Reddy A+U is an international firm of architects, planners, urban designers and interior designers with over 40 years of experience in the design and management of complex building and planning projects. Our many awards and repeat clients are testament to our reputation for creative design and high-quality professional service.
For over 40 years, we have been designing homes for people in every area of the residential sector from low-rise to highrise, from individual homes to multi-family developments, for students, families, the elderly and those with special needs. Read on for a description of our capabilities and experience in the housing sector.
Section One About Us
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ABOUT US
DESIGNING HOMES FOR OVER 40 YEARS
TEAM
We offer a residential team of proven experience, from talented designers using AR and VR communication tools to technical and management expertise, equipped with BIM technology and knowhow.
SERVICES
We offer a comprehensive range of architectural and interior design services, from design to execution, from urban design to ergonomics, sustainable design and postoccupancy evaluation.
RELIABILITY
We have an excellent record in delivering projects from inception to completion, on time and on budget, as our many repeat clients attest to.
EXPERTISE
We provide a high level of technical expertise, ranging from MMC in all its characterisations, low carbon and life cycle design to post-occupancy evaluations and BIM management.
QUALITY
We take pride in the quality of our work and our thorough service, as attested to by the number of awards we have received and the extent of our clients in this sector.
INNOVATION
We offer knowledge and insights into the key challenges in the residential sector, such as planning policy, density, typology, buildability, whole-life zero-carbon design, ESG and building performance.
CLIENTS
We work with developers, investors, institutions, local authorities and agencies, charities, housing bodies and individual private clients. Many of these are long-standing repeat clients, a testament to the quality of our service. A selection of current and recent clients is listed here.
“Reddy A+U’s team at 8th Lock have demonstrated their competence and experience to guide the project from inception to completion for Ballymore. It’s a great example of a build-to-rent high density project which has exceptional amenity space for its residents. I look forward to our next project with Reddy A+U’s team.”
Pat Phelan – Ballymore Properties
Ballymore
Cairn Homes
Ardstone
Land Development Agency
Greystar
Chartered Land
Lioncor
Glenveagh
Global Student Accommodation
Uninest
Henderson Park
Cluid Housing
Fold Housing
O’Flynn Partners
O’Reilly Hyland
Voyager Properties
William Nevill and Sons
Berkeley Homes
8thLockbyBallymore
RESIDENTIAL TEAM
CREATIVE, EXPERIENCED, LISTENING
Barry Foote Associate
David McDowell
Housing Lead
David is a director at Reddy A+U and champions our housing sector.
As well as taking an overview of all our housing projects, he is currently the design lead across the housing and workplace sectors, encompassing both new build and adaptive re-use.
Paul Mulligan Associate
Reddy A+U are producing a new generation of sustainable homes, improving the quality of our towns and cities and meeting the needs of purchasers and tenants. From masterplans and affordable housing to
Nikolai Metherell Associate
student housing, build to rent and homes for later life, our homes respond to life cycle change and provide intimacy, privacy and security whilst forging a sense of community.
We are expert in all stages of the project, from initial feasibility, through design , planning consent and regulatory compliance to procurement, construction, handover and evaluation of performance in use.
PLANNING
Urban Design Strategy
Planning and development policy
Local area action plans
Community engagement
Stakeholder engagement
Placemaking and Public Realm
Feasibility studies
DESIGN
Brief development
Dwelling typologies
Options Appraisals
Conceptual / detail design
Interior Design
Design Certifier
PSDP Services
Planning Consent Applications
3D Visualisation
BIM Management
Design management
Client Liaison
EVERY ASPECT COVERED
URBAN DESIGN
Illustrative layouts
Design briefs & frameworks
Design statements
Appraisals & feasibility
Stakeholder consultation
Sustainable design
3D models & visualisations
Site analysis
Research & Development
EXECUTION
Design management
Production information
PSDP services
BIM management and modelling
Building Regulations Compliance
Tall building design
Value engineering
Technical Advisory Services
Detail Design + Tendering
Contract Administration
Handover
Post Occupancy
QUALITY
We work to certified standards, both in our services and in our projects. The quality of our work and service has been recognised by the many awards received, of which a selection of recent awards are shown here.
