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ALTU in conjunction with the Collen Construction design team worked closely with Whirlpool to provide a bespoke fit-out that caters to their special requirements in the most sustainable manner, providing a design that will see the fit-out re-useable post Whirlpool tenancy.

The scope of works includes; a canteen, reception with bespoke furniture, open office space and accommodation for specialist departments, a range of different sized meeting spaces, comms and specialist IT requirements, extensive building servicing and coordination of the same.

This project could only be achieved in the given time frame with a BIM Level 2 coordinated design team and a common data environment. Designs can be clearly communicated to both the clients and on-site with real time 3D images, models and synchronised drawings and schedules generated from the architectural model. All consultant models are combined, “federated”, into a working model to foresee any possible problems in 3D before they might occur on site. Structure, services, fit-out installations and furniture can be tested in proposed locations before construction. Lists and schedules generated from the model ensures the evolving brief requirements are accommodated.

The relocation met the deadlines and tight time constrains with Whirlpool and the end-users providing positive feedback on the results.

Prometric is a leading provider of technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions to many of the world’s most recognized licensing and certification organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies.

Initially ALTU were engaged to undertake the due diligence process on this project, which included simultaneous programming and completion of Landlord works and plant resuscitation.

In order to meet the client’s challenging timeline, it made sense to utilize the acquired knowledge of the team that had worked on the due diligence and continue their involvement with the project.

Already familiar with the requirements for the fit-out and the design of the subject property, ALTU could act as a single point of contact and responsibility to the client.

Our BIM capabilities were used throughout the process to inform space planning, enable visualizations and assist scheduling, all of which facilitated prompt decision making in respect of finish selection, furniture layouts etc. The project was delivered within programme and budget.

Momentum is a company provides award-winning Soft Services to businesses and organisations based in UK and Ireland. They engaged ALTU to develop their new Headquarter premises in Dublin 12.

When they bought a disused 1970’s Warehouse fronting Naas Road at the Bluebell Luas Stop, a former distribution centre for Heineken, they engaged ALTU to redevelop it into their new Headquarters comprising office space, training facilities and a secure warehouse.

The existing fabric of the building was in poor repair, although tests on the Portal Steel Frame concluded that it was structurally sound. It was decided to strip the building fabric back to the portal frame, create a new two storey office and staff facilities block to the front of the building and a high bay warehouse to the rear.

A new highly insulated skin with large expanses of full height north facing curtain walling to the office areas and rooflights to the warehouse, maximised daylight while providing an energy efficient and pleasant working environment.

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.

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.