Apr 09 Student learning leisure complex site works commenced Site works associated with the SLLS project have commenced. |
Jan 08 President Mary Mcaleese opens NCBI’s state of the art premises at Ballincollig Cork. President commends vital role played by NCBI in Cork The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese officially opened NCBI’s (National Council for the Blind of Ireland) state-of-the-art premises at Ballincollig in Cork and thanked the organisation for its important work for people with sight loss in the region. “NCBI’s expansion into this new premises is testament to the invaluable work being done here in the Southern region, and indeed right around the country. Our population is ageing and that places more demand on an organisation like NCBI, which offers support and services to people who experience difficulty with their eyesight,” said President McAleese. “The organisation has responded to these demands positively by assessing the changing needs of their service users and expanding their reach in the community. For many hundreds of families who face feelings of loneliness and helplessness when a loved one loses their sight, NCBI has been an ever-present, caring friend. I would like to take this opportunity today to thank you for fulfilling that important role,” continued President McAleese. NCBI’s Ballincollig office is a purpose-built centre, which is fully accessible to people with disabilities. Many public buildings are difficult to access for people with vision impairments, who often cannot make out entrances, read signage or navigate steps and stairs independently. According to Des Kenny, CEO of NCBI, more forward planning is needed to guarantee accessibility: “A few simple measures can ensure that your building is accessible to as many people as possible. For example, good lighting, different texture underfoot to alert people to steps and stairs, clear, well-placed signage and the use of different colour and contrast can make a building safer and easier to move around for everyone, not just for people with sight loss.” The cost of providing and fitting out this centre was made possible from the resources of NCBI, assisted by a significant contribution from St. Monica’s Trust and the Health Service Executive. St. Monica’s Trust was established to assist people with vision impairments in Cork. For more information or photographs contact Fionnuala Murphy on 01 8821975 or 087 4116925. NCBI is a not for profit charitable organisation which offers support and services nationwide to more than 12,500 people experiencing difficulties with their eyesight. About 18 percent of people using NCBI’s services are completely blind, while 82 percent have varying degrees of usable vision. |
Dec 07 Michael Smurfit School of Business, UCD UCD, Michael Smurfit School of Business, commissioned FKP to design a preliminary proposal for a cutting edge campus which will increase the existing capacity and enhance the use of the existing buildings. See article from UCD Business Connections Magazine, Winter 2007 (1 of 3) See article from UCD Business Connections Magazine, Winter 2007 (2 of 3) See article from UCD Business Connections Magazine, Winter 2007 (3 of 3) |
Nov 07 Arup Head Quarters An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern TD opens new Arup H.Q. in Dublin on the 12th of November, 2007 UCD, Michael Smurfit School of Business, commissioned FKP to design a preliminary proposal for a cutting edge campus which will increase the existing capacity and enhance the use of the existing buildings. Irish Times, November 22nd 2007 Irish Independent, February 21st 2007 |
Oct 07 54 Lansdowne Lane Tucked in between private residences and wrapped around a secluded courtyard, this light-flooded Ballsbridge house is a triumph in design. The exterior structure and interior décor flow seamlessly into each other creating a harmony and balance that its young owner aspired to from the very outset. Click here for details |
Aug 07 Retail Centre, Athlone Athlone gives go ahead to stylish new retail centre. Tucked in between private residences and wrapped around a secluded courtyard, this light-flooded Ballsbridge house is a triumph in design. The exterior structure and interior décor flow seamlessly into each other creating a harmony and balance that its young owner aspired to from the very outset. Sunday Tribune 5th August 2007 |
Jul 07 UCD Gateway Project 2007 Expressions of interest were submitted by leading Architectural firms from five continents.Fitzgerald Kavanagh + Partners in association with Behnisch Architekten, Stuttgart were the only Irish architectural firm included in a shortlist of 5 comprising Zaha Hadid,Michael Hopkins,Ingenhoven and Snohetta invited to prepare design proposals .In July 07 the winning submission was selected by an International jury from a final 3 which included the FKP/BA submission. Click here to view PDF 1 Click here to view PDF 2 Click here to view PDF 3 |
Jan 07 Michael Smurfit Business School Library opens Expressions of interest were submitted by leading Architectural firms from five continents.Fitzgerald Kavanagh + Partners in association with Behnisch Architekten, Stuttgart were the only Irish architectural firm included in a shortlist of 5 comprising Zaha Hadid,Michael Hopkins,Ingenhoven and Snohetta invited to prepare design proposals .In July 07 the winning submission was selected by an International jury from a final 3 which included the FKP/BA submission. UCD Business Connection Magazine Article |
Jul 06 Student Learning Leisure Sport Project ? SLLS FKP as architects in a design team comprising of Arup Engineering and Davis Lang PKS (Quantity Surveyors / Project Management)have been awarded the project together with the Masterplanning of the sporting precinct. |
Feb 05 Arup Head Quarter Building Featured Article in ‘The construction Engineer’ Magazine FKP as architects in a design team comprising of Arup Engineering and Davis Lang PKS (Quantity Surveyors / Project Management)have been awarded the project together with the Masterplanning of the sporting precinct. Click here to read article |
