No. 1 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 and No. 2 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2
The development will consist of: Alterations to a previously approved development (Reg. Refs. 3752/21 and 4154/22) which provided for the demolition of the existing vacant warehouse structure at No. 2 Grand Canal Quay (2,241 sq.m) and the construction of a part 8 to part 15 storey (proposed 8-storey element facing west and proposed 15-storey element facing Grand Canal Quay to the east), over basement level, contemporary glazed office building. The alterations to the previously approved scheme (Reg. Ref. 3752/21 and Reg. Ref. 4154/22) include the following: (i) the addition of 2 no. floor levels of office space atop the approved 8-storey rear block to the west to now provide for a part 10 storey to part 15 storey office building; (ii) relocation of the approved 8th floor roof terrace to the proposed 10th floor level and the provision of revised landscaping to same; (iii) the addition of PV panels on an elevated structure at the 10th floor level roof space; (iv) an increase in the floor area of the approved building to the north and west from 3rd to 9th floor level (from 7,993 (approved) to 9,345 sq.m (proposed)); (v) reduction in size (from 176sq.m to 97sq.m) and reconfiguration of proposed winter garden at 13th floor level; (vi) revised 14th roof plan including the addition of PV panels on an elevated structure at roof level, amendments to the approved recessed roof top plant enclosure, the removal of the previously approved rooflights, and a revised parapet detail; (vii) the provision of integrated PV panels to the eastern elevation from 3rd floor level to 14th floor level, on the southern elevation from 8th floor level to 14th floor level, and on the western elevation from 10th floor level to 14th floor level. Proposed internal modifications include: (viii) revisions to the basement level layout to provide for a minor increase to the basement footprint to the north-east and south-west, revisions to the plant room layout, and the inclusion of an accessible toilet; (ix) internal alterations at ground floor level including a revised entrance hall arrangement and minor amendments to stair core 01 and stair core 02. The front (eastern) building line has been moved further east, in line with No. 1 Grand Canal Quay to the south; (x) removal of 1st floor mezzanine level, and associated spiral stairs and lift and minor alterations to stair core 01 and stair core 02; (xi) removal of 14th floor mezzanine level and associated spiral stair; (xii) minor revisions to the northern elevation including a revised soffit detail. The above amendments result in an increased overall floor area of 18,723sq.m including basement level. The development also includes drainage, revised landscaping at ground floor level, boundary treatments and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development including lighting and signage.