overseeing two firestation developments with Wexford County Council - while his current Scientific portfolio includes an extension to Teagasc Moorepark Campus’ Technologies Ltd. (MTL) Research & Development pilot-plant facility at Moorepark Campus, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland.

PRACTICE MANAGER: Aaron Falconer - MRIAI, Prof. Dip., Dip. Arch., BSc. Arch. Tech., RIBA Part 2, RIAI PSDP Aaron Falconer joined CJFA’s Practice in 2005, with his particular skill set leading to his appointment as Practice Manager in 2010. He works closely with the Partners, Associates and Managers in all areas of the Practice, including Quality Management, Human Resources, Information & Communications, Finances and Business Development. Aaron completed Architecture through the RIBA Office-Based Examinations at Oxford Brookes University, and Architectural Technology at Waterford Institute of Technology – and holds memberships and accreditations of the RIAI, RIBA, CIOB, and CABE.

ASSOCIATE: John Lennon - MRIAI, Dip. Arch., B. (Arch.) Sc. John Lennon has been involved with projects across the Public, Private, and PPP sectors - particularly in the delivery of Educational, Residential, and Health & Social Care projects. Notable projects delivered by John, include the Award-Winning Focus Ireland Greenmount Close Development at Harold’s Cross, Dublin, and the Irish BIM Innovation Awards-Winning Comeragh College, Carrickon-Suir, Co. Tipperary as Part of Schools Bundle 4 PPP – while John additionally oversees the Residential Project Sector within the Practice - currently delivering a number of multi-unit residential developments for Housing Bodies, and Local Authorities, throughout the country.

Projects

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At a Glance:

#Community + Cultural #Concepts #Education #Conservation + Regeneration #Health + Social-Care #In-Progress #Industrial + Manufacturing #Life-Science + Innovation #Mixed-Use + Retail #Residential #Workplace

SECTIONS: 1. WORKPLACE + FITOUT 2. EDUCATION 3. LIFE-SCIENCE, INNOVATION + MANUFACTURING 4. RESIDENTIAL 5. HEALTH + SOCIAL CARE 6. COMMUNITY + CULTURAL

SECTION: 1. WORKPLACE + FITOUT

Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland. Value: €3.3m Area: 2,172 m2 (Internal Floor) Status: Completed 2015 CJFA have designed a masterplan for this Teagasc bio-research, and research + development campus, for new builds and the replacement of existing buildings, over the next 15 years – with a floor area of 25,000m2. The Paddy O’Keeffe Innovation Centre represents the first building completed under this, and provides a successful contemporary stimulus to the developing innovation campus, incorporating unique architectural features and applications within a distinguished development, undertaken utilising Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the entirety of the design and delivery process from Concept to Completion, 2013-2015. The design of the Innovation Centre has created a building providing offices, research & innovation, educational facilities, canteen, and associated ancillary accommodation – in addition to the construction of all associated site works. The building’s design consists of large, spanning, pre-weathered zinc walls, integrated within a bespoke curtain walling system in conjunction with a limestone clad entrance wall, and a large cantilevered wing roof - forming significant features of the material application, and fenestration to the exterior of the building. Internally the building has been complemented through the use of exemplary installations and materials. Acoustic treatments have been aesthetically-articulated to lend themselves to the overall visual-finish of the building. These include acoustic canopies, and acoustic wall panels, combined with acoustic ceilings, and absorbing-surfaces. The internal architecture also incorporates GGBS exposed concrete walls, and fully articulated bespoke design elements which – along with the aforementioned acoustic treatments – lend themselves to the creation of targeted atmospheres appropriate for, and improving, the educational, innovation, research, and personnel-cantered, daily operations of the centre.

#Education #Workplace #Life-Science + Innovation

Paddy O’Keeffe Research & Innovation Centre for the Advancement of Irish Grassland and Dairying

IDA Industrial Park, Waterford, Ireland. Value: €1.82m; Areas: 3,637 m2 (Internal Floor Area) Status: Completed 2015 The Sun Life European Head-Quarters project included the relocation and expansion of Sun Life’s office spaces, into an adapted former industrial unit to accommodate up to 400 staff, including open-plan office-spaces, break-out spaces, and full commercial kitchen and cafeteria areas. The project was completed on programme and on budget, within a particularly strict timeframe – one which accommodated for our client’s relocation from their former premises, without disruption to their day-to-day operations. Incorporating a unique overall design intent developed through a close working relationship (locally, and transatlantically) between CJFA and Sun Life, a consistent global identity was delivered within the working environment. This is in addition to the creation of a space which promotes a positive working culture within this financial services organisation - which includes enterprises in relation to Wealth Accumulation, Insurance Products, Software Development, Business Admin., and Technical Service Desks. Included in this, is the transparent, interconnected atmosphere nurtured by the open-plan office space, permeated by bespoke furnishings – which are practical, robust, and accented by choice colour-selections (chosen for their psychological properties, while also forming an international consistency with Sun Life’s International’s Brand). This overall openplan space also benefits from a number of dispersed ‘cellular’ stepback spaces, for those moments when Team Leaders, or Clients need privacy. These ‘pods’ (demountable and adaptable partition systems which are sound-proof rated) can operate as informal meeting, or break-out space areas. The project also includes an international audio-visual links conference room for larger discussions, and presentations. Further ensuring a pleasurable and productive working atmosphere, an artificial noise system was fitted, which introduces a sound-masking frequency into the building, which reduces white-noise. This system operates in parallel with other acoustic treatments, including sound-masking applied acousticceiling, and absorbing finishes. Additionally, the project’s credentials earned it the honour of Finalist for 2015 SEAI Sustainable Awards.

#Workplace

Sun Life European Headquarters

Fit-Out and Adaptation, at Confederation House, Waterford Business Park, Cork Rd, Waterford, Ireland

Area: 2,360m2; Value: €3m; Status: 2018 - 2019 CJFA originally worked with Emerald Contact Centre / The Agora Companies to assist in the assessment of a number of suitable properties to accommodate their Waterford based expansion. The chosen property permits space for the variety of accommodation required to meet the company’s needs. CJFA were appointed as Architects and Project Managers to lead a design team, advise on statutory requirements, occupancy levels (including the ‘Workplace regulations’), suitable procurement and construction techniques and liaise with nominated representatives transatlantically to incorporate a unique overall design intent, and create a new international ECC Brand. The project dictated a rapid programme for completion in various phases. CJFA have aimed to maximise the users’ occupancy comfort - with a specific ambition for the office areas, to create a transparent, interconnected atmosphere nurtured by an open-plan office space with consideration of circadian rhythms - permeated by bespoke furnishings and finishes - which are practical, robust, and suitable for the specific applications required - and accented by choice colour-selections. Each ‘suite’ accommodates a mix of open-plan spaces (both large and small) with associated supervisor / training areas, cellular offices and conference / meeting rooms. A unique canteen is also located at the uppermost level offering panoramic views outwards and access to an external terrace area, and based on biophilic principles. The accommodation requirements to meet General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance has also been fully articulated. Acoustics have been considered in the context of ‘soft-surfaces’, where required - such as acoustic-ceilings, in conjunction with floor finishes and the incorporation of soundmasking technology where required. HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, & air conditioning) have been integrated within the design to ensure the technology of indoor environmental comfort is operating at the optimum level within the individual spaces to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. In tandem, lighting levels have been articulated to enhance employee productivity and well-being whilst maintaining a focus on energy savings and improved operational efficiency.

#Workplace #Mixed-Use + Retail

Emerald Contact Centre

IDA Waterford Business & Technology Park, Cork Road, Waterford, Ireland.

Value: Areas: Status:

€300,000 (Phase 1 - Additional Phases Ongoing) 1,058m2 (Phase 1) Phase 1 Completed (December 2014 to February 2015) Additional Phases Ongoing

This fit-out project comprised of the adaption of an existing vacant office space, on a live Business & Technology Campus, to accommodate approx. 90 staff. The project was completed on programme, and on budget, within a strict timeframe (December 2014 – February 2015), to accommodate the client’s relocation from their former premises. CJFA’s approach incorporated a unique overall design intent to echo the contemporary ethos of the clients’ approach to their working environment - to arrange a positive working environment space, to inspire staff, whilst promoting a positive working culture - for this enterprise providing services in relation to software development and providers of annuity and life insurance products. Ongoing adaptations and additions have continued since 2015, as part of an approx. 33% expansion. The company have also consulted with CJFA since the original project to develop additional bespoke architectural installations, and create a working environment focused on the ‘wellness’ of staff through the exploration of biophilic design and motivating interventions.

#Workplace

Delaware Life (SE2)

MacDonagh Junction, Co. Kilkenny. Value: Approx. €5.4m Areas: Floor Area: 980 m2 Status: 2020 - In-Progress The initial phase of this Global Technology Operations Centre development will accommodate up to 60 highly skilled and trained ICT staff to accommodate the international requirements of the Client CJFA’s design includes for open-plan and cellular office spaces, break-out spaces, cafeteria area, collaboration spaces, adaptable meeting and training spaces and further areas designated for collaborative working with international innovation partners. The design of the project (which included extensive liaison with the International Client team) was required to be completed with strict programme requirements in order to permit construction to commence on-site in the shortest possible timeframe. Incorporating a unique overall design intent, developed through a close working relationship (locally & transatlantically) between CJFA and UPMC, a consistent global identity was developed within the working environment whilst creating a unique space to emphasise the establishment of a new venture within the UPMC global organisation. The CJFA design focuses on the ‘wellness’ of staff through the exploration of biophilic design principles, circadian rhythm (sleep/wake cycle modulated by external cues such as sunlight and temperature), bespoke architectural installations, and motivating interventions – which are practical, robust, and accented by choice colour-selections .The space also benefits from a number of dispersed ‘cellular’ step-back spaces, for those moments when Team Leaders, or Clients need privacy. These ‘pods’ (which also include demountable and adaptable partition systems which are sound-proof rated) can operate as informal meeting, or break-out space areas. The project also includes an international audio-visual links conference room for larger discussions, and presentations. Acoustics have been considered in the context of ‘soft-surfaces’, where required - such as acoustic-baffles, in conjunction with absorbing wall and floor finishes. HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, & air conditioning) have been assessed and augmented to ensure the technology of indoor environmental comfort is operating at the optimum level within the individual spaces to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality.

