Bill McEvoy

ECO DESIGN | BER | PLANNING | SITE SUPERVISION | DRAWINGS | SITE ASSESMENTS | FIRE SAFETY | CASE STUDIES

Case Studies

New Build Nursing Home, Co. Offaly

Build Type & Brief

To design and produce a 50 bed nursing home with all the modern facilities required to make the building functional, meet budget requirements and be visibly attractive. The client wanted a modern and open space, which retained all the rural aspects for its setting for the residents.

The Design Process

The design of the building had a number of aspects and we worked with the engineers, quantity surveys, the HSE and the fire officer to integrate all requirements into the design. The front foyer/reception area was the focal point of the design and the building radiated from the octagon. With a light well in the centre of the roof the foyer area was an inviting and space area and give the wow factor.

Construction

The Works

From the outset we set out to provide a bright foyer space that would open up to the garden. The enclosed courtyard provided a safe and bright area for peoples enjoyment. The roof profile and shape of the building sits well in its rural setting. The building took just under 12 months to complete and finished within budget. The nursing home now been trading for over 12months and the client is absolutely delighted with the finished building

Extension to existing house in Clontarf Rd., Dublin

Extension Type & Brief

To fully renovate an existing house totally and provide a new kitchen dining area. The proposed extension is exempt development under the Planning and Development Act of 2001, as the extension is less than 40 sq m floor area, is to the rear of the house and also will not exceed the height of the existing building The client wanted a modern and open extension and keeps the traditional aspects of the existing build, but with a warm homely feel

The Existing House

The house had been unoccupied for a long period and was in a serious state of disrepair. There was an existing lean to area to the rear of the property, which was used as a dentist surgery for a time.

The Works

From the outset we set out to provide a bright kitchen space that would open up to the garden, would work with the shape of the garden and bring a little of the garden into the house. We suggested to restore the existing, knock the lean to and build a new modern extension with a distinctive divide between the two. The curved profile and shape of the building and roof gives it a very dramatic and modern feel, the flat roof then divides the extension from the renovated Victorian house. The courtyard, with the help of large amounts glazing, allowed light to spill into all areas of the kitchen/dining and giving that inside outside feel. The project is due for completion in May 2009 and is on budget.