THORNWOOD APARTMENTS

THORNWOOD APARTMENTS

THORNWOOD APARTMENTS

PJ Hegarty’s work on Thornwood Apartments was another achievement in our industry — winning the Opus Architecture and Construction Award in 2007 in the housing category. The stylish modern development features 152 apartments, four townhouses, eight penthouses and a crèche, all built around a communal landscaped courtyard.

Client : Bootmer Ltd.
Service : Residential
Architect : O’Mahony Pike
Quantity surveyors : Austin Reddy & Co.
Structural engineer : Barrett Mahony
Services engineer : Johnston Reid
Value : €85 million

The main blocks were constructed with precast slabs on in situ reinforced concrete walls, on a reinforced transfer slab over a basement. The envelope was formed with striking floor to ceiling Scandinavian windows, western red cedar and precast aluminium panels.

The interiors were also finished with an innovative modern design flourish. Extra high beech veneer doors and full height fitted furniture were included as standard, while the kitchen and bathrooms were built offsite by Swedish pod manufacturer PartAb. The penthouses and townhouses were finished to a premium standard, featuring Siematic kitchens with Siemens appliances, and handcrafted designer furniture in the bedrooms.