The Chq Building, (formerly Stack A), Custom House Quay, Dublin 1
The works are located at the southern end of The chq Building within the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum at basement / vault level. The development will consist of the removal of existing walls dividing Vault I-3 / H-3, Vault I-4/ H-4 and Vault I-5 / H-5 at basement level and the introduction of glazed screen walls at the southern gable entry of each of the three vaults. Ancillary works include the reinstatement of floor in each vault in the position of the existing walls, removal of existing and provision of new floor in Vaults I-4 and I-5, extended ceiling trusses, exhibition features and associated repairs. Provision of mirror surface (5.3m width x 3.2m height) at modern external retaining wall within lightwell aligned with and south of Vault I-3. All repairs and alterations to be carried out in compliance with conservation best practice.