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Seamus MacGearailt

Technical Director
Client
Presentation Sisters
Architect
Randall McDonnell Architects
Location
Co. Laois
Value
€7.0m
Market

Summary

Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD) provided civil and structural design services for the conservation, extension and refurbishment of this 19th century protected structure in Killenard, Co. Laois.

The project team also included Randall McDonnell Architects, Homan & O'Brien Associates, Anthony Cosgrave & Co. and L&M Keating Ltd. as contractor.

Solution

Mount Saint Anne's is a 19th century protected Georgian mansion to which various extensions were added during the 20th century.

This careful restoration project involved over 2000m² of refurbishment works and the development of 1300m² of new build accommodation.

It encompassed demolition of an existing residential wing to facilitate construction of a new 3-storey dining/residential facility and chapel building, and conversion of an existing chapel and stable building into a modern conference centre and residential accommodation.

We enhanced the overall site layout with additional car and bus parking.

We also installed an on-site wastewater treatment system.

Challenge

Carrying out works in a live, operational retreat centre proved challenging but, by careful phasing of the works, the building continued to operate successfully. 

Highlights

Using large amounts of structural glazed walls, roof and atria enabled us to preserve the visual line of the existing protected building.

Services provided:

Civil and structural design services

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