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- Case Study:
BANTRY GARDA HEADQUARTERS
- Client:
- OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
- Description:
This project involved the demolition of an existing town centre Garda Station and the construction,
on a footprint site of a new architecturally significant building with a Gross Floor Area of 11,500 sq.ft.Main feature:
A large proportion of the central core of the building was finished in architectural concrete included
in a self finished spiral concrete staircase.All internal joinery including oak spiral ballustrading, reception areas and built in furniture was provided
and installed by Murnane & O’Shea.Due to the use of architectural concrete throughout, all services were cast into the structure to give
a ‘finished’ feel to all areas within the building.Finishes:
The roof was made up of standing seam copper and zinc. Front façade included bush hammered
granite cut to a curved profile.All external joinery was oak provided directly by the Murnane & O’Shea joinery works.
- Procurement Type:
- Traditional
- Architect:
- De Blacam & Meagher Boyd Barrett Murphy O’Connor.
- Quantity Surveryor:
- S. McD Murphy & Partners