#In-Progress #Workplace #Mixed-Use + Retail

New UPMC Global Technology Operations Centre

Fit-Out and Adaptation, at Confederation House, Waterford Business Park, Cork Rd., Waterford, Ireland

Value: Approx. €0.25m; Status: May 2019 - November 2019 Area: Approx. 350m2 Delivered via a five-weeks construction programme - C.J. Falconer & Associates have prepared a unique overall design for the Irish Headquarters of Threefold Systems (part of The Agora Companies), to echo the ethos of the company’s approach to their working environment - i.e., by creating bespoke architectural installations and interventions, to form a motivational working space, to inspire staff, whilst promoting a positive working culture. CJFA worked closely with our Client in order to maximise the users’ occupancy comfort - with a specific ambition, to create a transparent, interconnected atmosphere nurtured by an open-plan office space - permeated by bespoke furnishings and finishes which are practical, robust, and suitable for the specific applications required - and accented by choice colour-selections.

#Workplace #Mixed-Use + Retail

Threefold Systems

Refurbishment of Cafeteria Area at Bray Business Park, Kilruddery, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Value: €0.25m; Status: 2019 - Completed February 2020 The project - for the international cosmetics company ‘Oriflame’ - is due to commence and be completed within a strict timeframe, to accommodate the client’s requirements for expansion and adaptation of their current canteen space. CJFA’s design for the adaption - which will also accommodate ‘townhall meetings’ for their Irish H.Q. - incorporates a unique overall intent to echo the contemporary ethos of the clients’ approach. The CJFA-design focuses on the ‘wellness’ of staff, through the exploration of biophilic design principles, circadian rhythm (sleep/ wake cycle modulated by external cues such as sunlight and temperature), bespoke architectural installations, and motivating interventions. Taking considerations of the limitations of the existing space, we have aimed to maximise the users’ occupancy comfort - with a specific ambition for the adapted canteen area, to create a transparent, interconnected atmosphere, that is permeated by bespoke furnishings and finishes - which are practical, robust, and suitable for the specific applications required - and accented by choice colour-selections – and are chosen for their psychological properties, while also complement the existing visual and cultural aspects of the international Oriflame brand.

#Workplace #In-Progress #Mixed-Use + Retail

Oriflame - Irish H.Q.

Design and Build for Sustaining Operations Facility, Ireland. Design and Build Proposal for a new Canteen and Training Centre with Office accommodation at a Biopharma manufacturing facility. The building was to act as a Sustaining Operations Facility, to meet the growing needs of an existing siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations. The design consisted of a Canteen area with a two-storey block accommodating Training Facilities, Canteen Kitchen & Support Areas, and Mechanical / Electrical Plant Rooms on the Ground Floor, with open plan office area on the First Floor. The design was to be located to the east of an existing Administration Building - with the project handling the removal and replacement of existing temporary accommodation for Canteen, Technical Operations and Project Engineering - with appropriate Enabling Works and Project Management, to ensure that the live campus operations were not be interrupted, and to remain fully functional during the new building works period, including traffic management.

#Concepts #Workplace #Life-Science + Innovation #Industrial + Manufacturing

Biopharma-Manufacturing Facility

Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Ballydine, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland Phase 1 of 3 - Expansion Fit-Out

#Workplace #Life-Science + Innovation

Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)

Areas: Phase 1: 900 m2 Status: Phase 1 Completed (July 2018) Additional Phases Ongoing CJFA have prepared a unique overall design for MSD, to echo the contemporary ethos of the biotechnology company’s approach to their working environment - i.e., to create a motivational working space, to inspire staff, whilst promoting a positive working culture. The CJFA design focuses on the ‘wellness’ of staff through the exploration of biophilic design principles, circadian rhythm (sleep/ wake cycle modulated by external cues such as sunlight and temperature), bespoke architectural installations, and motivating interventions. Taking considerations of the limitations of the existing spaces undergoing these new fit-outs, we have aimed to maximise the users’ occupancy comfort - with a specific ambition for the office areas, to create a transparent, interconnected atmosphere nurtured by an open-plan office space - permeated by bespoke furnishings and finishes - which are practical, robust, and suitable for the specific applications required - and accented by choice colour-selections (which are chosen for their psychological properties, while also incorporating consistency with the international MSD Brand).

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The larger open-plan spaces also benefit from a number of dispersed ‘cellular’ step-back spaces, to accommodate video-conferencing, or for those moments when privacy (professional or personal) is required. These ‘pods’ (demountable and adaptable partition systems which are acoustically-rated) can operate as informal meeting, or break-out space areas. Acoustics have been considered in the context of ‘soft-surfaces’, where required - such as acoustic-ceilings, in conjunction with absorbing wall and floor finishes. HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, & air conditioning) will be assessed and augmented to ensure the technology of indoor environmental comfort is operating at the optimum level within the individual spaces to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. In tandem, lighting levels will be articulated to enhance employee productivity and well-being whilst maintaining a focus on energy savings and improved

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Architectural Support and Fit-Out at H20 Building, Luxembourg Value: €1m Areas: 915 m2 Status: 2019 - Ongoing CJFA were appointed as Architects to undertake this international project in Luxembourg on behalf of Carne Group – a leading international provider of independent governance and distribution support for the asset management industry. The project requirements incorporated a particularly strict timeframe to accommodate our client’s relocation from their existing premises in Luxembourg, and to mitigate any disruption to their day-to-day operations. CJFA’s approach incorporated a unique overall design intent to echo the contemporary ethos of the clients’ approach to their working environment - to arrange a positive working environment, to inspire staff, whilst promoting a positive working culture. As part of the design process, CJFA developed bespoke architectural installations and explored the principles of biophilic design, in order to create spaces and installations which are focused on the ‘wellness’ of staff whilst acknowledging the necessity for a consistent global identity. The accommodation provided includes a mix of open-plan spaces (both large and small), break-out spaces, cellular offices and conference / meeting rooms. A canteen is also located adjacent to the courtyard area offering views outwards and designed to permit an adaptable space which may also serve to host ‘Town Hall’ events when required. The accommodation requirements to meet General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance has also been fully articulated. Acoustics have been considered in the context of ‘soft-surfaces’, where required - such as acoustic-ceilings, in conjunction with floor finishes. Modification to the existing heating, cooling and ventilation systems have been integrated within the design to ensure the technology of indoor environmental comfort is operating at the optimum level within the individual spaces to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. In tandem, lighting levels have been articulated to enhance employee productivity and well-being whilst maintaining a focus on energy savings and improved operational efficiency.

#Workplace #In-Progress #Mixed-Use + Retail

Carne Global Financial Services

Dublin, Ireland.

Value: Approx. €1m Areas: 1,250 m2 (Internal Floor Area) Status: 2017 - Ongoing This fit-out project comprises the adaptation of an existing vacant office space, to accommodate approx. 35 staff over multiple floors for the Irish division of a growing international car marque. The project is due to commence and be completed within a strict timeframe, to accommodate the client’s relocation from their former premises. CJFA’s approach incorporates a unique overall design intent to echo the contemporary ethos of the clients’ approach to their working environment - to create a positive environment, to inspire staff, whilst promoting a progressive working culture.

#Workplace #Mixed-Use + Retail

Irish H.Q. for International Automotive Manufacturer

Mill Lane, Co. Carlow, Ireland.

Value: â&#x201A;Ź15m Area: Advance office floor Area 6,650m2; Site Area 0.3055ha. Status: Completed 2009 The development is situated on a prominent quayside site in the centre of Carlow Town, between the ruins of Carlow Castle and the River Barrow close to the bridge to Graigcullen. The site is highly visible both from the bridge and from the quay on the opposite side of the river. In order to preserve the view from the opposite quay of the castle, a national monument, the development was broken into two blocks at design stage. This created a central plaza at the heart of the development which both provides a vista of the ruins together with a pleasant entrance space to both blocks. As a contrast with the 12th century ruins, a modern approach was adopted with the project, in order to highlight the castles prominence in the locality. The forms of the two blocks are driven by the introduction of a number of angled and curved walls into the building fabric, which combine to bring the spectatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye through the buildings to the castle walls. Modern roof forms were utilised throughout and large glazed areas were incorporated into the building envelope, particularly on the waterfront. A variety of natural stone cladding was utilised on the facades to ensure a sense of continuity with the building materials of the past. A basement area provides an underground car park for the development accessed via a ramp through Block 2. Both blocks are traditional block construction with a combination of shallow mono-pitch and flat roofs over at different levels. The central raised podium is landscaped and provided with public seating and sculpture to create a meandering and inviting introduction to the scheme. Moving inside the buildings, the varied size and style of the glazing offers a combination of stunning vistas of the river and castle, as well as framed glimpses of both. The buildings response to these surroundings and the interaction between the two blocks combine with a sense of internal light and space to provide a modern 21st century commercial development.

