Riverside IV
35,000 sq. m commercial offices
Riverside IV is the last remaining Grand Canal Harbour site in Dublin’s Docklands, located centrally between the Grand Canal Dock and the River Liffey. RKD Architects have designed a 35,000 sq. m. office and residential mixed-use development taking advantage of this great location. The main commercial/office buildings face onto Sir John Rogerson’s Quay and range from 7 storeys in height down to 4 storeys. The main office block has uninterrupted views of the river and incorporates a stunning 400 sq. m. atrium rising over 7 storeys.
RKD incorporated a clear glazed roof and a large glazed facade on the south side of the atrium allowing the space and the surrounding offices to be flooded with natural daylight and have a continuous connection with the exterior surroundings. The facade design approach provides for a combination of glass and aluminium panels to achieve a distinctive and contemporary frontage along the river boardwalk. These buildings also embrace the latest innovations in office planning, owner and tenant flexibility and environmental technology through the use of open plans with large structural spans.
Block A of the offices is occupied by MOP Solicitors as their new 14,000 sq. m. headquarters. As the lease agreement preceded the building construction, RKD was able to liaise with the tenant’s design team to tailor the building, particularly its planning and structural modules to the needs of the tenant. This requirement included for the provision of a predominantly cellular office environment. The residential buildings are located on the south side of the development and will be modern and contemporary in their design with some views towards the river Liffey and communal landscaped roof gardens for use by the residents. Riverside IV offers a high quality of employment, living and recreation accommodation in a relaxed environment which will help to define this exciting new quarter of the city.
Location
- Dublin, Ireland
Area
- 35,000 sq. m
Completion
- 2007
Cost
- €90m