Smithfield House

Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy

Smithfield House

Studio Anois

ARCHITECTS
Studio Anois

MANUFACTURERS
auder, Ikea, Vindr

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Declan Crowley/ Niamh Chambers

PHOTOGRAPHS
Aisling Mccoy

AREA
150 m²

YEAR
2021

LOCATION
Dublin, Ireland

CATEGORY
Houses, Detail

This early Georgian city center building has undergone extensive renovation to create a sustainable contemporary home in the heart of Dublin city.

Smithfield House
Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy
Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy

The majority of the building was destroyed in a fire in the 1980’s with most of the original features eradicated, leaving only the original front facade and party wall.

The design intent was to work with the existing fabric as much as possible.

The existing structural beams and posts were retained, and the brick party wall was exposed.

Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy
Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy
Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy

At the front façade, the damaged cement pebble dash render was removed, and sliding sash windows were reinstated.

A new top-lit central stairwell connects all floors whilst allowing light deep into the plan and provides access to a generous private roof garden that capitalizes on the panoramic views across the city.

Due to the density of the site, the main living spaces were moved to the second floor to make the most of the solar gains throughout the day.

Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy
Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy
Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy

The functional areas of the house such as the bathrooms and storage areas have been compressed into the darkest areas of the house, to maximize the light in the primary living spaces.

The property has been thermally upgraded throughout, a heat pump heating system has been installed, and a sedum green roof has been placed at the roof level, promoting biodiversity in the city and providing additional green space.

This is an example of how a sensitive approach can preserve and enhance our existing built fabric whilst providing a beautiful sustainable space for city living.

Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy
Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy


Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy
Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy
Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy


Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy
Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy


Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy
Smithfield House
© Aisling Mccoy


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