#Workplace #Mixed-Use + Retail

The Waterfront Mixed-Use Development

32 South Mall, Co. Cork, Ireland.

Value: €3.2m Areas: Floor Area: 2,802m2; Site Area: 0.0969ha Status: Completed 2006-2009 This project involved the refurbishment of the exterior of the Bank of Ireland, South Mall, which is the Bank of Ireland Headquarters for the Southern Region. The building, dating from the mid-1960’s was previously clad in a first generation aluminium curtain walling system and precast concrete, which had outlived its normal life expectancy and required replacement. The ‘skin’ of the building was replaced with a new contemporary curtain walling, structural glazing and stone cladding ‘skin’ to the street elevations which although contemporary remained faithful to the modernist tradition of the building. The courtyard elevations of the building received a new external insulation and render ‘skin’ and the building was also provided with new insulated roof finishes, including areas in a planted ‘green’ roof to the courtyard. The project also involved minor refurbishment works to the interior of the building, including new surface finishes, upgrading of fire doors and systems and the replacement of existing mechanical and electrical systems. The project commenced on site in September 2008 and reache practical completion on site in May 2009, and due to the extensive phasing and project management of the works the building remained operational at all times.

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Bank of Ireland Headquarters for the Southern Region

SECTION: 2. EDUCATION

Doon, Co. Limerick, Ireland.

Value: Approx. €15m Areas: Site Area: 7.49 Ha, School Building Area: 9,268 m2 Status: Completed 2014 Awards: Honoured as Irish Construction Industry Awards Education Project of the Year 2015 Part of the BAM / National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) - Schools PPP (Public Private Partnership) Bundle 3 - this project incorporated the creation of a new 850 pupil Secondary School, in Doon, Co. Limerick. The split level 2/3 storey post-primary school was located on a green-field site, and included classrooms, specialist / technology rooms, sports hall, hard-surface courts / playing pitch, car parking and pedestrian / cycle-routes into and on the site. The building is accessible for all, broken down internally by means of a mall - an internal ‘street’ forming the spine of the building with zoned educational areas either side, whilst the ‘curved roof red building’’ concept echoes the rural context of the Irish Landscape. Photovoltaic panels, rainwater harvesting and BMS contribute to sustainable applications whilst the elevational-treatment maximises natural day-lighting and ventilation provisions generally.

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Schools Bundle 3 PPP Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa

Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland.

Value: Approx. â&#x201A;Ź15m Areas: Site Area: 7.29 Ha School Building, Area: 12,704 m2 Status: Completed 2014 Awards: 2016 LAMA (Community and Council) Best Education Project of the Year Award Finalist. Part of the BAM / National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) - Schools PPP (Public Private Partnership) Bundle 3 - this project incorporated the creation of a new 1000 pupil Secondary School, in Gorey, Co. Wexford. This three-storey post-primary school was located on a green-field site in Gorey town, including classrooms, a Special Needs Unit for Autistic pupils, sports hall, hard-surface courts and playing pitches, car parking and pedestrian / cycle-routes into the site. Innovatively, the design of the building responds to a 35m drop in ground-profiles from the back of the site to the front, in terms of providing easy and convenient access to the sport pitches at the upper levels of the site, for all; the building-form is simple and the internal room-adjacencies well considered, whilst the elevational treatment maximises natural day-lighting and ventilation provisions generally.

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Schools Bundle 3 PPP Creagh College

Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland.

Value: Approx. €10m Areas: Site Area: 6.6597 Ha; School Building Area: 6,485 m2 Status: Completed 2016 The design of the school marked Ireland’s first use of BIM which included full facilities management, on Public Project - and was additionally part of Schools Bundle 4, which won an award in the ‘Operations and Asset Management Category’ category, for the Irish BIM Innovation Awards 2016. The new 500-pupil school evolved and progressed through a considered Design Development – each item of which made the Design Team question and evaluate the stage it was at, and ask ‘is there another / better way of achieving this?’. This was particularly enabled by the use of BIM technology from the outset. This allowed the Team to focus on a design for which Education informed every part - while exploring with BIM offered a very clear understanding of functionality, sustainability and structural implications. Finishes were also chosen with the best possible knowledge of their Whole-Life Cost; and the design sought to maximise natural daylight and designed to maximise natural ventilation. Importantly, the design is highly accessible for all users and fully Part M 2010 compliant; while the DT adopted building services strategies that allow flexible use and zoning. Thought was placed into the creation of a space with ease of passive supervision, helping reduce anti-social behaviour and bullying; and which offer staff a variety of ways of organising and encouraging learning, through a variety of spaces that are multi-use and ‘fit for purpose’ including storage. Furthermore, the buildings location on the site generally addressed primary issues such as car parking and prioritising pedestrians, drop-off facilities etc., and the general enhancement of the same.

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Schools Bundle 4 PPP Comeragh College

Tramore, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

Value: Approx. €15m Areas: Site Area: 5.71 Ha, School Building Area: 10,760 m2 Status: Completed 2014 Part of the BAM / National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) - Schools PPP (Public Private Partnership) Bundle 3 - this project incorporated the creation of a new 1000 pupil Secondary School, in Tramore, Co. Waterford. This 1-3 storey post primary school was located on a sloping green field site in Tramore, Co. Waterford. The architectural concept is a gentle curve to the front façade creating a strong but welcoming entrance presence, behind which are organised 3 no. distinct blocks. Accommodation includes classrooms, specialist rooms, PE Hall, play courts, playing pitches and car parking. The total accommodation extends to approximately 10,760m² on a site of 5.71 hectares. The design is focused on achieving low energy, sustainable solutions through Photovoltaic panels, rainwater harvesting and BMS applications, whilst fenestration has been designed to maximise natural daylighting and ventilation.

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Schools Bundle 3 PPP Ardscoil na Mara

Ballytruckle, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

Value: Approx. €7.5m Areas: Site Area: 4 acres; Building 4,106m2 Status: Completed October 2017 The New St. Martin’s Special School (Site Area: 4 acres; Building 4,106m2) will accommodate pupils with special educational needs, ranging from autism, mild, moderate, to severe and profound - with multiple and challenging disabilities. These needs demanded suitable design responses in terms of planning and specification, while the design also includes the provision of soft impact play areas, multi-sensory rooms, and sensory garden spaces. Project Insight: St. Martins Special School is a school for children with severe disabilities, to autism (it is not designed exclusively for children with autism, but to include them). Due to the nature of this new school, a large amount of research was carried out prior to any design work – with this involving the rereviewing of unique guidelines, good practice procedures, case studies of similar projects, and, importantly, meeting, and discussing the client’s requirements, & visiting schools of a similar nature. Designed by C.J. Falconer & Associates using BIM/Revit, - the Concepts for the new school is ‘Movement and Light’, and the aim to create a home-like environment without an institutionalised feel. To ensure ease of use for students with mobility-impairments, and open up space for light and use, the school was designed as a single-storey, and affording 4,106m2 in floor-space - at the heart of which, is a Courtyard, Dining, Kitchen and General-Purpose area. The conventional corridor is banished, and turned into useable space in its own right - with access through double doors to the central courtyard / Sensory Garden. This effectively ‘breaks the mould’ of the institutional approach to accommodation facilities, and creates a space that can be utilised, especially for play.

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St. Martin’s Special School

Tramore, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

Value: Areas: Status:

Approx. €5.5 Ex-VAT 2,945 m2 (Consisting of a 1,899 m2 New Extension, and 1,046 m2 Refurbishment Works) At Construction

Glór na Mara N.S. marked an amalgamation of two schools, with the establishment of a ‘new’ school in the millennium year of 2000 – now culminating in the physical realisation of a single building, through this extension and refurbishment project, which will continue to grow and cater for the needs of the children of Tramore, Co. Waterford. As part of the project, a new one-to-two storey, 1,899 m2 extension building will be delivered, which will accommodate the school’s growing needs - providing 12 new classrooms, a Library & Resource Area, General Purpose Room, Special Education Tuition Rooms, and Offices. In addition to the new extension - the project also includes a substantial 1,046 m2 refurbishment works to the existing school building - which will see the fit-out / updating of 5 classrooms, as well as the forming of a new Staff Room, Multi-Purpose Room, and Special Education Tuition Rooms – and an enlarged and improved site entrance, with a new internal road network, external ball courts, junior play area, and car parking. The project also includes a number of environmental, and sustainability elements – and the new build element has been designed to new nZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) standard – including photovoltaic panels, high thermal performance / comfort, natural ventilation, lighting controls and LED lighting throughout. Having achieved Planning Permission for the project in October 2016 - we are now delighted to see the project proceeding to construction in September 2019 - with a construction programme of 18 months, with a completion in February 2021.

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Extension & Refurbishment of Glór na Mara National School

SECTION: 3. LIFE-SCIENCE, INNOVATION + MANUFACTURING

Extensions and Redevelopments at Bausch + Lomb Ireland, IDA Technology Park, Waterford, Ireland.

Value: Approx. €50m Area: 47,000 m2 (Internal Floor) Status: Completed 2017 CJFA have led a number of Integrated Design Team developments to Bausch + Lomb Ireland (B+L), at the Waterford IDA Technology Park - which have provided facilities which producing 1,000,000,000 (one billion) contact lenses per annum. These include: Area 8: New Clean Room Film Capacity Building & Extension to Existing B+L Office and Manufacturing Facility - this FCE Area 8 expansion was designed and developed with the objective of obtaining LEED gold. The Project included new Production & Plant room areas, Corridor, and Staff ancillary accommodation, Offices, Conference rooms, and Cartoning Areas including 2 No. Loading docks. Areas 4.1 & 6.1: New Large Scale Office Facility, Clean Room Manufacturing, Large Loading Dock Station, Package & Processing Areas, and Plant Room - a complex phased expansion to B+L clean room contact lens manufacturing facility development, containing substantial office accommodation, clean room manufacturing, new loading areas, sprinkler installation, extension, undertaken in a live manufacturing environment with a total area of 3,050m². It required phased construction, to allow manufacturing and offices to be relocated and kept in full production mode while the building was being expanded. The project was completed on time and on budget from a conceptual design to completion over 24 months. Further to completing this project, we received a new commission as Architects to complete the FCE Area 8 expansion (above) to the current facility. Production Area, Plant Room, Cartoning Area including new Loading dock areas; New laboratory and chemical storage facility. Area 5.2: New Production Area, offices, corridor and entrance areas including external façade treatment ; Area 4.2: New Cartoning / Storage Area, Offices and Conference Room Facilities; Areas 6.2 & 6.3: New Production, Cartoning Area including new loading dock areas & Mezzanine Plantroom.

