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CASE STUDY Cairn Homes, Mespil Road
Client:
Cairn Homes plc
Location:
45 Mespil Road, Dublin
Project Size:
16,000 sqft 16 weeks
Duration:
Cairn Homes plc, one of Ireland’s leading residential developers, relocated their headquarters to the prestigious 45 Mespil Road, situated along Dublin’s Grand Canal. Following a competitive tender process, Ardmac was selected to partner with the Design Team to deliver a high-end CAT B fit out across the 5th and 6th (penthouse) floors, designed to reflect Cairn’s evolving brand and accommodate approximately 90 staff. The design maximised natural light and panoramic city views by positioning all workstations around the perimeter of each floor. Central core areas featured bespoke joinery to delineate spaces such as reception, lounge, quiet rooms, collaboration zones, and a canteen. Spread across both floors, the office includes a variety of flexible spaces—collaboration areas, phone booths, meeting pods, business lounges, and formal meeting rooms. On the 6th floor, a vibrant café space offers expansive views and access to a large outdoor terrace. Designed to be both social and functional, the café operates as a casual meeting hub outside peak hours. In contrast, the 5th-floor coffee lounge presents a more subdued, luxurious environment with rich finishes.
The adjoining boardroom boasts a custom fumed oak table, slatted joinery walls, and integrated AV, all set against a backdrop of stunning cityscape views. The fit out included all architectural finishes and MEP upgrades. Mechanical works covered new fan coil units, plumbing, and waste services for the canteen and coffee dock. Electrical works included lifting the raised access floor (RAF) to install new power and data, lighting, fire detection, AV, and security systems. Operating within a live building presented logistical challenges. With no basement access and tight site conditions, Ardmac implemented ‘Just in Time’ deliveries and maintained regular coordination with building management and other tenants to ensure the fast-track programme was delivered smoothly and efficiently. “It was imperative to have a team we could trust, access, and engage throughout the endeavor. To their credit, Ardmac did a phenomenal job of listening to what we were trying to achieve with this space. The end-to-end process was efficient in communication and decision making. Ardmac were crisp in their communication of when decisions were required and this was very much appreciated.’
- Conor Doyle, Cairn Homes plc
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