BLACKHALL PLAZA, SMITHFIELD, DUBLIN 7

The Blackhall Plaza apartment development located in Smithfield, Dublin 7 comprised the provision of 41 no. apartment units split over 2 no. new blocks; 1 no. five-storey, and 1 no. seven-storey. The complex features a single-storey basement, an open external courtyard, green roofs, and tenant amenity spaces. The development was designed and constructed with social housing in mind and is currently let to Dublin City Council.

The development presented several structural challenges. Basement construction was exceptionally challenging as Smithfield is one of Dublin’s most historic quarters thus necessitating extensive Archaeological interaction. Archaeological excavation uncovered a terrace of three cellars fronting onto Blackhall Street, beneath and overlying a significant depth of post-medieval demolition rubble and made ground.