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.
Our projects in the education sector range from academic teaching and learning environments, library and study facilities, student living and research buildings. We have adapted our design processes to reflect the modern methods of teaching and the ever changing educational environments in which our clients operate.
Section One About Us
UCD Village
ABOUT US
DESIGNING HOMES FOR OVER 40 YEARS
TEAM
We offer a team with extensive 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 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 Colleges, Universities and all third level institutions. 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.
University College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
University College Cork
Dublin City University
Munster Technological University
South-Eastern Technological University
University of Galway
University of Limerick
Maynooth University
Atlantic Technological University
Griffith College Dublin
Grangegorman TU
“UCD wanted to create a new hub for student life centred around the campus residences. The design concept is incredibly strong and delivers accommodation and amenity that is accessible and visible to our large student population. The Village is one of a kind and will be a fulcrum for public life.”
Tadgh Corcoran – UCD Estates
UCD Student Village
EDUCATION TEAM
CREATIVE, EXPERIENCED, LISTENING
Seán Kearns Director
David Fitzpatrick Director
Rob Keane CEO, Studio Lead
Rob is the Group CEO and champions our housing sector.
As well as taking an overview of all our education and urbanregeneration related 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.
Our project work with Universities, Schools and Institutes of Technology spans the pedagogical spectrum from places of study, places for learning and Student living. In our work with the educational sector, we focus on the principles of design that benefit the experience of place particularly in campus environments. This includes use of natural light, inclusion of technology and adaptation of biophilic principles to enhance the learning environment.
Hugh Kelly Director
Gareth Maguire CIO, Studio Lead
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
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
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
UCD Village
Sandvik Dockline
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
James Joyce Library
Glencar House
Section Two Insights
UCD Village
DESIGNING FOR RESEARCH
SCIENCE RESEARCH BUILDING
University of Galway
As the first new building on the new north campus science precinct, the Biological Science Research Building provides high technology science research space dedicated to cancer research, regenerative medicine and chemical biology. The BSRB houses 5 no. highly serviced laboratory spaces for remedial/cancer and chemistry/ biological research and also houses a Biological Research Animal Unit/SPF.
By utilizing a long, low rise horizontal massing, the building establishes both a strong campus edge and a new pedestrian thoroughfare connecting the new science precinct with the heart of the historic Galway campus. Façades incorporate an innovative approach to solar shading in the use of Oakwood glazing with integral timber blinds, which provided inherent heat reduction to the naturally ventilated external western corridor.
By consciously focusing on areas such as the atrium, office suites, technical work areas and perimeter corridors and providing naturally ventilation to them, they act as ‘thermal sweater’ for the mechanically ventilated laboratory suites, reinforcing an energy-efficient strategy. Extensive use of prefabrication and off-site construction reduced carbon footprint and accelerated the construction programme
Sustainability design standards
2016 AIA COTE Top Ten Sustainable Projects of the Year
The most prestigious national design award in the United States for Sustainability, the AIA COTE (Committee on the Environment) Top Ten Award.
Winner of Excellence in Architecture for a New Building 2015 Society for College and University Planning - AIA
The facility is a cost-effective design solution over three floors with one laboratory space either side of a central atrium. Reddy A+U provided full architectural services to the University of Galway with US Architects Payette who provided specialist support in the design of the Laboratory and Research Facilities. The building made extensive use of offsite manufacture with a reinforced concrete frame.
RESEARCH + INNOVATION
JAMES JOYCE LIBRARY
Library Design Insights
Our brief was to develop ‘ Future Learning Concepts’ and a ‘Holistic Ecosystem’ for the building that would form a roadmap for its refurbishment and avoid future piecemeal interventions that do not consider the buildings potential as a whole or follow a set of key deliverables on:
• User Data Driven Design
• Biophilia
• Conservation
• New Technologies Capacity
• Occupied Building
• Programming
• Sustainability
Neurodiversity Spaces for students
They facilitate people who have challenges in self-regulation and focus so they can engage in study with equal opportunity and support. Key to the successful execution of this project was a user focused data gathering process that we developed via a tailor-made 20-minute online survey that we issued to the full spectrum of students and staff.
• The survey format was devised by us with the invention of 7 study modes to gauge % preference use. These modes ranged from Study Mode 1 – completely silent zones i.e study pods with larger desks, higher acoustic treatment, privacy, lighting control and comfort for long term study sessions, to Study Mode 2,3, and 4, where desk and screens get gradually smaller, and ergonomic furniture types are mixed to offer choice.
• Study Mode 5 or collaborative study accommodates shorter stay durations and slightly nosier interactions. The zoning of all study modes are set out on each floor so that the quieter Mode 1and dedicated post grad spaces are zoned to the periphery of the plan.