Overall Event Winner Fit Out Project of the Year: Guinness Enterprise Centre
Winner
1. Fit Out Medium Office of the Year: Guinness Enterprise Centre
2. Healthcare Project of the Year: Four Ferns Foxrock
STANDARDS
Reddy A+U’s services and projects are certified to relevant standards, including:
For quality mangement: - ISO 9001
- ISO 14000
For BIM services: - BRE Group ISO 19650
For low carbon design: - EN 15978
Selected projects achieve:
- Home Performance Index (HPI) V2 certification
- BREEAM / LEED certification - WELL certification
Shortlisted
1. Project of the Year: Commercial Interiors
Guinness Enterprise Centre
2. Architectural Design: Commercial UCD Village
Winner
1. Commercial Project of the Year: The Guinness Enterprise Centre
2. Health and Education Project of the Year: UCD Village
Winner
1. Best Interior Architecture Project of the Year: UCD Village
2. Best Fit Out of the Year: Sandvik Dockline
UCDVillage
SandvikDockline
AWARDS
Winner
1. Fit Out of the Year Public Sector:
James Joyce Library UCD
2. Fit Out of the Year Tourism and Leisure: James Joyce Library UCD
Overall Winner
Architectural and Interiors Practice of the Year:
Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
Winner
1. Educational Building of the Year: The Guinness Enterprise Centre
2. Residential Project of the Year: UCD Village
Winner
1. Fit Out of the Year: Public Sector
James Joyce Library UCD
2. Fit Out of the Year: Tourism and Leisure
James Joyce Library UCD
Winner
Architectural Practice of the Year
Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
Winner
Building of the Year - Tourism Leisure & Hospitality
Royal Dublin Convention Centre
Overall Winner
Building Project of the Year
Royal Dublin Convention Centre
Winner
1. Healthcare Project of the Year Four Ferns Foxrock
2. Education Project of the Year
James Joyce Library UCD
3. Commercial Office Project of the Year
Glencar House
4. Student Accommodation Project of the Year UCD Village
JamesJoyceLibrary
GlencarHouse
INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
TOWARDS A LOW CARBON FUTURE
One of the most striking features of Reddy A+U’s 8th Lock apartment development is its construction, being the first in Ireland to use CarbonCure concrete in the building. This innovative material is central to the sustainability strategy, aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
The integration of CarbonCure involved a meticulous process, taking multiple months to quantify and test by Reddy A+U, the client and the onsite team. This foundational work sets a precedent for broader industry adoption, demonstrating the client’s commitment to sustainability across its portfolio in Ireland and the UK. 8th Lock’s impressive sustainability credentials are further enhanced by its focus on both embodied and operational carbon reduction.
8th Lock Operational Carbon
• Reddy A+U conducted a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of 8th Lock, overseen by Carbon Trust, eliminating over 200 tonnes of CO2e
• Centralised heat generation plant with twin pipe heat network for residential and commercial units
• Heat interface units (HIUs) for space heating and domestic hot water
• Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) for reduced energy demand and improved air quality
8th Lock Embodied Carbon and Decarbonising
Materials 98% recycled steel reinforcement from Midland Steel for in-u concrete Carbon Cure in all concrete, which injects waste CO2 into fresh
Home Performance Index
At 8th Lock, the client and its design team aimed to achieve The Home Performance Index Scheme (HPI) v2 certification. Traditionally, sustainabilitybased certifications target office tenants rather than individual units, but the client chose HPI to demonstrate the quality and dedication invested in this project.
The HPI certification exemplifies a holistic approach to designing for people, going above and beyond regulations. This certification aligns with the ambitious vision of the 8th Lock project and has been widely adopted and highly successful.
Key areas of the HPI relevant to the end user include:
• Energy savings and economic assurances
• Environmental considerations from landscaping to waste management
• Health and wellbeing
• Quality assurance of the build.
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Reddy A+U are frontrunners in use of BIM (Building Information Modelling) to foster innovation and deliver design excellence. Our approach and workflow ensures our designs are fully digital from concept through to completion.
