The Interiors Group were appointed by Glenveagh to deliver through design and build their new Headquarters in Maynooth Business Campus over three floors through a Shell & Core and Cat B mixed condition refurbishment.
The key conceptual cue for the design of the office was to reflect the very essence of the client’s business – construction and innovative development – throughout the scheme. This was realized in several ways; from the exhibited/visible methods of construction and assembly for various spaces through to the materiality employed. The latter included timber finishes used in new homes developed by the client to recycled brick slips.
Another fundamental requirement of the brief was for the new office to offer the company’s multi-disciplinary staff a typology range of spaces to suit their respective work areas. These included traditional enclosed meeting rooms, pod units, focus rooms and various typologies of collaboration areas – all supported through associated AV/IT facility provision.
The design and construction of Glenveagh HQ integrated several innovative features, including:
• Enhanced biophilic design. Careful integration of real planting across the office with considered spec’s and detailing through elements of bespoke joinery and planter units.
• Wellness Rooms including Parents Room, Quiet Room and Multi-Faith Room within the new office as part of the company’s drive to promote inclusivity and diversity.
• Integration of photographic and graphic artwork in selected locations throughout the office e.g., gallery spaces to reinforce origins of the company and locations of completed developments and housing unit typologies.
The works were delivered within the wider environment of the occupied office building with other tenants in-situ, hence clear communication of the construction management plan to all parties was essential to maintain positive working relationships with the other Tenants and Landlord team throughout.
The Interiors Group were also responsible for provision of all furniture and office accessories to the client, including move management and post-occupancy support service.
The project was delivered on time, over a six-month duration including the Christmas period. A key aspect of achieving this came down to clear communication and consistent coordination throughout pre-construction and construction stages between TIG, the Client and the wider Design Team.
Customer testimonial:
The following testimonial has been provided by the lead client representative for the project focusing on the performance of the Senior Project Manager responsible for the construction stage delivery – Barry Doyle, a Senior PM with The Interiors Group:
Barry Doyle’s attitude and approach to any and/or all tasks throughout the fitout process has been exceptional. His problem-solving skills while retaining his professionalism has received numerous compliments from many people across our business who, do not necessarily have a direct involvement to the project. If we were ever asked for a recommendation, we would not hesitate to put Barry forward as the Project Manager for any fit-out project.
Tony McLoughlin
Managing Director Planning, Design, Manufacturing and Operations – Glenveagh
