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Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Home to the Irish Museum of Modern Art

Old stone bricked building against a blue sky with a few people walking along the courtyard in front

Sectors

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Client

The Office of Public Works

Architect

The Office of Public Works

Royal Hospital Kilmainham (RHK) is an iconic landmark in Ireland. Built in 1690, this historic building cared for veterans from the Battle of the Boyne as well as serving as the Garda headquarters for 20 years, after which it became home to the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA).

We have delivered several schemes with RHK since 2001, including hydraulic lift replacement works, fire, security and gallery lighting upgrades, installation of the new arts lift and a variety of office refurbishment works. Additionally, we provided building services upgrades to the five-level North Range - the development's event space. These works included the full upgrade of fire, lighting, emergency lighting, security, heating and ventilation systems throughout the area.

"Since 2001 we have worked closely with the Office of Public Works to deliver various schemes to this hugely exciting, iconic landmark. We are delighted to see how this historic structure is developing." Derry Kearney, Partner.

Key fact

RHK has featured in movies and TV shows, including The Madman and the Professor, The Tudors and Penny Dreadful

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Key fact

Inspired by Les Invalides in Paris, this is the oldest classical building in Ireland

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Derry Kearney with Dublin office in background

Derry Kearney

Partner, Building Services

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We've provided a full upgrade of fire, lighting, emergency lighting, security, heating and ventilation throughout the building.

Awards

Winner

Cultural Building Lighting Design / Heritage Lighting Design

Lighting Design Awards

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