Waterman Moylan was announced as the winner in the ‘Engineering Design Excellence (over €40m)’ category at the Irish Construction Excellence Awards for their innovative design of the major redevelopment of Clerys Quarter.
This award recognises the innovative engineering and restoration behind the transformation of this mixed-use department store.
Originally built in 1922, the historic Clerys department store has been thoughtfully reimagined through a major refurbishment and extension, transforming it into a vibrant new destination for retail, office, and leisure. Delivered by Oakmount in partnership with Europa Capital and Core Capital, the project combined meticulous restoration with a contemporary vertical extension and full-site redevelopment, breathing new life into one of Dublin’s most iconic landmarks.
Working alongside architect, Henry J Lyons and Glenbrier Construction, the team provided civil and structural engineering designs which maximised the potential of the redevelopment, whilst preserving this historic building for future generations.
Key works included the careful removal of non-original building elements to restore the protected structure to its original 1922 architectural character. Levels 03 and 04 behind the historic stone façade were removed and replaced with three new floors, supported by new concrete cores and topped with a bespoke curved roof structure, all constructed over an upgraded basement.
The development also introduced the new six-storey Earl Building, constructed over the footprint of the original 1970s store. In total, Clerys Quarter delivers 32,000 sqm of high-quality space.
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