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contents waterford 06 dundalk 26 galway 30 cashel 40 key • fitzwilton hotel 10 • barker place 18 • courtyard apartments 16 • james’ gate 20 • ross abbey 22 • millhouse 24 • denny covers 24 • hobble court 24 • clarendon court 25 • summerland house 25 • nicholas court 28 • renville 34 • city centre hotel & suites 36 • headford housing development 37 • gleann na ri student accommodation 38 • wesley square 42 • residential • interior design & fit-outs • retail • hospitality & leisure

l d to s of hin city. ively arket t also s encompassing shop, opticians, bank, takeaway, video store, centre, public house and various restaurants and food outlets. it contains 20 units in total incorpoating circa 55,000 sq feet of commercial space mainly retail. bey - ail neighbourhood scheme 17 rd apartments tzwilton hotel 43 restaurant & bar at the fitzwilton hotel ojects 29 former his apartment designed to 3 additional partments ng their very erraces with ubs, dining e area. the changed al pitched e modern y building imented the more traditional buildings in the vicinity. the site when fully developed contained 20 modern two bedroom apartments. 19 25 clarendon court 24 2 bedroom apartments summerland house 11 2 & 3 bedroom - student accommodation waterford institute of technology hnology 21 formerly the hb ice cream factory this site was badly run down in need of urban rejuvenation. the team designed and built an impressive corner building encompassing 41 one and two bedroom apartments and 2 retail units. this site and area of the city has from many urban renewal projects. particular emphasis was placed on quality and penthouses and other apartments contained private and public terraces with decking containing barbeque area, hottubs and seating. james’ gate denny covers/millhouse 15 and 12 two bedroom apartments joint venture and sales partnerships 242 bedroom apartments 112 & 3 bedroom - student accommodation waterford institute of technology

waterford waterford city, county waterford in the south of the country, boasts a commanding presence next to the meandering river suir. a hotbed of history and heritage, this strikingly beautiful city was founded by the vikings in 853ad and experienced a further exciting architectural overhaul during its 18th century expansion. despite it being one of ireland’s oldest, waterford city is a fabulous blend of ultra-modern shopping centres, pedestrianised walkways, lively traditional pubs and highly acclaimed gourmet restaurants. and the city promises to delight and impress the senses without relinquishing its unique local spirit. it’s not without its world- renowned attractions, too. home to the exquisite waterford crystal, not many visitors return home without acquiring some hand-blown glass perfection. but waterford city isn’t just about the architecture and crystal, it has a long theatrical and musical tradition. the waterford light opera festival, waterford spraoi festival and the hullabaloo international children’s festival are sure to put a spring in the step of people of all ages, making this one of the most vibrant cities in the country to sojourn for a few days or more.

waterford crystal waterford crystal based in the mall in waterford city, is home to a manufacturing facility that melts over 750 tons of crystal a year. this the opportunity to take guided tours of the factory showcasing the world's largest collection of waterford crystal. the origins of the crystal production in waterford business. it produced that became world-re- nowned. however, their company closed in 1851. charles bacik, grandfather established a glass works in the city. skilled crystal workers were not available in ireland so continental europeans were used. aided by fellow countryman and the company started operations in a depressed ireland. by the early 1950s it had been taken over as a joseph mcgrath, richard duggan and spencer hospitals' sweepstake, heavy investors in irish business at that time. in 1970 john aynsley and sons was taken over by designing his signature range of crystal for water- ford in 1999. the endeavour has evolved into four unique lines for waterford and a complementary tableware collection in fine bone china for wedgwood in 2001. the chinese range of cut crystal stemware and vases in collaboration with glass 2001.