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Bausch + Lomb Ireland

Teagasc Moorepark Campus, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland.

Value: Approx. â&#x201A;Ź6.5 Area: Approx. 3,000m2 (Internal Floor) Status: 2018 - Ongoing (At Construction) A 3,000 m2 development in the form of a new three-storey, Food Innovation Hub and expansion of Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The facility will provide laboratories, clean-rooms, office accommodation, business incubation suites, application suites, and cafeteria. The new development will accommodate industry and clients in R&D programmes, within dedicated office and laboratory units - integrating same, and utilising the current facilities, into the world class Teagasc Research Moorepark Centre - and facilitating development & education between industry & research, to advance new research & product innovation, economic growth, and job creation. This investment follows a recent expansion by Teagasc and the dairy industry, in the recently completed Moorepark Technology Ltd. (MTL) Food Research & Development pilot plant facility on the campus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; also designed and delivered by C.J. Falconer & Associates.

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Teagasc Moorepark Food Innovation Hub

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Paddy O’Keeffe Research & Innovation Centre for the Advancement of Irish Grassland and Dairying

Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland.

Value: Status: Area::

â&#x201A;Ź6.3m Ex-VAT Completed 2019 1,350m2 of new facilities, and 2,200m2 of renovation & adaption of existing facilities

CJFA is acting as Design Team Lead for an integrated number of developments on this world-renowned 140Ha. Dairy Process Technology Development Campus at Moorepark, Fermoy - including the provision of new facilities, the renovation and reuse of existing facilities and the integration of same in line with a Teagasc strategic masterplan for the campus to include the issue of optimising overall energy supply & efficiency of use at the Campus. This overall campus-development includes a project for the provision of upgraded facilities for Moorepark Technology Ltd. (MTL) - a Food Research and Development pilot-plant facility containing versatile ilot scale processing equipment, offering services which include: pilot plant â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;plug & playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lease, contract R&D, pre-commercial manufacture and technical assistance, advice and support for the dairy and food processing sectors. Other facilities to be provided include laboratories, offices & ancillary facilities, conference facilities, canteen facilities and agricultural facilities.

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Moorepark Technology Ltd. (MTL)

Incl. Campus-Masterplanning, Teagasc National H.Q., & Laboratories, & Research Facilities, Oak Park, Co. Carlow, Ireland. Value: €15m Area: 344ha Campus Teagasc is the National Organisation for Agriculture and Food Development Authority, including production, research, advice, and education. CJFA masterplanned the Teagasc Oakpark campus, which is an International Research and Training Facility in Genetically Modified Foods, Gene Expression & Genetic Transformation Crop Research, and Bio-Energy fuel sources; while the campus also includes Teagasc’s National Headquarters. The Masterplan is designed to integrates the entire 344ha campus which was previously fragmented, and which contains eight Protected Structures of National Importance. The initial Masterplanned included a new Teagasc National H.Q.. At the time, a complex arrangement was presented, as Teagasc had sold its former H.Q. building in Dublin, meaning that decentralisation to the Oak Park campus pressured for a speedy delivery of project progression – however, this was carefully and thoroughly handled by the CJFA-led Architectural Design Team, enabling works for appropriate and sensitive temporary and permanent relocation of Laboratories, Offices, etc. into existing buildings (which required rapid upgrading, alterations, and extensions) coupled with the construction of Ireland’s first large scale Genetic Transformation Crop Research Complex, Class 3 Laboratories, and controlled growth environment, hi-tech green-house - this proved to be a tremendous success. Following the construction of new facilities, the use of food for BioInnovation, and fuel products, as a result of the Kyoto Agreement accelerated research in the field of agriculture, and cereal research, leading to a Bio-Fuel Laboratory Buildings being constructed in combination on the entire live campus. The G.M. Project, of International standards, was heavily researched by CJFA, including visits to research facilities in the U.K., U.S.A., with Teagasc personnel – for the delivery of the first of its kind in Ireland. The G.M. Laboratory Facility provides research in Eco-Innovation, Commercial Pharmaceutical Research, and Molecular Bio-Technology in plants. The campus provides a wide range of laboratories & facilities for scientists, research technicians, & post-grad research.

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Teagasc Oakpark

Bio-Science Campus, Dunsany, Co. Meath, Ireland.

Value: â&#x201A;Ź8m Status: Initial 2007-2010, Further Phases Ongoing Teagasc is the National Organisation for Agriculture and Food Development Authority. Their campus at Grange is viewed internationally as leading on one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foremost beef production research programmes, and the aims of the programme are to identify the key priority needs of the sector and using the latest scientific knowledge to identify the technologies required to be developed in order to meet these needs, and thus underpinning the future of the sector. CJFA undertook Masterplanning of the existing campus, for the purpose of re-organisation, and identifying location for new buildings, a new road network, water network, power and data â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a design sensitive to the appropriate laboratory and facility requirements for animal tissue and molecular study. The Masterplanning included a bio-science centre containing research and development facilities, and office facilities, as well as the integration of new laboratories into existing large scale facilities, while allowing all existing elements to remain in operation. The project involved considerable enabling works on a phased basis, and a complex integration of new buildings, and adaption of existing buildings all delivered on a live operational campus. The careful phasing allowed relocation and alterations to existing buildings, with the subsequent remodelling of the entire campus. These include Class 3 Laboratories for Pathogens, Radioactive Research Laboratories, RNA / DNA Laboratories, and the use of NMR magnetic instrumentation, and all associated facilitates for the Physiology of Growth / Lactation / Reproduction, animal nutrition, and product quality and animal health & wellbeing. This involves bio-ecoinnovation and molecular biotechnology. The facilities also provide a wide range of laboratories and associated offices for scientists, research technicians, and post-grad research. The G.M. Laboratory Facilities provides research in eco-innovation, commercial pharmaceutical research and molecular bio-technology in plants.

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Teagasc Grange

Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. Value: â&#x201A;Ź 6m Areas: Phase 1 & 2 Floor Area, 3280 m2 Status: Phase 1 & 2 Completed 2001 - 2009; Phase 3, Ongoing Teagasc is the National Organisation for Agriculture and Food Development Authority in Ireland, including production, research, advice, and education â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for which CJFA undertook the renewal, and development of the Kildalton Third-Level Horticultural and Equestrian Training College. The Design Solution was dictated by the need for sensitive intervention within a live operational campus, which included Protected Structures. To achieve this, the expansion was masterplanned to be undertaken on a phased basis, for the delivery of lecture halls, a library, offices, IT training, and student mess areas - while a planned Phase Three included the design of a Sports Complex. The considered approach included an educational building which sought to exploit the typography of the site, with a split-level structure, which joined, and was sympathetically-massed to, existing buildings, and an adjoining woodland. Works were undertaken within the Grounds of a Protected Structure, as well as to Protected Structures - including Bessborough House, a substantial 3-Storey Classical-style country house (with dormer attic) built circa. 1744-55 - which received a phased Restoration / Repairs & Conservation Strategy of selected areas.

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Teagasc Kildalton Agricultural & Horticultural College

Ashtown, Co. Dublin, Ireland. Value:

Approx. €6m

Teagasc - the National Organisation responsible for agricultural research advice and education. Their National Food Centre employs a staff of 130 No., including scientists, research technicians and support staff and research students. The Centre is the leading State Training Facility in food safety, quality systems, food innovation, and new product development - training up to 2,000 Managers, Supervisors and Operatives annually. The Centre’s training, auditing and consultancy services in food safety required that the building assisted in maintaining accreditation to IS0:90012000. CJFA delivered an overall Master Plan, and its individual components, for the campus - including the integration of a state of the art Conference Facility; the renovation and upgrade of existing Class 3 Laboratories and Laboratory Facilities, and all associated Post-Grad Researchers Facilities; and the construction of Ireland’s first Nutraceutical Laboratory Facility. In order for these works to be undertaken, enabling works had to be completed - with Temporary Offices erected, and phased extensions and alterations to existing Research Laboratories completed to make way for the new Nutraceutical Laboratory Facility - while allowing all existing facilities to remain in operation, and careful phasing to allow relocation and alterations to existing buildings with the subsequent remodelling of the entire live campus. This Nutraceutical project, of international standards, was heavily researched, including visits to Canada by Teagasc personnel in order to prepare a Brief for this international facility - the first of its kind in Ireland. The Facility includes a three-storey building accommodating Link Bridge to existing Class 3 Laboratories and General Laboratories, and includes a ground floor Post-Grad Research Facilities and NMR Suite. The upper floors accommodate the following Laboratories: Bio-Active Isolation, Bio-Organic Synthesis, Bio-Active Characterisation. The facilities also provides a wide range of laboratories and associated offices for scientists, research technicians and post-grad research.

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Teagasc Ashtown National Food Research Centre

Operations Facility Fit-Out , City West, Dublin 24, Ireland.

Value: â&#x201A;Ź1.7m Status: 2015 -2017 The Inland Fisheries Ireland project included the extension and renovation of an existing property - comprised a modern warehouse building. The envisaged works were split into three phases (described below) to allow a programme to obtain Planning Approval for an external Phase 3 element to the project without slowing down the priority development of Phases 1 & 2 Laboratories and offices refurbishment to the existing two storey office space. Phase 1 works comprised of Wet Laboratory, Dry Laboratory, Hot Desk Office, Meeting and Training Rooms, ICT / Comms Room and ancillary toilets and plant rooms to the ground floor. The existing second floor was refurbished to include ICP Room, ICP Prep Laboratory and Chemistry Laboratory, National archive room, Open plan office and staff canteen. Phase 1 was completed in Aug. 2016. Phase 2 works begun in November 2016 these works encompassed the fit- out of the existing warehouse area to the rear of the offices. This included the installation of new Staff Locker rooms, PPE Equipment storage, showers, laundry room, Logistics offices, Drying Oven Room, Virkon Store, 2no Industrial Freezer rooms, Industrial goods lift and storage caging and racking. This allowed for Vehicle and equipment storage within the ware-house itself. CJFA also installed a storage mezzanine and associated storage cages and racking for Inland Fisheries Ireland field work equipment storage. Phase 2 was completed in May 2017. These completed works included Building, Electrical and Mechanical works to all areas. Phase 3 works began on site in June 2017 and completed by fourth quarter 2017. These external works included for a net storage and drying shed of approx. 120sq.mt. in the existing yard. Extension to the rear yard including new underground drainage and rain water harvesting tank, new secure fencing and automated gates to the extended rear yard and includes access control barriers to the existing staff car parks. These are to be finished out with new designed planting and landscaping elements.

