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Tramore town centre transformation
Waterford based dhbArchitects have once again been shortlisted in a national competition for their town centre project in Tramore.
The competition is ‘Building and Architect of the Year’, with the winner announced at an awards ceremony on April 12 in Dublin.
Following investment of €5.1m from the Urban Regeneration Development Fund (URDF), Waterford City and County Council, and Uisce Éireann, the project has transformed the heart of Tramore town into an outdoor pedestrianised space, where people can stroll, meet, sit, converse and connect, overlooking Tramore Bay.
Máire Henry, director of dhbArchitects, said: “I see this as a joint award for ourselves, our extended design team, our client Waterford City and County Council, our contractor, and the very supportive Tramore Town Centre Management group. We all worked together to deliver a much-needed public outdoor space in the old centre of Tramore town.”
The design places a strong emphasis on pedestrians over cars, resulting in increased walking among both locals and visitors.
The addition of custom Irish limestone seating acts as an outdoor amphitheatre, serving as a resting spot and a pop-up performance area, hosting local parades and festivals.
Morris Conway, acting senior architect with Waterford City and County Council, said: “This project has created a vibrant town centre, with its bright and open reclaimed pedestrian area. The stepped seating and cascading paving are as practical as they are eye-catching, creating an impressive focal point, attracting visitors and increasing dwell time of those who visit the area.”
The Tramore Public Realm project was awarded a commendation at the annual Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) awards in 2023.
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