HKR ArchitectsSenior Architect
Jan. 2008 - Apr. 2011Responsibilities: Design concept interpretation and feasibility studies, Hand sketches and 3D Modelling, building design, client/ local authority/ end user liaison involving public presentations to TD's, staff and local residents, external design team co-ordination including engineers, surveyors, property consultants and suppliers, Planning Permission applications, Building Regulation applications, detail design, tender appraisal, contract administration and post contract administration.
Role included weekly internal management meetings, fee proposals and team management. Urban Regeneration Projects Digital Hub Windmill Site, Thomas Street, Dublin
Project architect for €140m, 54,000sqm mixed use development in Dublin City Centre involving both new build and renovation of existing protected structures including Hotel, Student accommodation, Digital Hub Office space, Commercial, Retail and Leisure facilities. Granted Planning Permission from An Bord Pleanala in June 2010. Northern Quarter Redevelopment, City Centre Dublin
Planning Permission co-ordinator. Granted Planning Permission 2010. Technical assessor for Fire Safety Certificate application, outline construction appraisal and enabling works. Healthcare Projects National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, N.U.I.G. & St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin
Tender submission appraisals and detail design for Michael McNamara & Co. Institutional Projects Thornton Hall Prison, County Dublin Design Architect for implementation stages. Mountjoy Prison, Dublin 9 – Refurbishment Works
Construction stage administration of 3 separate Works packages in existing populated prison Commercial Projects Tripolis Towers, Libya & Stratford City Hotel, London