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Inland Fisheries Ireland

New Ross Port, Co. Wexford, Ireland.

Value: â&#x201A;Ź3m original project; 100% expansion TBA Areas: 1,049mÂ˛ Building; (Phase 1) Site Area: 0.937 ha. Status: Phase 1 Completed 2010; 100% Expansion Ongoing Irelands first commercial scale Bio-Diesel Production Facility. Initially posing many challenges on a somewhat difficult site - adjacent to the River Barrow, which required an EIS coupled with a Planning Application for its construction in SAC - the delivery of this 25m-high building was achieved successfully by strategic design and planning. The bio-diesel plant is now in operation and producing approximately 34 million litres of bio-diesel annually, supplying both foreign and domestic markets - with the location of the development allowing for access to a broad range of infrastructure allowing shipments to and from the facility by both land and water. The scheme comprises of a 2-storey manufacturing building with an integrated multi-storey distillation tower, and accommodates an extensive tank farm with storage vessels, along with a pipe bridge, a weigh bridge and a transfer loading building. The design for the manufacturing building was required to integrate specialist production techniques, associated with a development of this nature, and allow for a seamless assembly of state of the art services alongside both administration facilities, inclusive of offices and a conference room, and general facilities, inclusive of showers & changing areas, all to be situated under one roof. Constructed in a steel frame with an insulated composite metal skin in a mix of surface and colour finishes, the building responds in a practical form to the requirements of a development of this nature. Wexford County Council Planning Dept., in particular the Snr. Planner is highly complementary of the design and colour scheme used on such a large building and how its functions successfully on this riverside site. The successful project required constant interaction between an Austrian company in the construction stages in 3D drawings to ensure the process equipment fitted within the building, and was constructed as the building physically developed in stages. The advantage that CJFA staff members who could speak fluent German assisted greatly. We have recently successfully obtained planning permission for a 100% expansion of the current facility.

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Green Bio Fuels Ireland

Dooley Motors, Sleaty Road Roundabout, Co. Carlow, Ireland. Status: Completed 2014 (3 Month Rapid-Build Delivered) Undertaken for Dooley Motors - a Private (SIMI Registered Motor Trader) Client - this project incorporated a refurbishment, and extension, to an existing Car Showroom premises, to the new Kia ‘Red Cube’ concept - with associated display, sales facilities, office, and sanitary accommodation. The design was required to accommodate a separate, new car marque upon the same site and to be connected to the existing main office hub and workshop area. A rapid build programme was a prerequisite of the Client Brief, therefore the project was completed in approximately 3 months from commencement on-site to Practical Completion - and was additionally required to be undertaken within a live working environment (which, through careful project management, did not impinge upon the daily operations of the showroom. The final design was required to be based upon approved Kia manufacturer building models, fenestration and branding requirements. - closely implementing the Global Space Identity of Kia Motors Corporation (KMC), and bringing to showroom to the global standard on all the Kia brand dealerships. The end result was the delivery of the ‘Red Cube’, ‘Harmony of Ellipse’, and ‘Wow Space’ design elements which aim to provide a consistent ‘look & feel’, and positive customers’ perception of the Kia brand across all markets.

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Kia Ireland Ireland’s First ‘Kia Cube’

SECTION:

4. RESIDENTIAL

John’s Lane West, Dublin 8, Ireland.

Value: Approx. €6.65m Areas: Site Area: 655m2; Building: 2,571m2 Status: 2016 - 2019 Awards:

- Winner of 22019 Irish Council of Social Housing Community Housing Awards Overall Project of the Year, - Winner of 2019 Irish Council of Social Housing Community Housing Awards Homeless Project Category

The award-winning John’s Lane West Apartment development included the construction of a sheltered-housing, residential apartment development, comprising 31 units. Continuing Focus Housing Association’s work to tackle the devastating effects of the homelessness crisis, this new vivid, yet context-sensitive, development includes a mixture of dwelling units, comprising 16 No. one-bedroom, 10 No. two-bedroom and 5 No. three-bedroom apartment units - compliant with the Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017 (current at Planning stage) - and ensures an addition to the surrounding community which has a mix of single people, couples and families with children. The design uses a rich and varied palette of materials, which respect its setting in the surrounding built environment amongst many high quality late Victorian buildings which feature redbrick and limestone detailing - and an aesthetically pleasing contrast with the modern ‘Vaults’ intervention across Johns Lane West has also been established. Large windows & spacious balconies are provided, while the design is mindful of the need for the lower floors to be street friendly, yet rugged and durable. Each individual apartment comprises bedrooms, dining, kitchen and storage areas - delivered within a multi-storey construction, varying in height 6 storeys to 7 storeys over Basement. All accommodation is arranged around a central courtyard with playground, and also benefits from 2 communal roof top gardens located on 5th & 6th floors (where the residents can take in panoramic views of the city skyline). The upper floor apartments are accessed along communal open decks which provide natural light and ventilation to the circulation areas with space provided outside each apartment on the deck for private use for a buggy/table/chair - encouraging a sense of community spirit.

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John’s Lane West Apartment Development

Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6, Ireland. Value: € 4.25m Areas: 5,487m2 / 1.35 acre site & 2,081m² building Status: Completed 2017 Awards: Honoured as Winner of 2017 Irish Council of Social Housing Awards Homeless Category. The Focus Ireland C.J. Falconer & Associates Designed Greenmount Close, consisted of the construction of a sheltered residential development including 28 residential units. The development included a mixture of apartment and housing units, with terrace construction (varying in height from 3 storeys to 2 storeys) fronting Harold’s Cross Road, and two storey terrace units to the remainder of the site, in this Dublin City Centre location. All accommodation was arranged around a central landscaped shared garden / private open space - while the development also included the delivery of 16 no. car parking spaces, and all ancillary accommodation and associated site works at Our Ladys Hospice. The development creates a safe neighbourhood of homes for the elderly, and less-abled, within the greater Dublin City area. The project was also chosen for inclusion in the March 2018 publication of ‘Architecture Ireland’ - the Journal of The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland - in a speciail ‘Housing Issue’ edition, focusing on Irish architects providing solutions and innovations to the Housing Crisis.

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Focus Ireland Greenmount Close Sheltered Housing

Cathedral Square, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

Value: €3.75m Ex-VAT Areas: Gross 3,017m2 site; net 985m2 building Status: 2012-2015 Awards: Honoured as Winner of the 2015 ICSH Redevelopment Award. The Chairman’s Arch Redevelopment & Restoration Project represents a successful Part 8 Development, which both structurally rehabilitates the heart of the Viking Triangle (the historic centre of Waterford, with site history dating from 914AD) that benefits the social and historical fabric of its environs - in addition to the repopulation of a derelict area of the City, and much needed Social Housing provisions, and retail and tourist units. The development site is located within a Zone of Archaeological Potential in Waterford City, in addition to itself encompassing a number of renovations to existing, protected, structures. The challenges were appropriately met by CJFA + Design Team, to offer a unique, and vivid, yet sympathetic, contrast between old and new provides for 11x dwelling units + 1x commercial/tourist space, including: 1x three-bedroom dwelling in a refurbished two-storey Protected Structure at no.8 Chairman’s Arch; 4x single-bedroom dwelling units on the upper floors + 1 by tourist/commercial space on ground floor in refurbished three-storey (re-combined) Protected Structure(s) at no.s 1 & 2 Cathedral Square; 6x new two-bedroom dwelling units adjacent to no.8 Chairman’s Arch Waterford in a three-storey new-build structure. The modern build element of the project creates new dwellings on a previously underused plot of land - which mixes contemporary design, with hints of traditional street architecture. This includes a white façade with polished stone surrounds, glazed canopies, and brightly coloured doors – which subtly introduce modern elements to the area. Stone paving in the Chairman’s Arch laneway matches that used in the Public Realm work which has recently taken place in the adjacent Cathedral Square tourist district development and surrounds – itself a sympathetic redevelopment of an area of historical and archaeological importance.

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Redevelopment & Restoration of Chairmans Arch

Youghal, Co. Cork Ireland.

Value: €15m Areas: Site Area: 0.1609ha; Floor Area: 10,954.00m2 Status: Completed 2014 The Allin’s Quay development incorporated 82 residential/holiday apartments, a restaurant, retail, and integral carparking. Positioned on an important vantage point on the quayside of Youghal, the design of the project bridged contemporary apartment design, with traditional proportions, mouldings, shopfronts, and choice materials, to reflect the historic nature of the town.

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Allin’s Quay Apartments

Co. Waterford, Ireland.

