Architect
The Office of Public Works
Civil / Structural Engineer
Michael Punch & Partners
Services Engineer
The Office of Public Works
Quantity Surveyor
Nolan Ryan Partnership
Description
This design and build project in the grounds of the Garda College, Templemore, involved the
construction of a 4 storey facilities building, which included administration, library, study, canteen and gym
facilities to cater for the expanding Garda student numbers.
The main structure of the building consists of a steel frame, cast in-situ reinforced concrete cores containing a lift shaft and two stairwells, cast in-situ floor slabs and an insulated metal deck roof and curtain walling clad exterior.
The fit out element were carried out as a standard contract and included raised access floors, stud and glazed partitions, suspended ceilings, built in furniture and fixtures and fittings.
The overall project was completed within budget to a very demanding programme of 11 months. (Shell
and Core 7 months, and Fit Out 4 months). Sustainability measures included solar shading and high tech solar glass.
