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 spaces for people across multiple sectors, including multiple award-winning workplace projects. We have delivered medium to large scale schemes for a variety of clients. Read on for a description of our capabilities and experience in the workplace sector.
Section One About Us
ABOUT US
DESIGNING WORKSPACES FOR OVER 40 YEARS
TEAM
We offer a team with proven experience, from talented designers using AR and VR communication tools to technical and management expertise, equipped with BIM technology and know-how.
SERVICES
We offer a comprehensive range of architectural and interior design services, from design to execution, from urban design to ergonomics, sustainable design and post-occupancy 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.
Ballymore
Bank Of Ireland
Berkeley
Bord Gais
Boston Scientific
Carrowmore
Cuisine de France
DCU
Deloitte
Eircom
Ernst & Young
Flexitronics
Galliard Homes
Global Student Accommodation
Group
Google
Green Reit PLC
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Investors Bank & Trust
Irish Life
KBC
WORKPLACE TEAM
CREATIVE, EXPERIENCED, LISTENING
Lisa Smyth Director, Head of Interiors
David McDowell Director
Rob Keane Chief Executive Officer CEO, Studio Lead
Rob is the Group CEO and champions our workplace sector.
As well as taking an overview of all our workplace projects, he is currently the design lead across a number of diverse sectors. These include master planning, higher education, student living and housing projects that encompass both new build and adaptive re-use.
Tim Pettigrew Director
Barry
Foote Associate
Our team is constantly studying design trends as well as keeping up to date on the latest technological developments and looking at how we can best incorporate these into our clients projects. We are aware of the various inputs and changes happening in the market in terms of design, technology and engineering and we strive to optimise the solutions while collaborating with the various consultants. We endeavour to bring the best out off our team and push the experts helping us to provide the best as well.
We are expert in all stages of project scope, 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
PPP Urban Regeneration
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
Section Two Insights
INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
TOWARDS A LOW CARBON FUTURE
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Reddy A+U
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.
STRUCTUREFACADESFF&E
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.
OFFICE DESIGN TRENDS
EMERGING TRENDS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF OFFICE DESIGN
1. DOWNSIZING TO BE CLOSER TO THE WORKFORCE
Vast majority of companies forced to embrace home working, and many finding that it has no tangible business impact, that it has led to many questioning the logic of renting large space in expensive city centre locations.
As more and more companies look set to adopt blended working whereby staff work from home 2-3 days a week and the office for the remainder, they begin to realise that they do not need a space to accommodate all staff, all of the time and consequently that they can easily manage in a space that is 30-40% smaller. Many companies will be auditing their space requirements and beginning conversations with landlords and agents around their new requirements which will trigger a realisation that where the office is located is less critical, and that really being close to the workforce is a key consideration, not the postcode.
2. A DRIVE FOR OFFICE REFURBISHMENT + SPACE OPTIMISATION
While many companies will look to downsize and potentially move location, there will be a significant number who will concentrate efforts on adapting their existing spaces to de-densify what was traditionally open plan workspaces, and to recreate the workplace to reflect the new reality of work.
Companies will strive to create spaces that attract employees back to the office and at least in the short term, facilitates physical distancing and ensures that the workplace is a safe environment. As tenants companies will look to sublet what is now excess space, potentially partitioning off what they need and putting the ‘to-let’ sign up for the rest.
3. A RENEWED FOCUS ON WELLBEING, THE NEED FOR HUMAN CONNECTION AND THE RISE OF THE COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE
Designing for employee wellbeing is far from being a new trend but now more than ever, it is firmly at the top of the agenda when it comes to designing a new workplace or refurbishing an existing space. During lockdown, we all came to a realisation that as human beings, we desire and crave human connection and interaction. And while digital has enabled us to engage and to stay in touch, it can never replicate the physical interaction upon which we build relationships and forge bonds with work colleagues.
Therein lies the challenge for office designers – to create spaces with wellbeing at their core, that provide the absolute fundamentals in so far as providing optimal natural light, fresh air, a choice of workspaces where staff can collaborate,
harness and fulfil that inert need for human connection and community. There is a greater need for collaboration spaces to balance the more solitary work environment of the part-time home office.
4. SEAMLESS TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
There will be a major emphasis on both workplaces and home workers having access to the tool and software that make interaction between the office based and home workers a seamless, stress free one. Technology needs to enable teams to continue to work together on projects and tasks by inclusion of high tech meeting rooms with video conferencing facilities that can be understood and enabled by team members, not just skilled IT personnel, interactive whiteboards and smart technology which enables an improved collaborative experience. There are also practical considerations as there will be an increased demand for small spaces or pods to facilitate individual video conference calls in private, so expect to see more small meeting rooms equipped with screens to enable this.
5. BUROLANDSCHAFT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
and teams grouped together. In practical terms, teams will have access to an office within an office, their own pod within a wider workplace environment and which is configurable to meet their own requirements.
6. THE SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE
Sustainability is now a mainstream concern, with businesses aligning their values to employee expectations and reducing their environmental impact. Companies are designing greener workplaces by selecting sustainable materials and aiming for certifications like WELL, BREEAM, or LEED. Simple changes—eliminating single-use plastics, maximizing natural light, and using LED lighting—also make a difference. Supporting eco-friendly practices, such as cycling to work, through facilities like showers and bike storage further enhances workplace sustainability.incorporating shower facilities, bike storage and lockers for staff within the workplace.
