HARDWARE & SECURITY
The HOPPE AR361 Paris lever handle , the AR910 sashlock and the AR8582 concealed bearing hinge were specified for the project .
A high-quality hinge that ’ s guaranteed for 25 years is likely to outlive the doors themselves and is well worth including in a specification to reduce the need for maintenance . Stainless steel is still the most popular finish and models with straight angular edges are on trend and make a statement in a high-end environment .
Following One Microsoft Court ’ s completion , the high standard of the refurbishment was recognised at the Fit-Out Awards 2020 where the project won Large Office of the Year and Project of the Year .
Blackrock development
Just a short drive away in Blackrock is Zurich House . Previously known as Enterprise House , it too has been transformed into an impressive corporate headquarters with stunning views across the Dublin Bay and mountains .
Owned by Aviva Ireland , the building ’ s redevelopment formed part of a wider
programme to upgrade other properties nearby including the adjacent Blackrock Shopping Centre .
ALTU Architects ( formerly known as Lafferty Architects ) was appointed to design the new offices and as with any project of this high specification , the architectural details were paramount to achieve the aesthetic required .
Renamed Zurich House after its tenant Zurich Insurance , the 75,000sq ft fivestorey Grade A office building features floor to ceiling glazing and is notable for its striking anodised aluminium brise soleil .
The environmental requirements were also an important aspect of the new design , and the building was awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED ) Gold Accreditation for its efficiency .
The redevelopment started in 2015 and staff working in the existing building were decanted to another office for two years whilst the works were carried out . HOPPE ’ s architectural ironmongery was specified for the building shell and core , and supplied by Proline Architectural Hardware . This included external entrance doors , stair cores , risers and the WCs in the lift lobbies , accounting for more than 165 doors .
Ellen Mack continues : “ Products from ARRONE , a brand of the HOPPE Group , including the AR910 mortice sash lock which is suitable for unsprung levers , and the AR3625 , a high-quality bolt through offset pull handle for external doors were integrated into the internal design .
“ For the interior doors , details were a high priority . The AR7383 , a designer concealed overhead door closer that gives a sleek finish and the AR964 , a designer internal lever on a sprung rose for its modern , high-quality aesthetic have been used .”
Given the level of the design and products used , it ’ s no surprise that Zurich House was shortlisted for Commercial Property of the Year category at the Irish Construction Awards 2020 .
With Dublin reported to be the fifth busiest retail estate market in Europe , the trend for using high grade fitout products to revitalise new and refurbished buildings looks set to continue .
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