Bracegrade Project: Garden of Remembrance
Project Type: PRECINCT IMPROVEMENTS
The project consisted of the construction of a new viewing platform and pedestrian entrance to the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square North, directly opposite the Hugh Lane Gallery.
The work comprised of the following:
- Removal of the existing wall and railings
- Construction of raised platform and two new granite stone-clad in-situ concrete stairs to allow access from Parnell Square North to the lower level of the gardens
- Installation of a 1.5m high glass balustrade which formed a visual link and a physical barrier to the existing sunken garden
- Installation of new granite bollards at the upper level
- Installation of a LED lighting system within the stainless steel hand rail system
- Fitting new stainless steel handrails
- Construction of a new traffic calming island on Parnell St. North opposite the Hugh Lane Gallery
Bracegrade Limited performed the role of Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS).
Main Contractor : Bracegrade Limited
Client : OPW/ Dublin City Council
Architect : City Architect’s Division
Civil/Structural Engineer : Buro Happold
Electrical Engineer : Dublin City Council Public Lighting Division
Quantity Surveyors : DCC Quantity Surveyor’s Division
Contract Value : €.85m
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