Client
University College Dublin
Architect
Kavanagh Tuite Architects
PQS
Kane Crowe Kavanagh
C&S Engineer
Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates
Services Engineer
Homan O'Brien
Construction of a new incubation facility for high-tech start-ups and a hub for innovation-related activities, as part of UCD’s Research & Innovation programme.
Works involved the refurbishment and restoration of the existing east quadrangle of Merville House, a protected structure which contains 3 blocks (North, East & West), and the demolition and reconstruction of a new two storey south wing.
The building now provides 23no. new business units, laboratories and co-working spaces for UCD Nova Institute.
A new incubation hub for innovation on the UCD campus.