This redevelopment of the site of the former St. Lawrences Hotel on Harbour
Road makes the most of this striking water front location over looking the fishing
harbour in Howth. The development involved the retention of two landmark
buildings, The “Villa” building and the “Findlater” Building and integrating these
with a modern apartment building, entertainment complex, an underground
carpark and extensive retaining wall system.

The project consists of the refurbishment and part reconstruction of the “Villa” to
residential use, acting as a centre piece to the residential element of the scheme,
consisting of 58 apartments. The two modern wings are three storeys high with
large pent house apartments set back at roof level.

The “Findlater” building is a late Nineteenth Century, three storey building, located
at the front of the site adjacent to the entrance to the basement carpark. The
main building was demolished leaving the historic facade in situ. A basement
level with direct access to the carpark was provided. Two three storey glazed
structures were added to the sides, one curved in plan, taking advantage of the
harbour views and the second containing access to the upper storey restaurant
and acting as a book end to the building.