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Sessions House

 1024 768 RMCC

This was originally built in 1836 as a court house with a bridwell to the rear, during the War of Independence the building was burnt down, nearly 100 years to the day when we took possession of the building to regenerate the past. The previous refurbishment was in 1929, where one of the then workforce left behind a time capsule of their presence, with his name, date, address, and employers details on a piece of timber left hidden in the floor boards. Needless to say, we left it behind us, with our own capsule for the next generation to find it.

The challenge to renovate and restore this, was a huge undertaking as prior to the start of the project, it was a dark, damp and uninviting space. The challenge was added to by the fact that the building was located on a highly restricted site, with limited access from the front and no access from the rear. What could be salvaged was salvaged, including, amongst many other items, the 1920s stairwell, original fireplaces, and tiled flooring.

Layout alterations to the interior of the building were sympathetic to its history, and also allowed for the creation of additional space. Extension were added to both sides of the building. The ground floor was removed and new floor slab with underfloor heating was installed. During the process we uncovered a well. The main court room had a mezzanine floor installed with a circular glazed screen the to lower half. The building was completed fitted out to suit the end needs as a National Centre of Excellence for Jewellery and Goldsmithing.

Core Credit Union

 1024 768 RMCC

Client: Core Credit Union
Location: Clara House – Glenageary Co. Dublin
Project Manager: RE Project Partners
Architect: Kruger Lyons Architects
Value: €1m
Duration: 20 weeks
Completed: Dec 2020

Project Features:
• The project is for the complete strip out of the
existing internal finishes.
• Installation of a new lift to serve the four floors
which will require the construction of a new lift
shaft.
• The internal of the building was completely
refurbished, works included new floor finishes,
ceiling finishes, walls, both plasterboard and
glass.
• Installed folding walls.
• The external works involved the installation of a
new platform lift and upgrade of the existing
parking and yard area.
• Complete new installation of electrical and
mechanical services.
• The entire envelop of the building received an
insulation upgrade, along with new roof
coverings, rooflights and windows

Áras an Chontae

 1024 768 RMCC

Client: Laois Count Council

Location: Áras on Chontae – Meeting Room
Architect: RMCC
Value: €150K
Duration: 8 weeks
Completed: April 2022

Project Features:

• Executive Meeting Room, Fine Gael & Fianna
Fail Room, Corridor & Vestibule renovated with
works to the existing ceilings, floors, walls, etc..
• Decoration included specialist wall papering,
graphics and sign writing.
• The executive meeting rooms had all the walls
panelled out to provide seating, storage and
containment of the heating system.
• Works carried out within a live building which
required co-ordination with staff and users.
• Furniture which includes chairs, sofas, tables,
storage units, etc. supplied by rmcc

Barclay House

 1024 768 RMCC

Client: CE Leisure

Location: Barclay House, Pembroke Place, Dublin 2.

 

Architect: RMCC (Design & Build)

Project Manager: RMCC

Value: €150k

Duration: 15 weeks

Completed: Mar 2017

Project Features:
• This is a 1980 building which had become very date and not fit for purpose therefore it required a complete strip-out and refurbishment.
• The first floor was upgraded to become the executive suite with CEO office, open plan office space, tea station, filling room and a boardroom.
• The second floor is a the main office area, which is and open plan area with meeting rooms, private booths for video calls, canteen area, etc..
• The electrical and heating systems upgrade to meet the needs of the building users.
• The circulation area and main entrance refurbished with new floor and wall finishes. The handrail to the stairs replaced with a new handrail which is a combination of glass, stainless steel and oak.

 

Capital Credit Union

 1024 559 RMCC

Client: Capital Credit Union

Location: Leopardstown Shopping Centre

Architect: Kruger Lyons Architects

Value: €400,000

Duration: 10 weeks

Completed: Feb 2019

Project Features:

  • This project was short listed for Retail Project of the Year in the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2019 and we were awarded Best Commercial Fit-Out & Refurbishment Specialist – Republic of Ireland by Build Magazine.
  • The works comprised of the fit-out of an existing grey shell building within a live busy shopping centre.
  • The external façade had to be altered to accommodate a new entrance location, with two automated doors installed.
  • Fit out works included glazed and plasterboard partitions, detailed plasterboard ceilings and bulkheads, the floor finish is stone carpet and carpet tiles. A great amount of detail was put into the graphics to walls & glazing.
  • The lamp shades had to be specially sources and commissioned for the project. Particular attention had to be given to attain uniform lux level from each unit.
  • The joinery package included a banking counter, curved desks and elliptical column enclosures.
  • This was a turn-key project, so all the equipment installation was incorporated into our programme.
  • The unit was very highly serviced with electrical installation, including power, data, intruder alarm, fire alarm, access control, cctv, etc. The mechanical works included concealed air conditioning units, ventilation with concealed internal AHU and plumbing works to canteen and toilets. A sprinkler system which included void protection.