fitzwilton hotel**** waterford/ projects winner - trendiest hotel no.1 ireland no.2 uk & ireland formerly the metropole hotel & nightclub this site was in a very poor state of disrepair as the business was closed for a number of years due to anti social problems and other factors concerning the operation of the business. this was a key gateway site just 100 metres from the waterfront and quays at the entrance to the city. a large development was designed encompassing an upmarket 92 bedroom four star hotel. alongside the hotel 51 apartments and approximately 5,000 sq feet of retail & restaurant were developed. this hotel is the leading hotel in the city having won an award in “the top 50 trendiest hotels in ireland” category. it was also the no 1 facebook hotel in ireland and the no2 in the uk & ireland for quiet some time. its trendy fit out including the met bar is a great place to enjoy an after work drink or cocktail at the the weekend. chez -k’s is also a “must do” restaurant serving delicious local foods. it is the only four star tourist board approved hotel in the city centre.

restaurant & bar at the fitzwilton hotel

double room & penthouse at the fitzwilton hotel

courtyard apartments at the fitzwilton hotel

this site contained a dilapatated and run down building which previously occupied the “roxy” nightclub. the team redesigned previously granted planning for a nightclub and overhead apartments to become a large retail unit and 16 overhead apartments more suited to the adjoining “garter lane arts centre”. this was a prime city centre site located in the cultural area of the city within 100 metres of the main shopping precinct. a post is located next door. barker place

formerly the hb ice cream factory this site was badly run down in need of urban rejuvenation. the team designed and built an impressive corner building encompassing 41 one and two bedroom apartments and 2 retail units. this site and area of the city has from many urban renewal projects. particular emphasis was placed on quality and penthouses and other apartments contained private and public terraces with decking containing barbeque area, hottubs and seating. james’ gate

this commercial retail complex was designed to satisfy the local needs of ferrybank located within 3 miles of waterford city. encompassing a relatively large anchor supermarket of 15,000 square feet it also all local needs encompassing shop, opticians, bank, takeaway, video store, centre, public house and various restaurants and food outlets. it contains 20 units in total incorpoating circa 55,000 sq feet of commercial space mainly retail. ross abbey - local retail neighbourhood scheme

denny covers/millhouse 15 and 12 two bedroom apartments hobble court 16 townhouses - student accommodation waterford institute of technology joint venture and sales partnerships

dundalk dundalk is ireland’s largest and fastest growing town with a population approaching 35,000. awarded “gateway” status in the national spatial strategy plan, this new designation has given dundlak priority for future inward investment to include government de- centralisation and other employment opportunities. a solid manufacturing base is made up of traditional industries such as guinness alongside international companies like xerox, hj heinz, abb, quantum and littlefuse. in addition government departments and dit college employ over 2,000 people. situated along the dublin - belfast economic corridor, the town has enormously from the development of a high speed rail line and the new m1 motorway with dublin city centre now only 50 mintes by rail, and the airport 45 minutes by car. yet dundalk is within 10 minutes drive of scenic coastline and mountains, making the town’s attractiveness as a place to live in the north east simply unparallelled. industry in dundalk

dundalk/ projects nicholas court located on a former bakery site this apartment block was redesigned to accomodate 3 additional penthouse apartments encompassing their very own private terraces with outdoor hottubs, dining and barbeque area. the design team changed the traditional pitched roof to a more modern contemporary building which complimented the more traditional buildings in the vicinity. the site when fully developed contained 20 modern two bedroom apartments.

galway galway, the largest county in connaught, is celebrated in song and story throughout the world and takes centre stage on ireland’s western seaboard. a spectacularly beautiful county, it is a medley of contrasts - the wildest and remotest of countryside teamed with one of europe’s most vibrant and popular cities. drawn as if by a magnet, visitors come again and again, captivated by this most special of irish counties. galway city at the mouth of galway bay is both a picturesque and lively city with a wonderful avant-garde culture and a fascinating mixture of locally owned speciality shops, often featuring locally made crafts. indeed local handcrafts are a feature of the entire region including hand knits, pottery, glass, jewellery and woodwork. a city that revels in its gaelic traditions and has long been known as the “city of the tribes”, galway is the third largest town in ireland, and probably the most important city when it comes to visiting west ireland. this is bohemian ireland at its moment, and between the legendary nightlife with plenty of pubs to crawl and the world- famous irish brews and whiskey to the beauty of the surrounding countryside, there is no match for what galway can the adventurer coming into her domain. beyond the food, the brews, and the vibrant entertainment districts of the city itself, west ireland is known for its exceptional beauty, and galway is the perfect headquarters for experiencing the entire region up close and personal.

