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‘Once again, the awards will have a very high profile judging team, made up from the world of architecture, engineering, academia, international professionals and major industry association bodies. In addition, we have added some new categories to reflect the current business activity.

These awards differ from others in that they are firstly industry awards, as opposed to sector awards and secondly because of the profiles of the judges carry real weight for finalists and winners.

To be recognized as a finalist or winner has real marketing value in the business world and for those companies who reach that level, it is something to celebrate.’

We have been pleased to work with many of the people and projects nominated in 2011 and wish every success to all and congratulate the winners:

Architectural Practice of the Year - Well Done Robin

Robin Lee Architecture *

Award for Sustainable Construction 2011

Robin Lee Architecture

Taylor Architects in association with RMJM

Best Architectural Project of the Year

New Engineering Building, National University of Ireland Galway – RMJM/Taylor Architects

Wexford County Council Headquarters – Robin Lee Architecture in association with Arthur Gibney & Partners* - Congratulations to everyone involved

School Building Project of the Year

Phibblestown Schools Campus – Healy Kelly Turner & Townsend Ltd

New Engineering Building, National University of Ireland Galway – RMJM/Taylor Architects * -

Congratulations to all

TSSG Research Centre – Waterford Institute of Technology – Devereux Architects

Abbeyfeale Community College – John Sisk & Son Ltd

Retrofit Project of the Year

IBM Damastown Campus Services Integration Hub + Smart City - Atkins

Dundalk Institute of Technology – Building Design Partnership Ltd * - Well done

MAY 2012 BRING FURTHER GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

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Click here to view Featured Project - August 2011

Click here to view Featured Project - Wayfinding and Architectural Signage on an Educational Campus – External Signage

Click here to view Featured Project - April 2011

02 June, 2010 - Tánaiste announces signing of contract for six new schools

‘Tánaiste & Minister for Education and Skills Mary Coughlan T.D. today announced that the contract for the provision of six new schools had been signed with Macquarie Partnerships for Ireland (MPFI). These six schools will provide places for over 4,700 pupils and make up the second bundle of PPP schools projects to be delivered under the Department’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) Programme.’

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• Community College, Co. Cork. An amalgamation of St. Goban’s College and Ard Scoil Phobail
• Gaelscoil Bheanntraí, Co. Cork. A new eight classroom primary school to provide permanent accommodation for the Gaelscoil established in 1994.
• Kildare Town Community School, Co. Kildare. An amalgamation of St. Joseph’s Academy, Presentation Secondary School and Vocational
• Abbeyfeale Community College, Co. Limerick. An amalgamation of St. Ita’s College, St. Joseph’s Secondary School and Vocational School.
• Wicklow Town Community College, Co. Wicklow. An amalgamation of Abbey Vocational School and De La Salle Secondary School.
• Athboy Community School, Co. Meath. An amalgamation of St. Joseph’s Secondary School & St. James’ Vocational School.

Gallery

Links:

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Click here for link to Wayfinding and architectural signage on an education campus

Click here for link to Summer Works 2011

Click here for link to November 2010

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• Modular Sign System
• Precise dovetail feature
• Slim profile 6mm total depth
• No visible fixings
• No side frame
• Ideal for Braille & tactile
• Comprehensive range of text profile sizes
• Colour match RAL and Pantone 

MG Classic was the system of choice for Cork City Council’s Civic Offices which won the Irish Architecture Awards 2008 Best Public building.

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Other Municipal Projects featuring MG Classic Signage:

Standard and customised, these cabinets come in a range of sizes and can be powder coated to any RAL colour.  They are suitable for indoor or outdoor use, with secure locks, concealed ventilation and are dust and moisture sealed.

History & Heritage

Location Maps

Product Display

Opening Hours

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Click here for link to Featured Project - Wayfinder Signage and Information Cabinets in the Great Outdoors

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Simple to update

Engineered to perfection

 MG Messenger is a complete interior wayfinding system

• Interior panels are modular
• Totally interchangeable
• Wall mounted, suspended, projecting and free standing

 To ensure lasting quality, panels are stove-enamelled to your colour specifications.

Wide selection of sizes, panels are fixed to a robust frame to create a light, strong structure.

All components are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards, guaranteeing consistency and quality finish.

