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Project Data
Name
Project Clancy Quay Phase 2,
Location
Islandbridge, Dublin 8
Architects
Architect O’Mahony Pike Architects
Main Contractor
Glenbeigh Construction Ltd.
Glazing Contractor
TEROCO Windows & Doors
Glazing System
VELFAC V200i Thermally Broken Bi-Modular System
Site Area
2.1 hectares
Housing Type
Residential Units (Phase 2): 163
Completion
2017
Recognition
RIAI Housing Award Winner 2018
Few residential developments in Dublin have demonstrated the potential of urban regeneration as successfully as Clancy Quay. Occupying the historic grounds of the former Clancy Barracks on the southern banks of the River Liffey, the award-winning development transforms a significant military site into a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood where heritage conservation, contemporary architecture and high-quality public realm combine to create a distinctive place to live.
Designed by O’Mahony Pike Architects and constructed by Glenbeigh Construction Ltd., Phase 2 forms a key component of the wider 13.6-acre masterplan that has delivered 422 residential units, approximately 36,000 square feet of commercial accommodation and extensive resident amenities. Today, Clancy Quay is recognised as Ireland’s largest multifamily residential community and a benchmark for sustainable urban regeneration.
The principal challenge was to introduce significant residential density while respecting the disciplined urban structure and architectural character of the former nineteenth-century military barracks. Rather than treating the protected buildings as isolated heritage assets, the architectural strategy sought to integrate them seamlessly within a contemporary residential masterplan, creating a coherent neighbourhood that celebrates both its past and its future.
The development comprises two contemporary apartment buildings, new terraced housing and the careful conservation and refurbishment of nine protected structures, including the distinguished three-storey Victorian Officers’ Mess. Together, these buildings establish a dialogue between historic masonry architecture and modern residential design, allowing each to complement rather than compete with the other.
Glazing plays a fundamental role in defining the architectural character of Clancy Quay, balancing the demands of contemporary residential design with the sensitive regeneration of a historic setting. The fenestration strategy was carefully considered to maximise natural daylight, frame views across landscaped courtyards and public spaces, and strengthen the visual relationship between interior living spaces and the surrounding environment.
Within the contemporary buildings, the window design reinforces the clean, disciplined rhythm of the façades, creating a refined architectural language that complements the robust masonry and brickwork. On the restored protected structures, new glazing interventions were integrated with care, respecting the proportions and character of the original buildings while meeting modern performance standards.
TEROCO supplied and installed the high-performance window systems throughout the development, delivering solutions that combine thermal efficiency, acoustic performance and long-term durability. The glazing contributes significantly to occupant comfort by reducing heat loss, improving daylight penetration and supporting the overall energy performance of the building envelope. The result is a façade strategy that successfully unites architectural aesthetics with technical performance, ensuring the development performs as impressively as it presents.
A defining feature of Clancy Quay is its commitment to creating an exceptional public realm. The introduction of Cambridge Square provides a civic heart to the development, establishing an inviting public space where contemporary architecture and historic buildings sit comfortably alongside one another.
Beyond the square, a carefully considered network of landscaped gardens, pedestrian walkways and visual corridors improves permeability throughout the site, connecting South Circular Road with the River Liffey while strengthening links to surrounding neighbourhoods. These interconnected spaces encourage walking, promote social interaction and create a strong sense of place, ensuring the development functions as an extension of the existing city rather than a self-contained enclave.
A prominent apartment building addressing South Circular Road establishes a confident urban edge, while contemporary courtyard houses complete the original streetscape of the former barracks. The result is a development that respects the geometry and hierarchy of the historic military complex while confidently expressing a modern architectural language.
The success of Clancy Quay lies in the restraint of its architectural palette. Robust masonry, contemporary glazing and carefully detailed façades complement the enduring character of the Victorian barracks buildings without resorting to imitation. The distinction between historic and contemporary interventions remains clear, allowing each architectural period to retain its own identity while contributing to a unified streetscape.
Natural daylight, generous proportions and carefully framed views reinforce the quality of the residential environment, while the relationship between buildings and landscaped spaces creates an attractive sequence of public and private realms throughout the development.
High-performance building envelope systems play an important role in supporting both architectural quality and long-term residential comfort. TEROCO supplied and installed the window systems throughout the development, contributing to the clean architectural expression of the façades while supporting energy efficiency, thermal performance, acoustic comfort and generous levels of natural daylight within each home.
The glazing strategy reinforces the simplicity of the architectural composition while meeting the performance standards expected of contemporary urban housing.
Perhaps Clancy Quay’s greatest sustainable achievement lies not only in the performance of its new buildings, but in its commitment to adaptive reuse. The conservation of nine protected structures preserved significant embodied carbon while safeguarding an important part of Dublin’s architectural heritage.
Combined with high-quality contemporary construction, extensive landscaping and a pedestrian-focused masterplan, the project demonstrates how regeneration can successfully balance environmental responsibility with architectural ambition and social value.
Clancy Quay is far more than a residential development; it is a compelling example of how thoughtful masterplanning, sensitive conservation and contemporary architecture can revitalise historic urban sites. By successfully integrating heritage buildings with modern homes and generous public spaces, the project has created a thriving new neighbourhood that respects Dublin’s architectural legacy while embracing the demands of twenty-first-century city living.
Awarded the RIAI Housing Award in 2018, Clancy Quay remains a benchmark for residential regeneration in Ireland—demonstrating that the most successful developments are those where history, architecture and community are conceived as parts of a single, enduring vision.
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