• Then we move through a gradation of intermediate acoustic spaces culminating in Mode 5 which is a collaborative study mode situated at the centre of the plan. Finally, we engaged with ASIAM, an O.T. and with UCD ALL to create Study Mode 6 and 7.
• These spaces are Neurodiversity Spaces for students with specific sensory sensitivity and built environment needs
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
James Joyce Library
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SELECTED PROJECTS
Our practice was founded on cost effective design solutions and for over 40 years we been creating successful award-winning places of learning that have stood the test of time. The creation of inclusive, sustainable and attractive learning environments remains at the core of what we do.
Through our involvement in educational design for national and international companies we have a clear understanding that a good educational design strategy supports users and occupants.
Reddy A+U design dynamic, adaptable teaching and learning spaces that cater to the evolving needs of students and educators.
By integrating innovative technology and sustainable practices, we ensure our educational projects provide inspiring and functional environments that support academic and holistic development.
Our educational design strategy is based on a growing evidence-based design approach which recognises the influence of the built environment and seeks to create settings that support human health and wellbeing.
Hardiman Library
UCD Village
Haughton Building
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH BUILDING
UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY
Research Facility for University of Galway comprising ChemBio Labs and an Animal Facility
The Biological Sciences Research Building (BRB) was part of the Research Bundle of projects for the University of Galway which comprised 3 separate projects. It consists of a 4 storey (including plant level) research facility with 5 heavily serviced wet laboratories and an animal facility, associated administration, seminar room, meeting rooms and a café.
As the University was expanding its core study and learning facilities with this project, the principle design brief was to allow for flexibility of layout to facilitate developing or changing ways of working
Scale: 8,500 m2
Services: Design, Execution
with multi-functional spaces. The building was constructed with a reinforced concrete precast frame and is clad in curtain walling system (Okawood) to the West and a render system with strip windows to the East, as one of the objectives of the design was to create a transparency or openness to the researchers to facilitate collaboration or incidental learning/sharing of knowledge.
UCD VILLAGE
DUBLIN
Scale: 35,540 m2
Services: Design, Execution
A new typology in student living on campus. Phase 1 of UCD’s Student Residences Masterplan introduces 924 new bedspaces alongside the Student Hub (UCD Village), creating a cohesive environment that seamlessly integrates the main campus with the residential precinct. This connection is achieved through a network of interconnected landscaped pedestrian walkways and efficient transport routes.
HARDIMAN LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY
Scale: 6,500 m2
Services: Execution
The Hardimann Library Building is an Arts Humanities Social Sciences Research Building of 6,500m2 which involved a significant refurbishment of the existing Library on the University of Galway Campus.
The new research library extension was joined to the existing Hardimann Library, a protected structure built in 1978, by a three story atrium space which provides connections between the two buildings at podium, first and second levels.
Although the two structures are connected at all levels, the architectural character of the existing structure is maintained and enhanced by a delicate adjacency strategy that includes minimum contact, maximum visibility and selective environmental improvements.
A new teaching and learning facility for the Institute of Technology, Carlow.
To design and deliver a new 3-storey educational building on the existing campus. The university required a multifunctional building which could accommodate laboratories, classrooms, workshops, and lecture theatres.
HAUGHTON BUILDING
CARLOW INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Scale: 3,313 m2
Services: Design, Execution
JAMES JOYCE LIBRARY
UCD, DUBLIN
Scale: 23,222 m2
Services: Design, Execution
Creating a space for focus, community and collaboration. A sensitive library refurbishment focusing on key deliverables such as userfocused design, sustainability and biophilic design.
The challenge was to envision the future of learning in a post-pandemic world. To avoid assumptions, we conducted a structured survey with over 600 students and a steering
committee review. The survey assessed preferences across 7 study modes, ranging from Silent Study Mode 1, designed for quiet work, to Study Mode 5, focused on collaborative, short-duration activities with moderate noise levels. Study Modes 6 and 7, developed in collaboration with occupational therapist Linda Horgan and UCD’s ASIAM, cater to neurodiverse needs.
LAMB INSTITUTE
UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY
Scale: 6,000 m2
Services: Design, Execution
A Clinical and Translational Research Facility (CTRF) developed as part of a collaboration between Reddy A+U and Payette (USA) for the National University of Galway. The three research buildings include the Biosciences Research Building and the Art, Humanities and Social Sciences Research buildings.
Inpatient and outpatient spaces, clinical laboratories and biomedical research spaces were all to be housed within the one facility. Since research core facilities were to be shared across all laboratory functions, ease of collaboration and interaction between disciplines was integral to the overall design.