the city has many relics of its medieval past and is worth taking time to explore. it has changed considerably over the last number of years and features a fascinating juxtaposition of new and ancient architecture. the centre of the city is conveniently compact enough to ramble around comfortably. from the towering spires of the national university of ireland to walking around the harbor or through eyre square, visitors to the city have a wide variety of things to see and do within the city itself. there are several cathedrals and churches, as well as the galway city museum, and there are dozens of cultural festivals that happen throughout the summer months. there is also a major theatrical presence in the city, with production teams like the druid theater company—known for its irish language productions and gaelic themes—known around the world for their artistic talent. however, getting out into the countryside is arguably one of the major reasons to come here, and you can either take day trips to places like the burren, the of moher, or you can simply rent a car and go further into the surrounding hills and valleys. this is also a great place for cycling and hiking, and with sights like the ocean and the banks of the river corrib snaking through the countryside, it’s very easy to yourself losing a few weeks of time to this delicious little irish town anyone who knows the song ‘galway bay’ will be familiar with the claddagh, previously a village of thatched cottages, now an area just outside the city centre. here is the birthplace of the world famous claddagh ring, a souvenir many bring home, just to keep a little piece of galway with them always.

galway/ projects these 4 semi-detached houses are located on the front-line of the picturesque galway bay golf and country club complex with views over the golf club and the atlantic ocean. the galway bay sailing club also adjoins the development as well as the multimillion marine institute of ireland headquarters. a sympathetic design to complement existing houses was implemented to make this development tourist friendly. renville

hotel & suites development henry street, galway city centre 256 hotel rooms & suites granted planning ref 07/667 january 2009

student village, gleann na ri, renmore joint venture and sales partnership this is a large 275 section 50 tax designated apartment compex servicing the galway mayo institute of technology in galway city. nbd was responsible for selling circa 150 apartments many in entire blocks to investors requiring a tax shelter.

cashel cashel is home to the iconic rock of cashel. one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in ireland and one of the most visited. it’s huge, it’s complex, it’s iconic, there is nothing like it anywhere else in the world and it’s right here in cashel at the heart of tipperary. the rock of cashel (carraig phádraig), more formally st. patrick’s rock, it is also known as cashel of the kings. reputedly the site of the conversion of aenghus the king of munster by st. patrick in the 5th century ad. long before the norman invasion the rock of cashel was the seat of the high kings of munster, although there is little structural evidence of their time here. most of the buildings on the current site date from the 12th and 13th centuries when the rock was gifted to the church. the buildings represent both hiberno-romanseque and germanic in their architecture. the complex has a character of its own, unique and native, and is one of the most remarkable collections of celtic art and medieval architecture to be found anywhere in europe. the rock is the setting of the “sister fidelma mysteries” mediaeval whodunits from peter tremayne. cashel’s rich history is in its built heritage, from prehistoric raths to mediaeval monasteries and town houses, a georgian cathedral and a 21st century library (which holds regular exhibitions, workshops and concerts). the georgian quarter also boasts the bolton library where you can the smallest book in ireland.

cashel/ projects this successful retail development encompasses 8,000 sq feet of prime retail property in the heart of the historical town of cashel, co tipperary. it is anchored by paddy power bookmakers plc whilst also have an excellent chinese restaurant rajput on the upper and a convenience store on the ground it sits comfortably beside a large supervalu convenience store adjoining an historic monument and it was sympathetically built to in too this environment. wesley square

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