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| June 22, 2015
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Isabel’s Picks for Summer 2015

 

NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE 

Just add some blue sky

2015_02_Summer Picks

 

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1. FOUNTAIN

Manufacturer: Kelkay

Name: 4603L Tranquility Fountain

Key features: L.E.D. lights in silver globe, for indoor & outdoor use, low voltage.

Price range: €199

Available in Ireland from:  Arboretum

 

2. SLIDING POCKET DOOR

Manufacturer: Selo

System: Enigma

Price range: n/a

Key features: The concealed frame kits provide a beautifully sleek and clean finish.

Available from:  Selo UK

 

3. FACADE PANELS

Manufacturer: Tegral

Product name: Equitone [linea]

Price range: n/a

Material: Fibre cement.

Key facts: Unique 3D shaped, through-coloured facade material that plays with light and shadow. Linea displays a linear texture that highlights the raw inner texture of the core fibre cement material.

Available in Ireland from:  Tegral

 

4. FLOOR DECKING

Manufacturer: IKEA

Product name: RUNNEN

Price range: € 24.00  / 9 pack

Material: Solid acacia, polypropylene plastic.

Available in Ireland from: IKEA

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| June 11, 2015
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Brandon House Hotel Returns to its Full Glory

 

We are delighted to see the completion of Phase 2 of the Conservation and Repair Works at the Brandon House Hotel.

 

The original building of the Brandon House Hotel is a Protected Structure built between 1841-1874 and located in New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland. The property has been maintained reasonably well but many inadequate repairs have failed to resolve the problems.

 

The project involved the preparation of condition and recommendations reports, followed by specifications and contract administration. The works were carried out in 2 Phases. Phase 1 involved work to two chimneys and it was carried out by Protum. Phase 2 included all the other chimneys, external walls, roofs, rainwater goods, etc. Robert Quinn Ltd. was commissioned to carry out the works in Phase 2.

 

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Works included repair and repointing of brickwork and stonework, replacement of roof coverings and flashings, capping and ventilating redundant chimney flues, cleaning and restoration of cast iron rainwater goods, etc.

 

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The philosophy for the intervention to this Protected Structure was guided by international charters and principles, the aim was to prolong the life of the building for its utilization now and in the future.

 

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Most conservation challenges are complex and many difficult challenges have arisen during the Works. Isabel Barros Architects are proud to have achieved a fantastic result through good collective teamwork and strict budget control.

 

Isabel Barros with Site Manager Dan Fitzpatrick and RQL Director Michael Quinn

Isabel Barros with Site Manager Dan Fitzpatrick and RQL Director Michael Quinn

 

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