The Library project at the chapel building in the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of
Business, forms part of a series of re-use and refurbishment projects which revive old
disused buildings and inject a new purpose and place for them in the 21st Century,
on the Carysfort Campus.

The symbolism of the Chapel / Library relationship provided a stimulating backdrop
to the project. We decided to retain and refurbish all the significant and wonderful
elements of the building, the stained glass, vaulted ceiling, stonework etc. To compliment
and enhance these, we sensitively placed a new mezzanine structure within
the original building, independent of the original architecture. A limited palette of
glass and steel and American White Oak create a beautifully lit space, which is sunfilled
by day and uplighted along the ceiling vault lines at night.

A glass entrance box and link building provide the new elements to allow the building
to integrate with the remainder of the campus and adjoining buildings. The
entrance courtyard provides a subtle and welcoming new entrance to the chapel.