C.J. Falconer & Associates Architects Practice Profile - December 2021 by C.J. Falconer & Associates

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

KEY PERSONNEL:

KEY CONTACT DETAILS:

C.J. Falconer & Associates (CJFA) are an award-winning 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 Waterford City, Ireland, in 1986 by Christopher John Falconer - our design, social, and sustainability-led approaches have organically grown over three generations, while embracing developing technologies and innovation. With our studios headquartered in Waterford - today CJFA operates locally, nationally, and internationally with the addition of offices in Dublin, and Cork, Each project is personally overseen by a Partner, together with an Associate, and supported by a team of over 20 Architects, Architectural Technologists and Support Staff - including in-house specialists in the areas of Masterplanning, Sustainability, Conservation, Accessibility, Interior Design, Space-Planning, and Building Information Modelling. The Practice works with a wide network of consultants and collaborators with whom we establish and maintain strong working relationships. We can also streamline the execution of our clients’ projects, by offering single-point integrated Design Team services that can include Quantity Surveyors, M+E Engineers, C+S Engineers, and other specialist disciplines such as Acoustics, Fire, LEED, BREEAM, and more. CJFA works across the majority of project sectors, with both public and private clients - which sees each client’s unique project benefiting from the crosspollination of decades of varied experiences, ideas, and solutions. Our experience is particularly notable in the following areas: Agri-Food Campuses; Bio + Life-Sciences Facilities, Cleanrooms, & Laboratories; Building Conservation + Area Regeneration; Cultural Buildings & Museums; Schools + Third Level Education Buildings; Health + Social Care Centres; Industrial + Manufacturing Sites; Multi-Unit Residential Developments; Religious Buildings; Workplaces; Offices + Fit-Outs; and more.

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

MEMBERSHIPS / ACCREDATIONS: Practice Registrated With: • Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Practice No. 90178 Practice Accreditations In: • RIAI Conservation Grade III; • RIAI Project Supervisor Design Process; • RIAI Environmental Practice Memberships With: • Chamber of Commerce of Ireland; • Construction IT Alliance (CITA); • Irish Green Building Council Individual Staff Registration/Memberships: • Architects Registration Board (ARB) • Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA); • Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (MRIAI); • Sustainable Energy Authority Of Ireland (SEAI) BER Assessors; • Passive House Association of Ireland (PHAI) • Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE); • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB); • Rotary International in Ireland; • Irish Georgian Society; • 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

Regional Offices: Cork Office: C.J. Falconer & Associates Bldg 1000, Units 1201 & 1202, City Gate, Mahon, Cork, T12 W7CV Ireland Dublin Office: C.J. Falconer & Associates Harcourt Centre, Block 4, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, D02 HW77 Ireland

Awards & Nominations 2021

Fitout Awads - ‘Fitout Designer of the Year’ Category [Finalist] - Colin Falconer (C.J. Falconer & Associates);

2015

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

2021

Fitout Awads - ‘Fitout Project Manager of the Year’ Category [Finalist] - Colin Falconer (C.J. Falconer & Associates);

2015

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

2021

Fitout Awads - ‘Medium Office Project of the Year’ Category [Finalist] - UPMC Global Technology Operations Center, MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny;

2014

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

2019 Irish Council of Social Housing Community Housing ‘Overall Project of the Year’ Award - Focus Housing Apartment Development, John’s Lane West, Dublin;

2014

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

2019

Irish Council of Social Housing Community Housing ‘Homeless Project’ Award - Focus Housing Apartment Development, John’s Lane West, Dublin;

2014

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

2019

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

2013

ICSH Homelessness Award - 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;

2013

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

2018

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

2009

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

2017

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

2004

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

2017

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

2003

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

2016

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

2002

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

2016

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

1998

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

1995

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

1995

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

1995

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

1964

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

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

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

2015

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

Exhibitions 2017

Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) Awards Exhibition - Irish Council for Social Housing Conference, & Exhibition, Limerick.

2009

2017

Waterford Festival of Architecture - Greyfriars Municipal Gallery, Waterford City

2008 Progetto Contemporaneo: Architecture at the Edge International Exhibition - Progetto Contemporaneo, Ceggia, Venezia, Italia.

2015

Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) Awards Exhibition - Irish Council for Social Housing Conference, & Exhibition, Dublin.

2007

Irish Childcare Conference - Conference, Wexford.

2014

Designing Primary Schools for 21st Century Learners - Dublin Castle, Dublin.

2003

Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) Awards Exhibition - Irish Council for Social Housing Conference, & Exhibition.

2013

Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) Awards Exhibition - Irish Council for Social Housing Conference, & Exhibition.

