This site’s location on the North Road, Drogheda and existing characteristics offer a number of unique features which have contributed to the development of the proposed design.

The clients desire to create a contemporary residential development on a site that adjoins so many different neighbouring gardens posed as quite a design challenge. The concept of privacy became a strong driver in the development of the design generating an idea of a ‘hard outer shell’ with a ‘soft centre’. It also became extremely important to retain the mature the trees to the northwest of the site which once formed part of Anneville Avenue. These trees provide excellent mature landscaping for any new development as well as a strong sense of place

These ideas manifested in the creation of a central courtyard surrounded by a strong outer armour which will incorporate all of the necessary accommodation including the existing McKevitt King Office Building and existing 3 storey apartment building, as well as the protected farmhouse structure.

The almost rural feel of the site in the urban context has also influenced the style of expression, giving rising to a building form and material choice which is to be interpreted as a traditional classic with a contemporary twist.

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