‘Sonas’ – Irish for happiness – constructed in idyllic rural countryside in an elevated sloping 1 hectare site within 1000m of Knockaderry Lake in South East Ireland, providing stunning views throughout all four seasons, over land and water, harvesting green energy in the form of wind, running water and sunshine. Day–time views begin in the east with the lake reflecting the first sunshine into a liquid gold shimmer transgressing throughout the day into an ever–changing landscape up to sunset, followed by the emergence of a spectacular breath–taking night sky with regular magical reflections of a full moon on the lake. This contemporary 700m2 building was designed to frame these spectacular 24–hour views and create a family home and unique building. The building form recesses into the hillside with the entrance (upper floor) level to the public roadway, feeding into a two–storey volume from which all rooms and open–plan areas are accessed, providing a stunning transition from solid walls to uninterrupted views through glass to the entire east to south east elevations, linking the interior and exterior as one. Entrance volume provides access to master bedroom and open–plan kitchen / living / family areas on upper level, all extending onto continuous deck on the south east elevations. Lower level access leads to bedrooms, bathrooms and family areas, leading onto terraces with breathtaking views. Building materials externally consist of zinc roof, slightly reflective glass (blending countryside in reflective form), timber windows and cladding coupled with rendered walls. White plaster, timber doors and tiled floors provide minimal finishes internally. The building exploits underfloor heating via heat–pump with heat source from adjoining stream. Insulation levels exceed Building Regulations by 150% with heat gains controlled by large roof overhangs and projecting first–floor deck areas, screening sunshine at peak times of the day, coupled with careful orientation of the building form to exploit the sun’s energy to its maximum. All waste water is treated via reed beds / wetlands, eventually discharging into a large pond containing trout.

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Sonas Family Home

Ballinroad, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland. Value: Approx. €3.6m Areas: Site Area: 0.9936 Ha; Building: 1,810m2 Status: 2016 - August 2020 The Waterford City & County Council, ‘Na Fearnóga’ Social Housing development at Ballinroad, Dungarvan, consists of the construction of a Social Housing development comprising 21 residential units. The development includes a mixture of terraced, detached and semi-detached housing units, varying in height from 1 storey to 2 storeys, on a site which is set back from the public roadway, in this suburban Dungarvan location. All accommodation is arranged around a central Landscaped Area shared, public, open space - while the development also includes the delivery of 8 no. visitor car parking spaces, all ancillary accommodation and associated site works. The development creates a safe neighbourhood of homes for local people, within the greater Dungarvan area.

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‘Na Fearnóga’ Social Housing Development

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Kilkenny County Council Residential Development Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland

Value: Approx. €3.36m Areas: Site Area: 0.66ha Status: 2017 - Ongoing (At Construction) This C.J. Falconer & Associates (CJFA) project for Kilkenny County Council will deliver 22 No. new residential units, on a 0.66 Hectare site on the northeast side of Ballyragget. The site is to the rear of an existing Station Avenue housing development which was completed in 2007 as a Phase 1. The scheme is accessed through Station Avenue and is a continuation of same. The proposed accommodation comprises: • 2 No. 4-Bed / 7 person 2 storey units • 4 No. 3-Bed / 5 person 2 storey units • 4 No. 2-Bed / 4 person 2 storey units • 4 No. 2-Bed / 4 person ground floor ‘duplex’ units • 4 No. 1-Bed / 2 person first floor ‘duplex’ units • 2 No. 2-Bed / 3 person single storey units • 2 No. 1-Bed / 2 person single storey units The 2 No. 2-Bed / 3 person single storey units are designed to be fully ‘wheelchair liveable’ homes. The breakdown of accommodation mix was designed to cater for the specific current housing need in Ballyragget. Public and private open space is provided for all units. Public open space provision totals 0.1578 Hectares, including a paved ‘Homezone’ area, which meets the requirement of the Kilkenny Development Plan minima of 15%.

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Castlecomer Road, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland

Value: Approx. €2.6m Ex-VAT Site Area: 0.312ha Status: 2018 - Ongoing Located in a mature residential area, Kilkenny County Council tasked C.J. Falconer & Associates (CJFA) to create a residential redevelopment of a site populated by a number of existing buildings, including the ‘Bróg Maker’ (a former pub & guest-house), and ‘St. Jude’s’ dormer unit - all of which is located adjacent to a busy road in Kilkenny, and is additionally bisected by an access roadway feeding an existing housing estate. A carpark area included on the site, presented a noticeable gap - resembling a ‘missing tooth’ - which was crying out for a design solution to form a seamless integrated urban massing, and capable of providing new homes. A scheme of 18 no., mixed 1 & 2-bed apartment residential units including the provision of a fully accessible wheelchair unit - has been developed, which includes the converting of existing buildings, in addition to the of constructing new units. From CJFA’s earliest review, it became evident that the mid 1990s pub/guest-house building could be subdivided into apartments cost effectively however, cost analysis of the early 1970s St. Jude’s unit, proved that it was more beneficial to demolish. This permitted the realignment of the bisecting roadway, and assisted in the opening-up / redesign of the rear existing carpark into a usable & passively supervised amenity/open-space – also increasing the area for the new-build element. The design is also enhanced with suitable landscaping, combined with the creation of a sense of community to provide ‘a proud sense of place’. Cognisant of issues of fuel poverty, we have designed to ensure NZEB to the new build element, and a minimum A3 BER to conversion works - while high quality and low maintenance finishes to the buildings have been essential to minimise future building maintenance and running cost. From the outset, we have set ourselves a task on this project, of delivering an outstanding model housing scheme.

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Residential Redevelopment of The Bróg Maker

Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland.

Value: â&#x201A;Ź2.7m Ex-VAT Areas: Site Area: 0.5957ha Status: 2017 - Completed 2013 This C.J. Falconer & Associates (CJFA) project for Kilkenny County Council will deliver 17 No. new residential units. The site - which engages with an existing housing estate Belline Vale to the West, a working farm to the East, and existing single-storey housing along the public road boundary to the South - was chosen by Kilkenny County Council for the creation of a scheme serving to link the existing village centre & community of Piltown, to the Belline Vale estate, by utilising a existing green field area located between them. CJFA developed designs with consideration of existing features, landscaping and the natural topography of the site. The existing gradient of the site has been utilised to allow a hierarchy of dwellings to be formed towards the main road, allowing retention of existing views of mountains from dwellings at the rear of the site. The orientation of the dwellings and proposed housing layout have been produced to maximise the existing views and environmental aspects available on the site, with consideration provided for solar gains, elemental u-values and use of facilities for each house type, all completed in line with best environmental practice. The form of the individual house types has been developed to reflect and enhance the neighbourhood and the existing character of surrounding developments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in addition to utilising existing pedestrian connections from Belline Vale, with permeable and well-defined routes throughout the site, connected to existing public footpaths along the main road to the centre of the village. The single-storey dwellings along the main road have been included to continue the existing streetscape, with individual amenity space provided to the front screened by the extension of the stone boundary wall, currently evident along the existing main road. Shared amenity space has been provided within the scheme by the creation of a shared surface and open landscaped areas, creating vibrant new home zone spaces.

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Breagagh Residential Development

Mitchell’s Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland. Value: €6.25m Areas: Floor Area 4,195m2; Site Area 0.6ha Status: Completed 2006-2008 A Joint scheme by Focus Ireland and Dungarvan Town Council, this development combines residential accommodation provided by Focus Ireland and various Community facilities are provided by means of a multi-purpose Resource Centre located to the rear of the residential unit linked by a joint courtyard. This is a wonderful example of how various community groups and organisations working together can benefit by combining their resources into one building project. The Services provided include: • Childcare Facility by Dungarvan CDP • Childcare Facility for Special needs children by Sesame • Care of the Aged facility combined with ‘Meals on Wheels’ • Disability therapy and service care by the HSE • Various offices to support location community groups, inclusive of offices provided for Focus Ireland and Dungarvan CPD.

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Focus Ireland & Dungarvan Town Council - Mixed-Use Development

Hennessy’s Road, Waterford, Ireland. Value: €3.6m Areas: Floor Area Apartments 1,061m2; Creche 626m2; Site 0.62ha Status: Completed 2007-2009 The Cluain Ghlas development represents a successful collaborative approach by dedicated bodies to improving the social fabric and built environment by responding to the needs of the local and broader community through quality design. The mix of 1, 2, & 3 bed Focus Ireland apartments allow for the needs of both, all types of families, and single people to be catered for comfortably. All benefit from private outdoor space through either rear gardens or balcony areas. The apartments were designed to cater for general needs with the possibility for use by disabled persons at ground floor level.

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Cluain Ghlas Development - Focus Ireland, St. Bridget’s Childcare & Waterford Council

Bath Street, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

Value: €1.9m Areas: Site Area 0.0684 ha.; Status: Completed 2010-2012 Honoured with a National Council of Social Housing Development Award in 2013, the Bath Street development represents a successful provision of a unique Homeless Men’s Hostel Building, in a city context and extension to a Protected Structure which is beneficial to both the social and historical fabric of its environs. The design consists of an appropriately scaled and integrated contemporary extension with adaptation and restoration of a derelict Protected Building - continuing the buildings life, and offering a vivid, yet sympathetic, contrast between old and new. The project included restoration of the existing derelict St. Margaret’s House (Victorian Era, est. 1850 – 1870) sited on an existing restricted / limited city-centre site. The design sought to provide a generous variety of structured accommodation, with a thoroughly articulated distribution of internal and external spaces, to allow full use of the development while permitting the positive social rehabilitation of the resident within a well-managed secure environment. Application of high quality design and finishes throughout the building is distinctive and in excess of the standard fit-out normally encountered / expected in a building of such nature, on a limited budget. The development takes advantage of the entirety of the available space on the site, however, it is developed in such a manner so as not to impede or impose itself over any adjoining boundaries or buildings - while also providing a secure environment for control of the premises. The use of both traditional and contemporary sustainable fabric, materials, techniques and technologies, are unique to a building of this nature and were deployed to meet the relevant energy saving requirements of the client. These elements combined with the overall design ethos achieved an A3 Building Energy Rating, a unique attribute to a building of this nature. The building itself has been designed to the highest standards in energy efficacy including solar panels, and a revolutionary photovoltaic membrane, which absorbs energy and reduces the overall energy costs.

