The Building Services Division of the Irish Prison Service were tasked with the construction of an educational & fitness centre for young offenders located within a hostile environment at St Patricks institute.
A mix of traditional educational classrooms were constructed in keeping with the applicable teacher/student ratios. Additional specific learning environments were increased to meet the facilities rehabilitation programmes. An internal secure sports hall was built at the centre of the complex to meet their physical education requirements.
This facility was constructed using System Build technology to reduce the construction programme and limit the obvious security concerns in regards to constructing within the confines of a prison environment. This pre-engineered solution was a template used again by the Irish Prison Service due to its innovative solution.
| Client | Location | Architect |
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| Irish Prison Service | Dublin 7 | Ashlin Coleman |
| Floor Area | Programme | Role |
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| 19,000 sq ft | 11 Months | Main Contractor / P.S.C.S / Designer |