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CASE STUDY Broyage, Hilton Kilmainham
Client:
Hilton Hotel Kilmainham
Location:
S Circular Road, Kilmainham, Dublin
Project Size:
5,000 sqft
Duration:
6 weeks
Hilton Kilmainham, originally developed on the historic site of the former Rowntree Chocolate Factory, is a landmark hotel located close to Kilmainham Gaol and the Museum of Modern Art at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Over time, the existing bar and restaurant offering had become dated and required a complete reimagining to better reflect the hotel’s premium positioning and guest expectations. Following a competitive bid process, Ardmac was appointed by TIFCO Hotel Group, in collaboration with Douglas Wallace Consultants, to reconfigure and deliver a new food and beverage destination within the hotel. The objective was to create a warm, contemporary and sophisticated environment that would transition seamlesslyfromadaytimebistrointoaneveningbrasserie. The design concept, named “Broyage” in reference to the cocoa bean grinding process, pays homage to the site’s industrial heritage. The finished interior blends rich royal blue tones with gold detailing, complemented by hardwood parquet flooring and antique-patterned tiles. The space is carefully zoned into casual dining and soft seating areas to accommodate a variety of guest experiences.
Bespoke joinery forms a striking central bar, supported by refined timber wall panelling and carefully curated lighting to enhance atmosphere and depth throughout. The works included full strip-out, minor demolition, formation of new bulkheads and ceilings, installation of new flooring and wall finishes, bespoke joinery, lighting upgrades, and furniture installation. A new internal “shopfront” connection was also created between the hotel lobby and the bar/restaurant, improving flow while maintaining uninterrupted guest access throughout. Delivered in a fully live hotel environment with occupancy levels averaging 97%, careful planning was essential to minimise disruption. Noisy works were tightly scheduled within agreed daytime hours, and all activities were carefully coordinated with hotel operations to ensure a seamless guest experience. Ardmac completed the project within a three-week programme, delivering a high-quality transformation on time and on budget.
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