Capital Dock

Located on the peninsula that separates Grand Canal Dock from the River Liffey, the layout of this strategic urban quarter has been carefully considered to create a development of distinction, with a variety of high quality public spaces and exemplary building designs. The scheme includes three residential buildings, a cluster of three office blocks and a pavilion building on the waters’ edge, arranged around two significant public spaces of contrasting character - a sheltered square, surrounded by buildings on all sides, and a large, open park with expansive views of the water to the north east of the site. The public realm is activated by social, café and cultural uses located at ground and first floors, which are intended to serve both the schemes’ occupants and the wider community. The subject scheme provides a 30:70 residential: commercial ratio within its own site boundaries. The buildings are designed as strong, simple forms, taking reference from the traditional industrial architecture of the docklands. Their simple geometry and robust materiality are concerned with permanence and timelessness. The residential elements of Capital Dock are designed to maximise the opportunities presented by both the site and the brief, with a good mix of residential unit types, private, communal and public external spaces and excellent tenant amenity facilities. The residential units are adaptable and flexible, providing for the changing needs of their occupants, including families with children. 90% of the units are dual aspect, and enjoy views over the water. All units are generously proportioned, exceeding the standard sizes prescribed by the local authority, with 1 bedroom units measuring 55m², 2 bedroom units ranging between 80m² to 90m², and 3 bedroom units being 100m² or greater. All apartments have generous, private winter-garden spaces, the flexible screening of which mitigates the windy conditions in this exposed location. The winter gardens have weatherproof glazed screening on both their external and internal facades, allowing the occupant to choose whether the space is used as an external amenity, or if it becomes an extension of the internal living zone. In addition, all residential units have access to shared roof terraces, which provide space for communal social activities and capture views of the city scape. The tenant amenity spaces include a concierge facility, gymnasium, cinema, residents lounge, and business suites.