The Beamish and Crawford Bridges, Cork, with structural design by Arup, form a central element of the regeneration of this area of Cork. Commissioned by Cork City Council, the project comprises two architecturally distinctive pedestrian and cycle bridges that reconnect the historic city core with its education and commercial districts.

The asymmetric arch and curved deck of the Northern Bridge, combined with the tied arch form of the Southern Bridge, introduce visual variety, while the finishing treatments unify the scheme into a coherent whole. Responding to complex flood constraints, sensitive heritage assets and a restricted urban environment, the structures integrate innovative active and passive flood protection measures within elegant, materially efficient forms.

Advanced modelling and digital coordination optimised geometry, fabrication and installation. The bridges exhibit a high standard of creativity and establish enduring civic landmarks that promote active travel, enhance the public realm, and anchor the wider Beamish and Crawford Quarter regeneration.

Located in the historic heart of Dublin, this former stables and forge was turned into three storey offices by DCC in the 1990’s. The current project added a further two floors which, through inspection, historic drawing review, and analysis, were supported off existing walls and foundations. The project is a worthy winner given its attention to detail, reuse of existing historic structure and the successful marriage of old and new. The concept of exposing the primary structure of the new project is considered a welcome expression of engineering form and function.

Located on a tight, City Centre site in an Architectural Conservation Area, the project involved the construction of a seven storey over basement office with a glazed atrium, coupled with the restoration of four protected, semi-derelict, 18th century Georgian Houses. The Consulting Engineer assessed the protected structures for suitability from floors through to brickwork. Some facades had moved away from the buildings and had to be tied back to the party walls. Underpinning required in locations. The scheme is an example of engineering excellence providing real world solutions for the reuse and re-integration of older Protected Structures.