MSD – Fit Out

 1024 576 RMCC

Client: Merck Sharp & Dohme / CBRE
Location: Ballydine, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Architect: CJ Falconer Architects
JV: Semiton
Value: €320,000
Duration: 4 weeks
Completed: July 2018

Project Features:

  • During the annual four week shut-down, the existing office space in both the Engineering building and the Administration building were completed striped out and new finishes and layout applied.
  • There were eight individual Webex rooms built to a very high level both aesthetically and acoustically.
  • Feature ceiling with lighting installed.
  • Feature tea station.
  • All works had to be carried out to a very high standard in an unbelievably compressed programme but safety still remain paramount in this very safety conscious site.

Stanhope St. – Secondary School

 1024 576 RMCC

Client: Stanhope St. Secondary School
Location: Off Manor St., Stoneybatter, Dublin 7.
Architect: Evelyn D’Arcy Architecture
Value: €190,000
Duration: 6 weeks
Completed: Sep 2016

Project Features:

  • Complete strip out of the existing canteen, toilets, stage area, corridor. The existing block walls, floor covering, plumbing and electrical installation were removed ready for new.
  • The underside of the roof was insulated in a rigid insulation board before, any services could be installed, which in turn had to be complete before the plasterboard ceiling was installed, slabbed and plastered.
  • The external walls had to be drylined and insulated, and the opportunity was taken to conceal on the services within the wall.
  • New marmoleum floor covering was install with feature circles.
  • New Ecophone Solo Acoustic panels fitted to the ceiling to reduce noise reverberation.
  • Full fit-out including all specialist joinery for window bay seating and breakfast bar.
  • This was an excellent project, which had an excellent client, architect and contract team, which resulted in the project being handed over on time, within budget and most importantly to the high standards expected.

Gunnersbury Automotive – Fit Out

 711 400 RMCC

Client: Gunnersbury Automotive
Location: Stadium Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Project Manager: Barry Lyons Designs
Architect: Barry Lyons Design
Value: €340,000
Duration: 16 weeks
Completed: Jul 2017

Project Features:

  • The works entailed the reconstruction and reconfiguration of an existing ware house and office area to accommodate two testing rooms, office area, reception and staff facilities.
  • Mezzanine level extension consisting of hollowcore slab, blockwork, structural steel elements built within the existing unit.
  • Existing concrete stairs and solid supporting blockwork walls removed, new precast stairs and structural steelwork installed.
  • Demolition of existing partitions to facilitate new layout.
  • Replace the existing aluminium door and glazed screen.
  • New tiled floor finish and resin floor to testing room area.
  • New ceiling and wall finishes.
  • Fit-out of testing rooms, which included the
    installation of stainless benches.
  • Mechanical, electrical, compressed air, fire
    alarm, cctv, intruder alarm, etc.

 

St. Canice’s Credit Union – Kilkenny

 1024 576 RMCC

Client: St. Canice’s Credit Union
Location: 78/79, High St., Kilkenny
Architect: Bluett O’Donoghue Architects
Value: €1,000,000
Duration: 26 weeks
Completed: Dec 2017

Project Features:

  • Complete strip out of an existing building of the historic Butter Slip, removal of internal supporting walls and installation of new steel structure. Raised the height of the floor level so the level of the new extension and the existing building remain constant after opes are formed through the 2m thick medieval party walls between No. 78 & 79.
  • Fit-out of new loans area in extension, including, joinery, ceilings, floor covering, m&e, etc. before the final breakthrough to join new loans area and existing banking hall.
  • Fit out of the first and second floor and a breakthrough which included a link corridor at first floor level to join no. 78 & 79.
  • The front façade, gutters, roof and sash windows were all refurbished or upgraded.
  • Works included an upgrade of the roof finishes and the fire proofing of the entire building.
  • The existing ground floor banking hall was revised
  • All works were carried out in a manner to allow the
    client to remain open and operational throughout the
    entire project.
  • As this project was on the main commercial &
    tourist street in Kilkenny, and provided no compound area for loading or unloading, the RMC2 project team showed their ability to accommodate this which includes an extraordinary ability to deal in live building, working on busy streets with high volumes of pedestrians.