Public
Stradbally Fire Station
- Location
- Stradbally, Co. Laois
- Year
- 2024–Present
- Role
- Architect
- Stage
- Sketch Design, Tender, FSC/DAC, Construction
- Contribution
- Worked alongside a Director through sketch design, tender and construction stages. Selected drawings shown were prepared by me or developed collaboratively with the Director. All visualisations shown were produced by me.
Public works project involving the construction of a new two bay fire station for Laois County Fire & Rescue Service in Stradbally, Co. Laois. The project includes demolition of the existing Civil Defence building and construction of a new two storey fire station, appliance bays, training tower, training yard, car parking and associated site development works.
The building was developed to support the operational requirements of a modern fire service, with careful consideration of emergency vehicle movements, firefighter circulation, robust materials, site layout, training use and long term durability. The project recently commenced on site and is currently progressing through construction stage.
This project provided strong experience in the design and delivery of emergency services buildings, including the coordination of operational requirements, technical documentation, fire safety information and public sector tender procedures.
Visualisations
Drawings
Key Responsibilities
- Prepared and updated architectural drawings, schedules and tender/construction documentation
- Prepared 3D models and visualisations to support design development and presentation of the proposed buildings
- Assisted with FSC/DAC packages
- Coordinated architectural information with structural, civil, M&E and QS input
- Helped resolve design items relating to appliance bays, staff facilities, training areas and fire tender circulation
- Supported construction stage queries and design team responses
- Gained experience in public sector and Public Works Contract tender processes