Department of Defense

The building accommodates 260 government officials, and is located on a greenfield site at Newbridge, County Kildare.
In line with Department of Defence requirements this is a secure facility with high spec offices for
department staff. The construction includes a complete fit-out to a detailed client brief. Key features include;

•  Highly energy-efficient design with 50% of energy requirements compared to other modern office environments. 

•  Natural ventilation with night cooling of exposed concrete slabs, wood pellet boiler providing heating and hot water, aluminium brise soleil, with additional sunshading provided by silver birch trees. 

•  High security facility with moat to front boundary, beam protection to perimeter wall, “Pilomat” bollards, double entrance, smoke & fire protection, and concealed escape routes . 

•  Compatibility with local environment, extensive landscaping providing views of green spaces to all offices. 

 The project delivers a high quality office facility to a competitive budget and forms a key component of the Government Decentralisation Programme. 

This project was awarded a BREAAM Excellent rating.