2002

Waterford North Quays International Design Exhibition - Various Locations around Ireland.

2013

SEAI Isover Energy Efficiency Awards - Woodquay Venue, Dublin City Council Office, Dublin 8.

1998

Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland Regional Awards - 20 Venues around Ireland and London.

2015

Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) Awards Exhibition - Irish Council for Social Housing Conference, & Exhibition.

1995

Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland Regional Awards - 20 Venues around Ireland and London.

1989

Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland Travelling Exhibition - Various Locations across Europe and America.

2010 Progetto Contemporaneo: Architecture at the Edge International Exhibition - Open House Festival, Galway.

Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) Awards Exhibition - Irish Council for Social Housing Conference, & Exhibition, Athlone.

^ Progetto Contemporaneo: Architecture at the Edge International Exhibition, Ceggia, Venezia, Italia, 2008

Publications 2018

The Housing Issue: Greenmount Close, Harold’s Cross, Dublin - Architecture Ireland, the Journal of The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, Publication March 2018, Journal Article.

2014

The PPP Process, From an Architectural Practice’s Perspective - Architecture Ireland, the Journal of The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, P. 69, Journal Article.

2008

Architecture at the Edge - Progetto Contemporaneo, P. 82-101, ISBN: 978-88-88121-32-1.

2002

Waterford North Quays International Architectural and Urban Design Competition - Office of Public Works, P. 46-58, Exhibition Pamphlet.

1997

Construction- Cahir Community College - Construction Journal, P. 43, Journal Article.

1995

Irish Architecture ’95: RIAI Regional Awards - Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, P. 22 & 27, Exhibition Pamphlet.

1994

Advancing out Educational Infrastructure: Cashel Community College - Irish Construction Industry Magazine, P. 15-23, Journal Article.

1993

Waterford City Hall - Plan Journal, p 10, Journal Article.

1989

‘150 Years of Architecture in Ireland’ - Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, P. 94, ISBN: 0-9504628-3-7.

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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.

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: 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: UPMC, 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.

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: 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.

PRACTICE MANAGER: Aaron Falconer - MRIAI, RIBA, ARB, ACABE, Prof. Dip. Arch., Dip. Arch., BSc. Arch. Tech., 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: 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.

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. SELECT PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2021 2. WORKPLACE + FITOUT 3. EDUCATION 4. LIFE-SCIENCE, INNOVATION + MANUFACTURING 5. RESIDENTIAL 6. HEALTH + SOCIAL CARE 7. COMMUNITY + CULTURAL

SECTION: 1. SELECT PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2021

WUH, Dunmore Rd., Co. Waterford Areas: Value:

2,995m2 (Site); 1,030m2 (Internal Floor) Approx. €5.4m Status: Completed June 2021

In July 2021, we were proud to have handed over the new Mortuary & Post-Mortem building, at University Hospital Waterford campus, Ardkeen, Waterford, to our client the HSE - providing modern facilities to serve the people of Waterford, and the South-East region. Replacing an existing key facility on the hospital campus, the CJFA-designed new 1,030m2 building, seeks to present a building -design of elegant character, that simultaneously supports both the clinical and ceremonial operations, which are uniquely required in this instance to be delivered in parallel within a single building. In order to create the appropriate environment for the visitors during solemn times, the project has been met with a mindful architectural solution that includes a distinguished multi-faith prayer curved room, with canopied external receiving area. Visiting public areas also include a walled courtyard, and a number of sensitively designed viewing rooms which aim to provide comforting and respectful atmospheres suitable for the various end of life processes, which the building houses and which were developed in-line with the HSE and Irish Hospice Foundation ‘Design & Dignity’ Guidelines. The areas also benefit from a number of installed artworks commissioned for the building, by the Waterford Healing Arts Trust. From a Pathology perspective - the facility comprises of an integrated post-mortem room, as well as a separate specialist forensic postmortem room which will facilitate clinical requirements, including a raised viewing room for forensic and education purposes - and also houses a collection of state of the art equipment, within a single facility which is unique in Europe – and facilitating the work of UHW’s highly skilled and experienced workforce, that includes Pathologists, Histopathologists, Anatomical Pathology Technicians, and specialist administrative support staff. In addition to achieving these operational requirements - the design also sought to create an elegant landmark structure, visible from the adjacent Waterford City-Centre arterial roadway, and retail/residential area. Having commenced construction in January 2020, the new 1,030m2 facility reached construction completion in June 2021 – and the design was developed while being cognisant to ensure that no disruption would be created by the delivery of the building within the vicinity of the ‘blue-light route’ of a live hospital campus.

