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Petitswood Residential is a high-quality Residential development at Petitswood Td., Mullingar, that significantly enhances the quality of the area.

The development consists of 245 no. residential units (a Large-scale Residential Development – LRD) and supporting infrastructure at Dublin Road, Petitswood Td., Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, a site of circa 9.76 hectares. The units are divided into the following: 70 no. 4-bedroom semi-detached houses all at two-storey height with attic accommodation; 132 no. 3-bedroom houses comprising terraced, semi-detached and detached, all at two-storey height; 8 no. 2-bedroom duplex units in 4 no. three-storey corner units; 1 no. four- storey apartment block (circa. 3,370 sqm) comprising, 14 no. 1-bedroom units; 15 no. 2-bedroom apartment units; and 6 no. 3-bedroom apartment units, with roof mounted solar panels.

The South Extension development represents an integral part of the overall vision for The Square SC to create a regional retail, food and leisure destination at the heart of an integrated town centre.

The proposed development includes relocating the Level 2 south entrance further to the south, with food and beverage units above this area at Level 3 adjacent to a new landscaped public plaza.

This plaza will link directly into the Centre through a new Level 3 entrance in the existing façade which will link into the central pyramid atrium. The plaza is proposed as an active and managed recreational space with a range of different uses as well as areas to sit, meet and eat.

The food and beverage units on Level 3 will open into the plaza and have terraces to the south enjoying the southerly aspect and views to the Dublin mountains. A Market Hall is also provided containing various smaller boutique food & beverage offerings.

The building will present as a two-storey structure from the south and a single storey structure from the plaza to the north with active restaurant and café frontages and terraces along all of its principal elevations, anchored by an iconic feature entrance portal.

Planning was granted for the proposed scheme in the Summer of 2020.

ALTU were appointed to undertake this workplace fit-out in South Dublin to accommodate approximately 1,500 people on campus which entailed a bespoke CAT B scheme and specification for the client.

In addition to a large range of open plan, meeting, break-out and collaboration areas, the implemented design proposal included provision of a full-service catering kitchen and a town hall space on the ground floor to act as a gathering and events space for the company’s vibrant and diverse community.

ALTU successfully handed over the two phases of the project on time and on budget.

ALTU has provided interior design and architectural services for the Boojum franchise across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Boojum’s ethos is to provide casual, quality in a contemporary, fresh atmosphere.

ALTU are currently involved in the ongoing expansion of the restaurant chain with fit-outs to date having taken place in the following locations:

Boojum, Great Victoria Street, Belfast
Boojum, Victoria Square Shopping Centre, Belfast
Boojum, Botanic Avenue, Belfast
Boojum, Cork
Boojum, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1
Boojum, Mespil Road, Dublin 4
Boojum, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2
Boojum, Kevin Street, Dublin 2
Boojum, Spanish Parade, Galway
Boojum, Winthrop Street, Cork
Boojum, Smithfield, Dublin 7
Boojum, Blanchardstown SC, Dublin 15

ALTU were engaged to administer the strategic relocation of RSA from three floors to two floors of the RSA headquarters as well as the consolidation and reorganisation of the workplace, facilitating and encouraging a more collaborative and open way of working.

In order to inform the design, ALTU carried out a workplace strategy analysis through a series of interviews with representatives from all departments as well as an anonymous on-line survey which instructed the design approach based around the current and desired ways of working.

The design of the project was well advanced when the pandemic began and the project was paused for a redesign to accommodate an increased requirement for hybrid working. This resulted in a reduction in the number of workstations and a greater focus on a variety of collaboration and social spaces. On site there was a requirement to maintain operations of the 123.ie team and this involved phasing the construction and the relocation of this team during the fit-out works.

The interiors were designed to reflect the brand colours of RSA and 123.ie and these were carried through the interiors finishes palette. Collaborative furniture, meeting booths and phone pods were installed providing space for private meetings, phone calls and quiet working spaces.

As part of the strategic re-generation of the offices the ground floor reception areas, lift lobbies and toilets were also refurbished as part of the works.

ALTU were appointed by Hammerson to undertake the design and fit out for their new HQ Office in Dundrum Town to a challenging program of two months.

Already familiar with the requirements for the fit-out and the design of the existing building, the scope of the scheme led by ALTU included a range of open plan offices, meeting rooms, staff canteen and collaboration spaces.

ALTU delivered the project through BIM and it was used throughout the process to inform the design, enable visualizations and assist scheduling, all of which facilitated prompt decision making in respect of finish selection, furniture layouts et al.

The project was delivered within programme, under budget and met the Client’s stated project brief and strategic objectives.

ALTU Studios is our home right in the thick of things on Dublin’s bustling Camden Street. In the new world of hybrid-working we’ve taken a close look at out present and future needs to inform a space with flexibility that fosters community, culture and collaboration. As working patterns change, our space can adapt with it.

The design allows for fluctuations in staff and visitor numbers providing desk spaces, touch down spaces, informal and formal meeting spaces and multi-functional spaces, making use of every square inch available. Movable furniture was utilised to accommodate future changes as they arise. The interiors take on our branding concept of calm, muted tones with accents of more vibrant colours and materials.

We look forward to seeing you at ALTU Studios!

ALTU were engaged by Boulder Media – an Irish animation company forming part of the global entity Hasbro Inc. – to design and deliver their new Dublin HQ Office to accommodate their diverse team of 320 people.

The principal objective of the scheme was to accommodate some of the world’s best 2D and 3D Animators, Artists and Designers within an inspiring, vibrant and dynamic work place environment, that will see teams ranging from 50-90 people collaborating on projects called ‘pipes’.

ALTU worked with Boulder in a fully collaborative design process, that included the creation of unique animations which were integrated throughout and informed the surrounding interior strategy and material palettes. Each meeting room is designed and named based on a character from a Production.

Spatial programming was organised into neighbourhoods for each Animation Team generally consisting of 25 to 50 staff working on a single production. ‘Pod’ meeting rooms, each named after characters from Boulder productions, break up each neighbourhood, while also providing a small meeting room to discuss and review animations.

The exterior walls of each Pod are made of pinnable and writeable surfaces to foster collaboration at the heart of each neighbourhood and encourage the display of new ideas and artwork.

At the end of 2016, our Client identified the requirement for a larger premises to cater for the needs of its expanding business.

The project brief was to provide a vibrant open plan work space which would foster collaboration and shared learning, while also providing spaces for privacy and quiet working.

The Client also wanted a unique space which represented the company’s core values of collaboration, teamwork and a celebration of unique, quality design. This was a Cat A & Cat B Fit Out of an existing first floor space to accommodate approx. 70 people.

The brief was achieved by providing a range of spaces from open collaboration areas of varying sizes, a multitude of closed meeting room sizes and a large town hall space, all of which are located around the perimeter of the central open plan area.