Post-occupancy evaluation (e.g. carbon performance against targets)
Ongoing asset management, maintenace, replacement
Data Driven Design
We use BIM in the early stages of designing, site planning and feasibility studies, through visualisation, simulations, to specifications and construction drawings.
The developing BIM model provides us with live reporting of key metrics — quantum of units, the mix of units, ratio of dual aspect and oversized units, site density — while also considering key architectural concepts of site planning, massing, and the creation of places for people.
Information on material and thermal performance, cost, life cycle analysis, environmental impact and other relevant considerations are integrated into the design process.
This enables us to rapidly test multiple design options and provides the client with extensive insight into design development, operating costs, environmental impact, time schedule and other such metrics.
BIM: THE DIGITAL PROCESS
BETTER QUALITY, EFFICIENT DELIVERY
Environmental Design & Sustainability
Our BIM workflows enable us to evaluate the building’s impact on its environment, to understand impact in terms of light and weather at any time throughout the year, and to evaluate visual impacts of scale and massing, tailoring the presence of the building to its environment and assessing key sight lines and views.
We use Insight analysis to assess the impact of solar radiation on the balance between passive heating and overheating. Integration with daylight or wind consultants provides detailed daylight and wind microclimate analysis.
Collaboration & Coordination
Collaboration with clients, consultants and suppliers assists with coordination and facilitates clash detection, identifying critical interface issues before construction, and minimising the risks associated with redesign and over-estimation of cost.
We use Autodesk BIM 360 (Construction Cloud) as the main Common Data Environment (CDE) for the design team, facilitating coordination, clash detection and issue resolution during the design process, and greatly improving the quality of production information.
Design team models are federated using Autodesk Navisworks Manage, where a rulebased clash detection process is undertaken to identify areas that require further coordination.We lead design teams in the producton of coordinated information.
Section Three Projects
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SELECTED PROJECTS
Our practice was founded on residential design and for over 40 years we been creating successful award-winning housing that has stood the test of time. The creation of inclusive, sustainable and attractive living environments remains at the core of what we do.
We were early pioneers in urban regeneration through urban housing, with projects in Dublin (city centre, Docklands and Temple Bar). These award-winning schemes have matured to become successful and popular places to live in.
We are recognised leaders in the design and execution of high-density housing, from low-rise to high-rise, from social to private and mixed tenures. Our clients include private developers, local authorities and housing bodies and our end users include home owners, renters, students, the elderly and those needing special care.
With extensive experience in urban design and planning, we create new urban quarters and residential environments at large scale, including those in Strategic Development Zones and Opportunity Areas.
Our current work addresses the urgency of climate action through BREEAM, LEED, HPI and other certifications, lifecycle carbon assessment, low carbon materials, biodiversity modern methods of construction and sustainable housing typologies.
We continu to focus on designing successful places to live for a challenging future.
CustomHouseSquare,Dublin-RTPIandRIAIaward winner
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8thLock,Ormonde
ST. KEVIN’S
CORK
Scale: 265 units, density 46 units/ha
Services: Design
A development of 265 townhouses, duplexes and apartments for the Land Development Agency on a steeply sloping site in the grounds of a former 19c. hospital, with protected structures, steeply sloping topography and landscape preservation zones. Building facades will be restored and the chapel will be re-purposed as an office enterprise centre to serve the community. The landscape plan includes woodland
walks, play areas, games areas, parkland and viewing terraces, all linked by a network of pedestrian pathways. Homes are arranged over the 5.7 ha site in a series of streets and terraces. The site section allows for dual aspect and own door access at different levels on alternative sides, taking advantage of its south-facing topography to provide views over the river Lee and Cork city.
KILNAGLEARY CARRIGALINE,
Scale: 49 units
CO. CORK
Services: Design, Execution
This development for Cork County Council is configured as three distinct clusters, in a pinwheel arrangement so that units front onto boundaries and green spaces. Two opposing green spaces are linked by a pedestrian street which allows residents to meet at the centre of the community. The pinwheel form is emphasised and characterised by the corner gable hous-
es while terraces in between are limited in length to achieve a more pleasant sense of scale. Houses are flexible to adapt to the housing mix requirements, which gives a subtle sense of diversity without disrupting the whole. All houses are of a kind, yet different. This reinforces the individual within the whole.
