Project: Residential Campus, University College Dublin (1,500 Beds)
Completion: May 2020
Project Address: University College Dublin, Belfield Campus, Stillorgan Road, Dublin, Ireland
Architect: Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
Façade Consultants: Billing Design Associates (BDA)
Contractor: JJ Rhatigan Ltd
Scope of Work
This project demanded an exceptional level of precision and quality, meeting the rigorous standards set by Billing Design Associates (BDA)—renowned for their high specification and exacting expectations. AluFactory delivered a cutting-edge façade solution tailored for a world-class residential campus.
• Aluminium Windows and Doors
• Curtain Walls
• Roof Lights
• Natural Smoke Heat Exhaust Ventilation System (NSHEVS)
• Brise Soleil Systems
Profile System
• Reynaers CS77HI
• Reynaers MasterLine 8
• Reynaers CW50
• Schüco Brise Soleil
• Smoke Exhaust System by D+H Mechatronics
Glazing Details
• Roof Lights: 10mm Toughened Glass with HST, SunGuard 51/28 Coating
• Ground Floor Windows: 12mm Laminated Heat Strengthened Safety Glass with Double Interlayer (0.76mm), 12mm Argon-Filled Cavity, 4mm Float Glass, 10mm Argon-Filled Cavity, Double Low-E Coating
Key Features
• Precision Engineering: Delivered a façade system designed to meet the high-performance standards set by BDA, ensuring superior durability, thermal efficiency, and aesthetics.
• Advanced Smoke Ventilation System: Integrated a Natural Smoke Heat Exhaust Ventilation System, fully compliant with fire safety regulations.
• High-Performance Glazing: Utilized advanced coatings and laminated safety glass for maximum energy efficiency, solar control, and safety.
This landmark project underscores AluFactory’s ability to deliver high-specification façade solutions for large-scale, high-stakes developments. It demonstrates our commitment to excellence and our capability to meet the most demanding expectations in design, performance, and project delivery.
Awards
At the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2022, it received the title of Building of the Year – Educational.