#Health + Social-Care

University Hospital Waterford, New Mortuary & Post-Mortem Building

MacDonagh Junction, Co. Kilkenny. Value: Approx. €1.55m Areas: Floor Area: 985 m2 Status: 2020 - Completed in Phases by Q4 2021 The initial phase of this Global Technology Operations Centre development accommodates 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.

#Workplace

New UPMC Global Technology Operations Centre

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

Value: Approx. €8.8 Area: Approx. 3,000m2 (Internal Floor) Status: Completed June 2021 Teagasc is the Agriculture and Food Development Authority of Ireland – a national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities – including 3rd level colleges, and education and training facilities. C.J. Falconer & Associates (CJFA) have delivered a number of Teagasc facilities, and campus masterplans, over two decades – the most recent of which, was the new Teagasc Moorepark Innovation Hub, Teagasc Moorepark Campus, Fermoy, Co. Cork, which completed construction in 2021. The Teagasc Food Research Programme is a driver for Irish science-based innovations and solutions for national and international food companies – and the new 3,000m², 3-storey (including roof top Plant Room), €8.8m Hub facility provides office accommodation, business incubation suites, application suites, laboratories, & cafeteria - and all associated site work, carparking and road network. The new development will accommodate industry and clients in R&D programmes, within dedicated office and laboratory units - integrating same, & utilising the greater Moorepark campus facilities, into the world class Teagasc Moorepark Centre - facilitating development & education between industry & research, to advance new research & product innovation, economic growth, & job creation. Taking place on a live Teagasc campus; the delivery of the Teagasc Moorepark Innovation Hub, included engagement with Teagasc specialised staff and stakeholders; and included extension to an existing facility. The project is an example of an education & research-focused facility, including and laboratories, private industry units, with secure dedicated offices and laboratories that can be rented to R&D staff on-site to carry out company specific research. Some of the specialised scientific facilities within the Food Programme that Hub-based companies can access, include the Teagasc DNA Sequencing Centre, National Food Imaging Centre, Flavour Chemistry Facility, Bioactive Protein Discovery Unit, Bio-Functional Food Engineering Facility and Rheology suite.

#Education #Workplace #Life-Science + Innovation

Teagasc Moorepark Food Innovation Hub

Visitors’ Destination Development, for Johnstown Castle, Johnstown, Co. Wexford, Ireland.

Value: €7.5m Area: Circa 55 hectares; gross floor-space of proposed works: 1,050m2 (Visitor Centre); 2,497m2 Castle internal; carpark 6,983m2 Status: 2016-2019, Officially Opened November 2021 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 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. With a history on the site dating back over 850 years, the estate is now owned by Teagasc - and CJFA led the Design Time that delivered a rejuvenation project, overseen by Teagasc, in partnership with the Irish Heritage Trust - with investment by Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine. Opened in November 2021, CJFA delivered the substantial €7.5m project at the historic a gem of Gothic Revival architecture - involving masterplanning of the castle estate, an independent new visitors’ centre & restaurant, and restoration and renovation of Johnstown Castle itself, enabling its reopening to the public for the first time in decades. The project also included the restoration of a very rare 86 metre servants’ tunnel – believed to be the longest in the country. The new Visitor Centre element, included the delivery of a visitor experience/museum, containing kitchen, restaurant, retail, and sanitary 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 included: 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 & associated uses.

#Community + Cultural #Conservation + Regeneration

Johnstown Castle & Gardens

Castlecomer Road, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland Value: Approx. €2.7m Ex-VAT Site Area: 0.312ha Status: 2018 - Completed July 2021 Located in a mature residential area, Kilkenny County Council tasked 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. ‘Pairc Nua’ is 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 constructing of 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’. Following an extensive design and planning consultation process with the neighbouring residents and other stakeholders, the project was about to begin construction in March 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic hit and associated public health measures were introduced by the Government. The project ultimately began construction on site in June 2020 based on a 14-month programme and progressed during this difficult period, becoming designated as an Essential Project (Covid-19). Despite industry difficulties with the sourcing of materials and personnel, through all parties working in a proactive and cooperative manner, the project completed construction in July 2021 within programme.

#Residential #Conservation + Regeneration #In-Progress

‘Pairc Nua’ - Social Housing & Redevelopment of ‘The Bróg Maker’ Pub

SECTION: 2. 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

#Workplace

New UPMC Global Technology Operations Centre

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

#Education #Workplace #Life-Science + Innovation

Teagasc Moorepark Food Innovation Hub

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:

€300,000 (Phase 1 - Additional Phases Ongoing) 1,058m2 (Phase 1)

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.

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Delaware Life (SE2)

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

Mill Lane, Co. Carlow, Ireland.