WHITE PINES DUBLIN
Scale: 175 units
Services: Design, Execution
In the foothills of the Dublin Mountains, the development is arranged in a series of detached, semi-detached and 3- to 6-unit terraced housing. A new entrance with granite cladding and perforated brick acts as a beacon for the site. A change in level across the site required a creative approach to road access and open space design. A landscape of wild flowers forms a central spine, culminating in a children’s play area. Pedestrian walkways lined with timber
pergolas circumnavigate the development. Each street is a Home-Zone with distinctive character. Buffer planting to the front of the houses offers privacy from the street. A landscape of native tree species and wildflowers complies with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. Existing hedgerows and trees were retained on the western boundary of the scheme and wildlife benefits from a continuous loop of habitat and planting on the edges of the scheme.
OSCAR TRAYNOR ROAD
DUBLIN
Scale: 850 units, density 51 units/ha
Services: Design
A master plan for Glenveagh Living and Dublin City Council for a thriving neighbourhood of 850 homes on the city’s fringe, centred around a new city park. Diverse housing typologies and tenures, including social housing, cost rental units and affordable units, will cater to multigenerational groups and provide whole-life design, inclusivity and affordability.
Extensive community consultation aims to achieve a sustainable and cohesive community that is integrated into the wider neighbourhood. The plan facilitates inclusivity through placemaking. A new city park will have permeable connections to surrounding areas and a neighbourhood centre will be provided at a key node in the masterplan.
SEAMOUNT
MALAHIDE, DUBLIN
Scale: 142 units, density 35 units/ha
Services:
A medium-density housing and apartment development in Malahide, Co. Dublin. A mix of twoand three-storey houses adjoins existing residential estates. Medium-density terraced housing and apartment buildings are placed in the centre of the site, surrounded by landscaped public open space. Massing and orientation maximise the views towards the sea and landscaped spaces. The layout provides access to a public park and the inclusion of green routes connecting the development to the town with cycleways and walkways, fostering a sustainable community. A mix of houses and apartments provide for various tenures, giving the development a strength in depth.
SOUTH DOUGLAS ROAD
CORK
Scale: 113 units, density 51.4 units/ha
Services: Design
A development of 113 homes in two phases. with 99 homes in the first and 14 homes in the second phase. A mix of duplex apartments and townhouses throughout the site achieves an overall density of 51.4 units per ha. Duplex units line the South Douglas Road, forming the public face of the scheme, while traditional rows of townhouses line a central avenue and adjacent mews lanes and courts. The central avenue is aligned on the
adjoining Ballincurrig Villa, which stands in retained grounds overlooking a 0.14 ha public green. Roads design allows for tree verges with visitor parking and landscape pockets. Paving types define home zones and short cul-de-sacs within the scheme while acting as a speed deterrent. The street hierarchy and variety of unit types provide character areas throughout the scheme.
GOOLDSHILL
MALLOW, CO. CORK
Scale: 210 units, density 18 units/ha
Services: Design, Execution
Social and affordable housing, a crèche and community centre for Cork County Council on a greenfield site at the edge of Mallow. A series of neighbourhood zones and a variety of housing types and groupings in closes, terraces, streets and roads promotes a sense of community in a relatively large development. The site topography was a natural influence, with existing features such as trees and hedgerows retained and incorporated into the design.
WHITECHURCH CO. CORK
Scale: 44 units (phase 1)
Services: Design, Execution
A master plan for the expansion of an existing village, providing for an expanded village centre, a wide range of residential typologies, retail and office units, a school and community centre and a new park. The master plan evolves from the fabric of the existing village and field pattern to create a sense of place rooted in its context, an organic form that appears to have grown over time.
Roads, cycle ways and footpaths follow established lines of laneways and ditches, allowing existing topography to generate the layout. A strong axis is formed across the site by a green finger of countryside and river running alongside it. New houses are informal in layout and clustered around shared open areas. House designs draw upon traditional and contemporary themes.