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St. Vincent De Paul Social Housing McGwire House

Maypark Lane, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

A residential development comprising of 46 No. 2-storey detached, semi-detached and terraced dwelling houses, associated works and works to improve woodland public open space. The proposed development will also consist of the demolition of an existing Depot. The proposed accommodation will consist of 23 No. 4 Bedroom detached houses (170.0m2), 16 No. 4 bedroom detached houses (121.6m2), 4 No. 3 bedroom semi-detached houses (91.6m2) & 3 No. 3 bedroom terrace houses (91.6m2). All of the above works to be undertaken complete with new vehicular entrance to Maypark Lane, carparking, demolition of existing structures, internal access roads, landscaping, reinstatement of existing pond and all associated site works at site of existing Depot, Maypark Lane, Waterford. Key to the development of these proposals was taking into account the characteristics of the local context and to provide only uses which would be compatible with the existing adjoining uses and as such would have minimal impact on the existing housing around the site. An existing woodland has been a key feature and characteristic of the area since it was developed along with a 19th Century neightbouring house. The introduction of proposed improvements to the woodland secures its long term future and its retention as an important green feature within the built up area, this is also further reinforced by the creation of large public open space areas within the site which incorporate a number of the trees on site which are the subject of a tree preservation order. These items have been key to the design development and have been retained as important components of the overall development throughout the design process. The resultant proposal takes advantage of its unique woodland setting by re-establishing the existing woodland amenity, and setting the homes within this.

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Maypark Lane Residential Development

Conversion and Upgrade of Existing Building, & Additional Sheltered Accommodation, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Value: €2.03m Incl. VAT Areas: 909.82m2 Status: 2016 - Completed May 2018 This healthcare project development consisted of the extension and refurbishment of Mount Carmel Nursing Home, these works are all within the curtilage of a protected structure (Ref. No. RC 137). The project included the construction of a new first floor extension over an existing single storey link between existing two-storey buildings. The project also included the reconfiguration of the 1st Floor of an existing 1990’s building to create 4no. Independent Living Units – and also re-roofing of the same coupled with the re-planning and expansion of the ground floor area, and the re-configuration of the Oratory / Chapel roof complete with all associated site and ancillary works at Parkmore House, Abbey Street Roscrea. Co. Tipperary.

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Sisters of Marie Madeleine Postel - Oratory & Carehome

John’s Hill, Waterford, Ireland.

Value: €3.5m Areas: Site Area 0.8ha Status: Completed 1997-2003 The Cheshire Foundation in Ireland, constructed its Waterford complex, on a mature site at John’s Hill in Waterford City. The site of 0.8 hectares is partly surrounded by existing stone walls and mature trees. The complex was designed to maximise the site’s potential. The design brief was to provide 24 no. own–door residential units for people with physical disabilities, who wish to live independently coupled with a central resource centre and restaurant facility providing an environment where care could be provided if requested. Externally, access to all areas is provided by covered walkways and car–parking is provided to allow the occupants to disembark in shelter from cars adjacent to the covered walkway. All internal and external doors can be automated if required and in addition, all internal electrics can be automated if required. Bathroom areas provide a large comfortable space and have been designed to be readapted with ease to suit individual disabilities if required Kitchen facilities are automated to raise or lower to suit specific requirements of individuals. All windows are designed to allow views of the garden areas from either a bed position or a wheelchair position. The resource facility forms the central link to the whole complex, containing the administration centre, community rooms and provides interaction with the public and residents on a daily basis and is also used as a resource centre for disability services within Waterford City. The design received an Irish National Award from the Irish Council of Social Housing for its excellence.

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Cheshire Foundation in Ireland Residential Units

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New Mortuary Building, Ardkeen, Dunmore Rd., Co. Waterford, Ireland.

Value: Approx. €5.4m Areas: 2,995m2 (Site); 1,030m2 (Internal Floor) Status: At Construction Replacing an existing key facility on the University Hospital Waterford campus, the design of the new mortuary building seeks to bridge a building-design of character, with a solemn, comforting, and respectful atmosphere suitable for the different functions, and associated non-denominational end of life processes, which it will house. In order to create the appropriate environment for the visiting public during sensitive times, the project has been met with a mindful architectural solution by C.J. Falconer & Associates, that simultaneously supports both the clinical and ceremonial operations which are uniquely required to be delivered in parallel within a building of this type. This was developed while being cognisant of producing a design and construction approach which ensures no disruption will be created by the new building’s location within the ‘blue-light route’ of a live hospital campus. In addition to achieving these operational requirements – the design also sought to create an elegant landmark structure, which will be highly visible from the adjacent Waterford City-Centre arterial roadway, and retail/residential area. Having commenced construction in January 2020, the new 1,030m2 facility is due to complete construction in the coming months.

#In-Progress #Health + Social-Care

University Hospital Waterford

Curraheen Rd., Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland. Value: Approx. €6.5m Area: 10,238 m2 (Internal Floor) Status: Completed February 2019 Enable Ireland is a non-profit state-funded organisation that provides free services to children and adults with disabilities and their families in Ireland. Officially opened by Tánaiste Simon Coveney in October 2019 – the new Enable Ireland Special Needs Services Building & Respite Houses, located on a 7-acre site, will provide a range of services for 600+ children, adults with special needs, & families living in Cork. The development caters for over 30 clinical staff and about 18 admin services individuals – in addition to the service users, and families of service users who use the buildings. The new centre houses a hydrotherapy pool, therapy rooms and sensory rooms to accommodate the needs of the current and future children with disabilities, and adults with special needs. The site also accommodates 3-bedroom respite houses (to HIQA-requirements), where children and adult service users with disabilities can develop their independence skills – and families can attend. The location, close to the Curaheen flyover, provides easy access for families. The project included the change of use of, and 2-storey extension to (doubling the size of the existing accommodation), an existing, single-storey building (a former ESB social centre, consisting generally of all-purpose hall, bar, and dressing room and associated ancillary accommodation) to its new use as an Enable Ireland services building for children and adult service users with physical-disabilities – and also containing offices, meeting rooms, staff accommodation conference facilities treatment rooms, hydrotherapy pool, pre-school and all associated ancillary accommodation. In addition to understanding all stakeholders’ needs, the project required interface with nontechnical client, clinical staff, admin personnel, service-users, and their families. The project follows two decades of close work between CJFA, and Enable Ireland – having also delivered a number of other Enable Ireland facilities – including Enable Ireland Rathcorrick, Integrated Services Building, Co. Cavan; and Enable Ireland Integrated Services Building, Jigginstown, Kildare.

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Enable Ireland Respite Facility and Children’s Services Building

Ferrybank, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

Value: â&#x201A;Ź23.3m Areas: Floor Area: 10,238.08m2 Status: Completed 2006-2010 One of the most energy efficient new buildings in Waterford City - consisting of a Convent and Care Home for Religious Sisters, in addition to their Residential / Communal Residential Use - the Little Sisters of The Poor Ferrybank also provides 22 No. Independent Living, Units, 48 No. Care Rooms, in addition to a Convent Building (with all associated Convent Residential Accommodation, Offices and Care Facilities). Unique features within the building, include a chapel and all associated ancillary accommodation; and an internal street containing medical centre, village shop, tea rooms, library, hairdressing, arts & crafts, computer training, village hall etc.. The building uniquely required a Planning Application and Fire Safety Certificate Application was split between Waterford City and Kilkenny County Councils, due to the County Boundary bisecting the site. The building is powered and heated with the most modern combined technology, providing extremely low running costs and contains the following technologies, photovoltaics, combined heat and power plant, biomass and gas condensing boilers, all computer generated and interlinked control systems.

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Little Sisters of the Poor Convent & Carehome

Ballytruckle, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

#Education #Health + Social-Care

St. Martin’s Special School

Williamstown, Waterford, Ireland.

C.J. Falconer & Associates undertook the sensitive design and delivery of this Cancer Support Centre, for the South Eastern Cancer Foundation, which provides the highest quality cancer support services to the people of Waterford and the South East. These support services include counselling, relaxation therapies and group support services which are provided at the Solas Cancer Support Centre. The sensitive design of the building assists the professionals and support systems available in the centre, to provide those affected by cancer, their families and carers with a safe place; a place to talk things over, to relax and express emotions.

#Health + Social-Care #Community + Cultural

Solas Cancer Support Centre

John’s Hill, Waterford, Ireland.

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Cheshire Foundation in Ireland Residential Units

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Sisters of Marie Madeleine Postel - Oratory & Carehome

Co. Carlow, Ireland.

Value: Areas:

Estimated €40m Site Area 10.24ha; Floor Area Hospital: 9,395m2

The Project consists of a Three-storey 104 bed nursing home with all associated ancillary accommodation, plant and equipment; 20x two-storey 4 no. apartment blocks for retirement / residential purposes; three-storey medical diagnostic centre with creche facilitiy, three-storey hospital building with all associated ancillary accommodation, plant and equipment; single-storey retail unit and storage area; single-storey mortuary building; all associated site works including car parking, roads and water features. Using the building forms, curved screen walls and structural landscaping the intention has been to create a series of south-facing garden spaces to be used as an integral part of the Hospital. The current design philosophy in Health Care building promotes the use of green landscaping as part of the ‘healing environment’. The proposed curved screen walls provide an element of enclosure or shelter and act as a foil against the angular geometry of the buildings. During the nineteenth and early twentieth century, hospital buildings in common with other institutions, were usually located on the outskirts of towns. The desire to signal their public status was derived from the ‘enlightened theories’ at the time and found expression in grand compositions, usually in a classical style, (St. Dymphna’s hospital in Carlow is a typical example). The modern private hospital proposed for Carlow Health Park is the result of extensive research and evidence based-design and is a safer, patient focused, family friendly environment.

