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The vision for the project is deliver a high quality working environment for those users that cannot locate in the city centre by reason of their nature, scale and type of business. The aim is to create a highly connected development providing for excellent linkage to the city centre via pedestrian and cycle links whilst also enhancing the amenity of the area with a connection to a future planned greenway proposed to the north of the site adjoining the River Shannon. It is currently envisaged that the development will be delivered in five phases. The phasing strategy is based on current market demand and expectations but could change dependent on future market conditions.

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Strategically located adjacent to Tipperary Racecourse and the key transport hub of Limerick Junction train station, this comprehensive masterplan proposes a vibrant new residential quarter for the area. The design fosters a diverse community by integrating a thoughtful mix of low, medium, and high-density housing and apartments.

The scheme is carefully zoned, with the higher-density apartment buildings positioned along the main Limerick Road to create a strong and active urban edge. A defining feature of this forward-thinking masterplan is the inclusion of a dedicated later living housing area. This element ensures the development caters to all ages and life stages, promoting the creation of an inclusive, multi-generational, and lifelong neighbourhood.

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The Sandwood masterplan delivers a compact, walkable residential neighbourhood that integrates high-quality housing with sustainable infrastructure and improved active travel connectivity. Occupying a prominent 2.14-hectare site on the southern edge of Portlaoise, the scheme strategically connects with the existing urban grain while supporting planned growth in the area.

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This masterplan shapes a significant new residential quarter for Portlaoise, comprising over 800 new homes, with the first phase now nearing completion. The design responds adeptly to a geometrically complex land parcel and the constraints imposed by existing overhead cables.

Rather than being dictated by these challenges, the layout masterfully navigates them to create a series of distinct, community-focused pockets and green spaces. A key innovation in the scheme is the introduction of new house typologies, including a bespoke ‘edge house’. This new type is specifically designed to create a strong and active urban edge along the main road.

By cleverly concealing parking to the rear, the ‘edge house’ typology helps to prioritise the public realm, creating an attractive streetscape and fostering a distinctly pedestrian and cyclist-oriented scheme. The result is a cohesive and thoughtfully designed neighbourhood that transforms site constraints into placemaking opportunities.

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This new housing development is located in Mullingar north of the centre of Mullingar. The housing development consists of ca. 95 no. residential units ranging in height from 2 no. to 3 no. storeys, comprising apartment building, duplex units and semi-detached houses, child care facility and open space areas.

The development is bordered by the greenway to the Northeast and offers local residents a great amenity space. The greenway has a Canal walk that connects the new housing to Martin’s Lane via a footbridge.

The newly planned road frontage and streetscape plays an important role in the public realm strategy with proportionally high buildings on both sides and wide cycle- and footpath along the road. The central open space creates a focal point in the public realm sustaining a distinctive sense of place with different character areas. Home zones give different public realm experiences with more pedestrian-friendly spaces and direct connections to the green open spaces.

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This ambitious masterplan proposes a transformative new marina destination to the west of Kilrush town centre. The scheme envisions a vibrant, mixed-use waterfront quarter, integrating new residential and residential care facilities, commercial and tourism spaces, a hotel, and a dedicated watersports area.

A core principle of the design is its sensitive response to a complex and historic context. The masterplan carefully navigates the site’s proximity to a number of protected structures and addresses the technical challenges of a coastal flood risk zone. Central to the proposal is the creation of a new green waterfront connection, which provides a significant public amenity and seamlessly links the new development to the existing town. The result is a resilient and cohesive vision for a year-round destination that respects Kilrush’s heritage while unlocking the full potential of its unique coastal setting.

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This masterplan for Mount Anville Secondary School sets out a comprehensive vision to unify and enhance the existing campus. The proposal integrates a suite of new facilities, including a state-of-the-art sports hall with an associated spectator stand, a new welcoming entrance, an extension to the learning facilities, new staff accommodation, and a new library.

A fundamental goal of the masterplan is to resolve the currently fragmented nature of the campus. The design achieves this by strategically creating a network of new visual and physical links between new and existing buildings. This approach establishes intuitive circulation paths and a stronger sense of place, transforming the disparate elements of the school into a cohesive, integrated, and legible educational environment for students and staff alike.

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This masterplan for a new low-density residential community with over 200 homes is built around a network of interconnected, courtyard-style open spaces. This core design principle creates a series of intimate, sheltered green areas that foster a strong sense of community and offer high-quality

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This ambitious masterplan, located adjacent to the renowned Fairyhouse Racecourse, proposes a vibrant, fully integrated mixed-use development. The scheme is designed as a new destination, incorporating a diverse program of residential areas, educational facilities, a hotel, local shops, conference facilities, and a business park.

The core strategic objective of the masterplan is to bridge the existing physical and social gap between the racecourse and the nearby Ratoath town centre. By establishing new connections and a dynamic mix of uses, the design transforms a disconnected area into a cohesive new quarter. This proposal not only serves its new residents and businesses but also forges a crucial link that seamlessly integrates the racecourse into the wider community fabric of Ratoath.

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The development objective is to create a vibrant mixed-use Urban Centre to serve the emerging New Town of Seven Mills. Located beside Kishoge Train Station, Seven Mills Exchange Square is an inclusive neighbourhood designed to a sustainable density that will anchor the shopping, employment and civic needs the growing community.

ALTU Architects were appointed by Cairn Homes to provide Masterplanning and Architectural Services, leading to a Planning Grant in April 2024.

Incorporating high quality public realm, extensive cycle and walking routes, the development provides an improved integration with the existing Train station and the community.

The dwellings are being designed to a PassivHaus Standard to create quality homes that leave a minimal impact on the environment and lower energy costs to the occupier.

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