ILAC Shopping Centre

The project Capita Symonds was appointed by Firmount to provide building engineering design services for the proposed refurbishment and re-development of the existing ILAC Shopping Centre, Dublin. Works included the refurbishment of existing mall areas, the creation of new retail and restaurant spaces and re-planning/extension of existing tenant accommodation. The scope and extent of building services design works included major site survey activities, re-planning and reinforcement of Statutory Authority Supplies, the replacement and upgrading of existing mechanical and electrical services, including all associated fire, control and security systems. Design philosophies have maximised the opportunity to utilise natural ventilation solutions to serve mall areas, resulting in spatial and capital/ whole life cost benefits. Acoustic analysis was also undertaking using EASE V4.1 software to assess reverberation times which were used to develop the mall design concepts and ensure effective performance of the public address system. A phased program of works was developed to maintain malls in operation whilst works were undertaken, Capita Symonds provided the services of a Resident Engineer to ensure compliance and assist with site co-ordination.