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Carlow Health Park

Bath Street, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

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St. Vincent De Paul Social Housing McGwire House

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New Visitor Centre & Experience, for Hook Heritage, Co. Wexford, Ireland. Status: 2017 - Ongoing Beginning in 2017, C.J. Falconer & Associates are undertaking the design for a new Visitor Centre, and two new ‘experiences of scale’, for 12thC Hook Lighthouse - a National Monument, and the Oldest Operational Lighthouse in the World, Hook Head, Co. Wexford. Given the historic nature of the site, the developing Concept Design has highlighted an area which can appropriately accommodate a new building, while forming physical linkages with the existing former lighthouse keepers’ residence - ensuring that the new building steps away and does not impose upon the traditional view of the lighthouse keepers’ residences and the iconic Hook lighthouse; while also taking into account the extremes of the sea and its effect on any new building. The approach to Conservation issues will be surgically and aesthetically resolved through choice materials chosen the visual heritage of the site; in addition to archival research - in which we have noted the original ‘gasworks’ which was located to the Northeast of the original dwelling cottages, and which had been removed in the decades in between. The size, shape, and location of these former gasworks, has set a precedence for the site to accommodate another substantial building - and ensuring that the new development will be sensitive to views from various vantage points - including: approach from Scenic Road; as viewed while within the grounds of the immediate vicinity of the Lighthouse; while being viewed from above from the Lighthouse’s viewing platform; as viewed from sea; and views from neighbouring headlands. Following these, CJFA have worked closely with our all-inclusive Design & Visitor Experience Team, to develop two new ‘attractions of scale’, to compliment the existing monument: ‘Shipwreck!’, and ‘Majesty of Land & Sea’.

#In-Progress #Community + Cultural #Conservation + Regeneration

Hook Lighthouse - Oldest Operation Lighthouse in the World

Visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Destination Development, for Johnstown Castle, Johnstown, Co. Wexford, Ireland.

Value: â&#x201A;Ź7.5m Area: Circa 55 hectares; gross floor-space of proposed works: 1,050m2 (Visitor Centre); 2,497m2 Castle internal; carpark 6,983m2 Status: 2016-2019 Johnstown Castle was built by the Esmonde family who came to County Wexford in 1169 - with the castle, gardens, lakes, and grounds developing over the next nine centuries into the estate that we have today. The walled gardens and hothouses, covering 4 acres, date to 1844 -1851 and retain their early design today. Pathways throughout the grounds meander through the woodland garden and around the lakes. The sunken garden is now a picnic area located close to the car park. The new Johnstown Castle & Gardens Visitors Centre development will include visitor experience/museum, contain kitchen, restaurant, retail, sanitary accommodation and ancillary accommodation, site works and External Hard & Soft Landscaped Areas including Seating Areas, necessary adjustments to the Irish Agricultural Museum building. The development also includes: Carparking, Playground, Woodland Play / Activity Areas, Pet Farm, internal road network and pathways / circulation routes through existing woodlands and associated parklands. Change of Use of Johnstown Castle, a Protected Structure WCC0685, to accommodate tourism, museum, civil ceremonies, public event activities, commercial activities, heritage activities, inclusive of offices, archive, staff facilities and associated uses. All the above works are in addition to the construction of two new road entrances from the Murntown Road, and the construction of a new internal road network feeding the EPA Offices and Johnstown Castle / Teagasc facilities.

#In-Progress #Community + Cultural #Conservation + Regeneration

Johnstown Castle & Gardens

The Mall, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

Value: €1m Status: Completed 1994 - 1998 WATERFORD CITY HALL Waterford City Hall is situated between Cathedral Square, and the Mall in Waterford City and was designed by the noted Architect John Roberts, constructed between 1783 and 1788 and is one of the most important historic and civic structures in Waterford, housing the Municipal Offices since 1813. CJFA under took a total renovation programme which provided the opportunity to redesign the principal chambers and restore them to their former elegance which had been lost or covered up over the years. The lack of visual references as to the original appearance of the interiors presented the unique freedom to design within the broad constraints of a period style. The result is a union of Georgian confidence and delicacy, and modern craftsmanship and materials. THEATRE ROYAL In 1870, a section of Waterford City Hall was converted into a Victorian Theatre - The Theatre Royal - making it one of the oldest performing arts venues in Ireland. Its location within the City Hall and the Cathedral Close area of the medieval city also makes it one of the most unusual and unique theatre buildings in Europe. CJFA undertook a contemporary wedge-shaped extension with a curved facade. The plan form of the extension was due to the discovery of a thousand year old ship yard by the design team, at preliminary design stage, which formed the a new site boundary. The historic core of Waterford is triangular in shape bounded by the River Suir and The Mall, with Reginald’s Tower at its apex. The design concept was to reflect the historic location of the theatre by embracing the triangular shape, the apex of which forms a connection to the old city walls. The curved street façade presents itself as a contemporary tower to compliment the medieval towers of the city, while the glazed façade gently reflects a thousand years of history.

#Community + Cultural #Conservation + Regeneration

Theatre Royal, & Waterford City Hall

Mount Sion, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

Value: €4m; Areas: Floor Area 235m2; Site Area 2.1564ha; Status: Completed 2005 - 2008 Constructed on the historic Mount Sion site at Barrack Street, Waterford, this building was designed to become one of Ireland’s premier ecclesiastical and heritage tourism sites. The centre attracts pilgrims and visitors from all over Ireland, as well as from the 35 countries where the Irish Christian Brothers have a presence. Visitors are offered a spectacular new chapel and museum, where the mortal remains of the Founder of the Irish Christian Brothers and Presentation Brothers rests. Mount Sion is the principal site for the veneration of his relics on this site, where Blessed Edmund Rice established his first community and school in 1802. The chapel building, circular in plan with a free–standing square pitched slate roof, takes full advantage of the dramatic vista of Waterford City spread out between Mount Sion and the River Suir. The museum building, linked to the chapel building, occupies the original Monastery building. The formation of the site involved the removal of an existing 1960’s chapel, creating a new piazza opening onto Barrack Street. The pallet of materials chosen consists of natural slate roof, fieldstone walls, oak ceilings and floors and large glazed screens incorporating stained glass from the original chapel, which sat on this site. The concept of the chapel is based on Edmund Rice’s Life. The Tomb is encompassed within the chapel on the original site of Mount Sion overlooking the City through extensive glazing, the square roof of natural slate refl ects the word shelter and the circular plan within reflects his strength and sense of purpose, the natural stone walls reflect his rural birthplace in Callan Co. Kilkenny. This modern museum has many captivating features including a multimedia tour of 18th Century Waterford, complete with the sights, sounds and even smells of the city streets and dwellings – and laser-generated displays. It stands as one of the landmark visitors’ buildings of Waterford – international in scope, it also bridges local development, as the Centre has also become a thriving community centre, and the heart and soul of the local community, recreational base for local businesses, and community organisations.

#Community + Cultural #Conservation + Regeneration

Edmund Rice International Heritage Centre & Museum

The Folly, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

Value: €1.23m; Areas: Building Area: 1,932 m2; Site Area: 0.7338 ha; Status: Completed (2015 - 2018) This project ensured that the future of one of Waterford’s iconic landmark buildings, and a Protected Structure - the Sacred Heart Church - has been secured for decades to come following an essential, complete building refurbishment, addressing the external and internal building envelope. The church presented a unique design and building for the 1970s, and was heralded as a stimulus of the concrete construction for churches at that time. The roof consists of massive, structural concrete, tapered beams; with individual flat-roofed, tiered elements – with the resulting roof-design actually containing 77 No. individual roof elements (a complex shaped roof area of approx. ¾ of an acre [3,000m²], which are interlaced with Dalle de Verre stained glass panels. The combination of these elements - i.e., the exposed concrete beams, the numerous individual roofs, and the interlacing of 108 No. stained glass panels - had, with time, resulted in a wide variety of building defects which were required to be resolved - which presented a challenge refurbishment project to address. The project also required internal works, and the replacement of underfloor blown hot air heating system. CJFA delivered an innovative approach to ensure that the project would be carried out with respect for the religious nature of the building, and its day-to-day uses - ensuring the church remaining in full operation, and that the works did not impact upon daily ceremonies (i.e. for daily mass, funerals, baptisms, wedding ceremonies and Sunday mass) - all of which had to be worked around and thoroughly thought out, and managed, with comprehensive design and construction solutions. The resultant essential structural repairs and refurbishment project, delivered an exceptional, crisp, and subtle aesthetic facelift to this 50 year old building – reinforcing and enhancing its landmark status within Waterford City, without removing any of its original character.

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Sacred Heart Church

College Street, Co. Waterford, Ireland. Value: â&#x201A;Ź 8m+; Areas: Floor Area: 11,500m2; Site Area: 2.8 ha; Status: Completed 1993 - 1998, Additional Phases Ongoing W.I.T. College Street Campus, formally the Good Shepherd Convent constructed in 1900, currently contains the School of Humanities, School of Education, School of Adult Education, School of Music, School of Art, Library and Student Facilities. C. J. Falconer and Associates, working in partnership with Peter and Mary Doyle, developed the Campus Masterplan in 1995, for the conversion of the former Convent and Grounds into the current Waterford Institute of Technology Campus. CJFA have continued working on the development of the campus since that time. It was a challenging exercise of assessing which buildings were of substantial quality to remain and pare away unnecessary buildings, coupled with the introduction of circulation malls and linkages to join fragmented building structures in a unified form. The exercise was an outstanding success. The project involved two infill buildings in locations of former courtyards, which provided all vertical circulation to existing threeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; storey buildings, opening up the full floor space as lecture facilities. The project also involved the redesign of the original laundry buildings, the conversion of same into a magnificent restaurant facility, opening onto a new central spine mall, which has become the new entrance and focal point of the entire campus. The original magnificent Chapel building was retained and continues to be used in a manner which respects its original function, through its use by the School of Music, Annual Award Ceremonies and regular classical music concerts.

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Waterford Institute of Technology Good Shepherd Campus

Cathedral Square, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

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