Haymarket, Dublin

Located adjacent to the Luas line at Smithfield Square, this project required the delivery of a new commercial office building that would complete the edge of a historically significant urban space. The design needed to respond to the character of its surrounding while accommodating a substantial floor area and mixed-use ground floor. Balancing scale, materiality and integration within an area that has undergone extensive regeneration was a key challenge.

The design adopts a contextual response, with a brick-framed structure that integrates large areas of glazing to the office floors. A layered façade approach introduces subtle variations in the brickwork, creating a depth and movement across the elevation. Influenced by Smithfield's heritage as a former market site, the use of stick brick provides a contemporary interpretation of the area's industrial character, while carefully aligned parapet levels and ground floor planes maintain consistency within the streetscape.

The completed building presents a refined and cohesive architectural expression, balancing contemporary design with respect for its historic context. A carefully articulated façade combines brick and vertical brise soleil elements to modulate scale and light. Handmade bricks in bespoke tones were selected to complement the neighbouring Sessions House, while deep, chamfered window reveals enhanced views and add visual depth. The result is a distinctive, high-quality workplace that contributes positively to the evolving character of Smithfield.