 MG Messenger  System successfully used in two major hospital projects:

Blackrock Clinic and St. Vincent’s Private Hospital

Photos:

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Click here for link to Featured Project - Blackrock Clinic

Click here for link to Healthcare December 09

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Highly Commended

Commendation for Excellence in M&E was presented by President Mr. Eamon Timoney
to Mr. Finn Ahern, Stephen Walsh, Stephen McCarthy, Cormac Carroll and Andrew Clifford
of J. V. Tierney & Company for the M&E Design of Cork University hospital Cardiac Renal Centre.

Click Here to link to the ACEI Awards site

We were pleased to work with Watkins Gray International and Cork University
Hospital on the Cardiac Renal Centre

MG Messenger system was specified for the interior system signage and the MG Pacific
system for the external signage to compliment the existing external signage on the hospital campus

Click here for more information on MG Messenger interior system

Click here for more information on MG Pacific External System

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 We were pleased to provide the architectural signage for this project which has just won:

• Client:

Dundalk Institute of Technology

• Architects:

Scott Tallon Walker Architects

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Click here for Link to Summer Works in an Educational Facility - April 11

Click here for Link to Summer Works in an Educational Facility

Ceremonial Plaques

The day has dawned and your new facility is being officially opened by your chosen Guest of Honour and to mark the occasion you need a Ceremonial Plaque. 

Our plaques are tailor made and are adorning the walls of hallowed Institutions throughout the country.

Stainless Steel

·       Etched and infilled in colour

·       Applied digital print

·       Applied vinyl

Brass              

·       Engraved and infilled

‘Glass Effect’ Acrylic

·       Applied digital print

·       Applied vinyl

System Panel

·                        MG Pacific System Panel – curved

·                        MG Messenger Panel  - Flat

·                        Applied digital print

·                        Applied vinyl

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We were pleased to work with John Sisk & Son and OPW Architects on the refurbishment of this landmark building which dates back to 1829. 

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 Press Releases

 21/02/2011

Chief Justice to preside at opening of €8.5 million, newly refurbished, courthouse in Monaghan …

The Hon. Mr. Justice John L. Murray, Chief Justice of Ireland presided at the official opening of Monaghan Courthouse, by the Minister for Justice & Law Reform Mr. Brendan Smith T.D. on Monday, 21st February 2011.

The Chief Justice in his speech at the opening said, “This courthouse will stand for decades, indeed for centuries to come, not only as a seat of justice but as a monument to the history of Monaghan and a jewel in the heritage of its people”.

 

Accessibility

The installation of a new lift and careful design of public spaces ensures the building is universally accessible for public and staff. The courtrooms have also been re-designed to provide universal access for persons with mobility difficulties. New signage has also been designed with accessibility in mind and induction loops have been installed in the courtrooms for use by users of hearing aids.

Project leaders and cost

The design was led by Office of Public Works architects. The main contractor for the refurbishment was John Sisk & Son. The total cost of the design, build, and fit-out of the newly refurbished and extended facilities is €8.5 million. The project was completed a month ahead of schedule - with works taking place between June 2009 and August 2010. Ends.

 Click here to view Dept of Justice Law & Reform article

 Click here to view Featured Project – Feb 2011

Click here to view Municipal

Click here to view Featured Projects Accessibility June 2010

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Kilkenny Courthouse

We were pleased to provide architectural signage for this prestigious project.

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Press Releases

15/10/2010: Kilkenny Courthouse

Design

 

The intent of the design and refurbishment was firstly, to renovate in a sensitive way the existing historic building and secondly to create a high-quality modern extension providing both additional accommodation for users and allowing universal access to both old and new elements.

 

Accessibility

 

Previously, the only access to the court building was via long flights of external stone steps. By relocating the main entrance to the new atrium with its lifts, the new works have ensured that all public and staff areas are now fully universally accessible. The courtrooms have been redesigned to be accessible to anyone with mobility difficulties - witnesses, jurors, legal practitioners or members of the public. The courtrooms have also been equipped with induction loops for people with hearing difficulties.

 

Project leaders and cost

 

The project was undertaken for the Courts Service. The design was led by OPW architects with the assistance of conservation architects Bluett O’Donoghue. The main contractor was Michael McNamara & Co. The total construction and fit out cost of the project will be €17million.   Ends

 

   

  

 

 

Click here to view Dept of Justice Law & Reform article

Click here to view Featured Project - February 2011

Click here to view Municipal

Click here to view Featured Projects Accessibility June 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

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