North Range of Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Sustainably preserving a historic Irish landmark
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Sectors
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Client
The Office of Public Works
Architect
The Office of Public Works
The Royal Hospital Kilmainham (RHK) was built in 1684 as a home for retired soldiers from the Battle of the Boyne. The North Range consists of triple height spaces throughout the building offering modern volume and dramatic spaciousness. RHK also served as the Garda headquarters for 20 years, after which it became home to the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA).
As part of our extensive M&E design services on the heritage building, we looked at modifying the mechanical heating and ventilation systems to comply with building regulations. We designed addressable systems throughout such as a lighting control system, emergency lighting along with a smoke fire damper system to make the building compliant with standard regulations. We also analysed energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational effectiveness for the end users.
William Dolan commented, “We looked at integrating a holistic and viable approach to preserving this historic Irish landmark to make it more sustainable. This included replacing all lighting with LED effective lamps, providing adequate ventilation, and enhancing the heating distribution network with new radiators and convector heaters."
With its historic stature, the re-opening of the North Range of Royal Hospital Kilmainham offers the local community an opportunity to embrace history within a sustainable, eco-friendly setting.