Value: €15m 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 spectator’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: 3. 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. €15m 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.

#Education

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.

#Education #Health + Social-Care

St. Martin’s Special School

New St. Mary’s Central N.S., Donnybrook, Dublin 4: The development will consist of 1 No. 16 classroom primary school building with general purpose hall, support teaching spaces, and ancillary accommodation, with a total floor area of 2,710 m2, within the curtilage of Muckross Park House, a Protected Structure, accessed off Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. The proposed school will be two storey with a single storey element. Existing vacant Montessori building to be converted to provide Resource Room. The works will include widening of existing entrance and 2no. new entrances onto Mount Eden Road. The site works to the school grounds will consist of the provision of 132 no. cycle storage spaces, scooter storage, bin store, external store, ball courts, project gardens, play areas, landscaping and boundary treatment and all other associated site development works. The works to the remainder of the site consist of the provision of 16 no. parking spaces, drop-off and pick-up facilities, all on a site c. 1.19 Hectares located on the Grounds of the Dominican Convent (Protected Structure), Muckross Park, Donnybrook, Dublin. Value Approx.: €9.8m

New Pelletstown ETNS, Rathborne Vale, Ashtown, Dublin 15: The development will consist of the construction of a three storey, split level school building, Pelletstown ETNS (RN 203921) – floor area of 3,305 m2. It will facilitate a 16 classroom primary school with a two classroom Special Needs unit. The design also includes a general purpose hall, support teaching spaces and ancillary accommodation. The proposed school will be three storeys with a single storey element and a roof top play space. The school also incorporates a rooftop play space, ground floor external play areas and special needs unit play-spaces and an external ball court. There will also be associated car parking, bicycle shed, access road, landscaping, connection to public services and all associated siteworks. Value Approx.: €10.8m

New Malahide Portmarnock ETNS, Drinan, Co. Dublin: New three storey post-primary school building (Malahide-Portmarnock ET (RN68308L) – floor area of 6,415 m2 - associated car parking, access road, construction of external ball courts, landscaping, connection to public services and all associated site works. Value Approx.: €14.5m

#Education #AtConstruction

Department of Education & Skills, Design and Build Framework 1 - Lot 1 (On-Site)

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.

#Health + Social-Care #Community + Cultural

Enable Ireland Respite Facility and Children’s Services Building

SECTION: 4. LIFE-SCIENCE, INNOVATION + MANUFACTURING

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

#Education #Workplace #Life-Science + Innovation

Teagasc Moorepark Food Innovation Hub

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.

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

Bausch + Lomb Ireland

#Education #Workplace #Life-Science + Innovation

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

New Ross Port, Co. Wexford, Ireland.

Value: €3m original project; 100% expansion TBA Areas: 1,049m² 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.

#Workplace #Industrial + Manufacturing

Green Bio Fuels Ireland

SECTION:

5. 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.

#Residential #Conservation + Regeneration

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.

#Residential #Health + Social-Care #Community + Cultural

Focus Ireland Greenmount Close Sheltered Housing

#Residential #Conservation + Regeneration #In-Progress

‘Pairc Nua’ - Social Housing & Redevelopment of ‘The Bróg Maker’ Pub

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.

#Residential #Mixed-Use + Retail #Community + Cultural #Conservation + Regeneration

Redevelopment & Restoration of Chairmans Arch

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.

#Residential

Sonas Family Home

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.

#Residential #Health + Social-Care #Community + Cultural #Conservation + Regeneration

St. Vincent De Paul Social Housing McGwire House

SECTION:

6. HEALTH + SOCIAL CARE

WUH, Dunmore Rd., Co. Waterford Areas: Value:

2,995m2 (Site); 1,030m2 (Internal Floor) Approx. €5.4m Status: Completed June 2021

#Health + Social-Care

University Hospital Waterford, New Mortuary & Post-Mortem Building

#Health + Social-Care #Community + Cultural

Enable Ireland Respite Facility and Children’s Services Building

Ferrybank, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

Value: €23.3m 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.

#Residential #Health + Social-Care #Community + Cultural

Little Sisters of the Poor Convent & Carehome

Ballytruckle, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

#Education #Health + Social-Care

St. Martin’s Special School

Bath Street, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

#Residential #Health + Social-Care #Community + Cultural #Conservation + Regeneration

St. Vincent De Paul Social Housing McGwire House

SECTION:

7. COMMUNITY + CULTURAL

Visitors’ Destination Development, for Johnstown Castle, Johnstown, Co. Wexford, Ireland.

#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.

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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: € 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 three– 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.

#Residential #Mixed-Use + Retail #Community + Cultural #Conservation + Regeneration

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