| Gardiner Architects was established in 1995, initially
comprising of the merging of the four principals' individual practices
along with the set up of a small technical and administrative base.
The practice now comprises of the four principals and thirteen technical
and administrative staff.
Since its formation, Gardiner Architects has developed a client
base, which includes corporate, community, public and private sector
projects. The Practice has completed a number of local authority
commissions, along with a community/sport centre, a private residential
nursing home, office and hotel fit-outs /refurbishment and private
commissions.
In the field of housing, Gardiner Architects is strongly committed
to the provision of social housing through state and voluntary agencies.
The practice has significant experience in this field and is currently
engaged in a number of projects for various local authorities. The
practice has developed specialist knowledge in the following areas,
which reflect current policy associated with the provision of social
housing:
- Tenant Consultation
- Estate Management and Precinct Improvement
- Housing data and cost analysis
- Energy Conservation
- Sustainable design and construction
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The practice was awarded a commendation for its entry in the "Ballymun
Gateway" housing competition.
It is also a member of the Leonardo Da Vinci Project, an E.U. sponsored
body established to promote Sustainable Design.
Gardiner Architects is also strongly committed to the undertaking
of projects, which contribute to the regeneration of disadvantaged
urban areas and is currently involved in projects in the north-east
Dublin inner city area. The practice is also involved in the preparation
of Master Plans for urban regeneration and improvement, outside
of the Dublin area.
In addition to the above services the practice is involved with
interior design, space planning, has developed an expertise in designing
for the barrier free environment and has gained experience in the
conservation of period buildings.
The practice is fully computerised with all technical information
digitally developed using Bently Microstation CAD software. It has
recently upgraded its computer system including the provision of
remote access, enabling staff to work in any part of the country
while maintaining full contact with office resources in Dublin.
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(College of Technology, Bolton Street 1977)
Patrick Cassidy’s involvement in Social Housing extends back
over a period of twenty-five years; firstly as a student with Islington
Borough Council, he then worked with Kidney Burke– Kennedy Doyle
on City Quay and Ringsend Housing and later with Delaney Mc Veigh
and Pike on Clanbrassil Street and Liberties Housing. He was Executive
Architect with Dublin County Council for a four year period where
he was mainly involved in the Housing Maintenance Section. Since forming
Gardiner Architects in 1995, he has been entirely engaged in Social
Housing projects for Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council,
Ballymun Regeneration Ltd and lately Laois County Council. |
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(College of Technology, Bolton Street 1977)
Following qualification Paul Kelly joined Chamberlain Powell and Bon
and worked on the Barbican project in London. He was project architect
with Robinson Keefe and Devane on Cavan Hospital up to commencement
of construction works. In 1982 he commenced private practice and since
then has completed a wide variety of commissions in the residential,
retail, commercial and industrial areas. He was head of the RIAI practice
division in the early 90’s and has been a member of various RIAI
committees including those dealing with Building Regulations, Health
and Safety, and Information Technology. |
(College of Technology, Bolton Street 1977)
Michael Breen has been involved in a wide range of commercial projects
since qualifying in 1977. He worked with O’Reilly Associates
for 9 years and was responsible for the design and completion of the
award-winning Granary in Michael Street, Limerick. He went into private
practice in 1986 and was responsible for a series of trade union,
community and voluntary projects including the new head office of
the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. Lately he has developed an experience
in the sports area and was responsible for the completion of the Dalymount
Park refurbishment for Bohemian Football Club. Since the formation
of Gardiner Architects he has been involved in most of the major projects
in the practice. |
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(College of Technology, Bolton Street 1976)
Gerard Larkin, after qualification, worked initially with Delaney
McVeigh and Pike on local authority housing in the South inner city
Dublin area. He subsequently worked with Raymond F.McDonnell for a
number of years as project Architect on a variety of commissions including
local authority housing in the Clondalkin and Tallaght area, private
residential developments, primary school projects, a Dublin VEC Community
College and a FAS training centre in the Baldoyle area. He commenced
private practice in 1986 where he specialised mainly in private sector
residential (housing and apartment) developments. Since the formation
of Gardiner Architects he has been engaged in most of the major projects
in the practice. |