The layout of the workplace will shift away from linear lines and rows of open plan desking and revert back to team clusters or neighbourhoods equipped with dedicated, set rooms, spaces and resources for that specific team or group. It’s essentially a move back towards what was termed Burolandschaft, a German concept, which translates to ‘office landscape’, which became popular in northern Europe in the 1960’s. It advocated a less rigid approach to office layouts and placed far more importance on meeting the needs of the workforce. As a result, the workplace became a more open space with desks
7. VARIETY OF SPACES
Companies are bringing people back to the office for collaboration, alignment, and productivity. As workplaces reopen, they must balance safety and efficiency through three key strategies: Density (people per ft²/m²), Geometry (furniture layout), and Division (screens and barriers). Combining these with safety protocols fosters confidence in returning. Long-term, adaptable spaces will help organizations navigate future changes.supplemented with new safety guidelines, allow people to confidently come back into the workplace. Going forward, organizations will want to create a diverse range of spaces that are highly adaptable to allow them to navigate what’s next.
Section Three Projects
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SELECTED PROJECTS
At Reddy A_U, we pride ourselves for not having an office ‘style’. Each project gives our team of talented designers and architects the opportunity to respond to our clients needs in a unique way.
We explore a variety of solutions to maximise benefits to internal space of natural light and building orientation. We create an appropriate palette of finishing materials, textures and colours to achieve internal spaces that are functional, contemporary and reflect the ethos of the clients organisation.
Through our involvement in workplace design, for national and international companies, we have a clear understanding that a corporate workplace strategy should reflect the organisation’s objectives. It should also have a quantifiable effect on the quality of workplaces, the corporate culture and the overall performance of the company and its staff.
For office fit outs, creation of a flexible working environment, which responds easily to the changing dynamics of an organisation, is key.
Selected Projects
Haymarket
GuinnessEnterpriseCentre
Termini
GUINNESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE
DUBLIN
Scale: 8,230 m2 (88,586 ft2)
Services: Design, Execution
Reddy A+U provided architectural, interiors, and certification services for Diageo’s Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin 8. The project involved refurbishing parts of the existing building, adding a new reception with a lift and stair, expanding the restaurant and WCs, and constructing two new office floors with conference rooms and a café.
The design preserves the site’s industrial character, incorporating exposed brick, steel, and glazing, while glass extensions distinguish old from new. The central corridor features breakout spaces around glass courtyards, maximizing views over the city.
Workplace: Selected Projects
GLENCAR HOUSE DUBLIN
Scale: 6,968 m² (75,000 ft²)
Services: Design, Execution
Glencar House, a prestigious 6-story Grade A office HQ on Merrion Road, is designed by Reddy A+U to stand among Dublin’s landmark buildings. Inspired by Glencar Waterfall, it emphasizes sustainability and is targeting LEED v4 Platinum and A3 BER ratings.
The design prioritizes a healthy indoor environment, employee well-being, and
corporate sustainability, achieving WELL v2 and Core Platinum certification. The atrium, featuring bronze fins and Connemara stone cladding, reflects the movement of cascading water, creating a striking and eco-conscious workspace.
HAYMARKET DUBLIN
Scale: 11,360 m² (122,200 ft²)
Services: Design, Execution
The project at 56-58 Haymarket is the next stage in the regeneration of the Smithfield district of Dublin. The 6 storey office building includes a basement for parking and ground floor retail to help animate the streetscape.
The striking building is expressed through the alternating use of brick and vertical aluminium panels in front of the glazing. Recesses and the use of slender vertical columns along the eastern and southern elevations respond to the site constraints and provide exceptionally clear office floor plates.
The ground floor provides for commercial (retail, restaurant, café) uses and a doubleheight entrance lobby. The open plan office floors form a ring around the central access core, affording 360 degree views from the office floors.
The development complements the existing development levels of the adjacent buildings and its proximity to the LUAS tram line means it is extremely well served by transport.
TERMINI DUBLIN
Scale: 11,360 m² (122,200 ft²)
Services: Design
Termini, a new office building on Arkle Road, Sandyford, offers some of the largest open-plan floor plates in the business park, attracting major tech and finance companies. Positioned between two Luas stops, it serves as a gateway to the park, with a striking design featuring three protruding office sections that create a sheltered arcade for pedestrians.
Built to LEED Gold standards, the 28,000 m² building boasts 2.9m floor-to-ceiling heights and fully glazed façades with panoramic views of Dublin Bay. The reception, designed as a connectivity hub, features informal meeting spaces, a café, and industrial-inspired finishes softened by timber and wool furnishings.
32 MOLESWORTH STREET
DUBLIN
Scale: 5,878m² (63,270 ft²)
Services: Execution
A light glazed atrium connects the new office building to a 17th-century Georgian townhouse, creating a seamless transition between old and new.
Harmonising with Molesworth Street’s architecture, the façades, feature textured brick and full-height windows which maximise natural light. A frameless glass
atrium enhances brightness and depth throughout.
One of Ireland’s first LEED Gold-certified offices, the building optimises space with voids, atria, and courtyards to create a lightfilled environment despite minimal street frontage. All materials were selected for durability through life cycle assessments.
Workplace: Selected Projects
DUBLIN ROYAL CONVENTION CENTRE
DUBLIN
Scale: 2,500 m² ( 26,909 ft² )
Services: Detail Design, Execution
The Dublin Royal Convention Centre (DRCC) spans three floors of the Ship Street Development, with main access from Ship Street and a new civic plaza at Le Pole Square. Part of Dublin’s medieval city renewal, it includes a pedestrian street linking Chancery Lane and Ship Street Great, and a civic square over St. Michael Le Pole church ruins.
The DRCC features an 850-seat multifunctional conference room with
advanced AV, a bar, catering, and storage. The Upper Ground Floor has four 65sqm conference rooms, breakout areas, and a buffet space. A sculptural steel staircase connects the floors, surrounded by biophilic greenery and Viking-inspired ceramic walls. The interior blends medieval and Viking elements, featuring a longboat wall and buttress details in aged bronze, gold, and verde de gris tones.
