52 EU BUSINESS NEWS / Irish Enterprise Awards 2022 Feb22080 BG Architecture is a veteranwithin its industry. With over 50 years of combined experience backing the company, it is no surprise that BG Architecture has dominated the Irish architecture world, working on a range of commercial, industrial, and residential projects. However, over the next year, the company shows no signs of slowing down as it sets its sights on expansion. Originally established in the UK in 2012, it wasn’t until 2016 that BG Architecture delved into the Irish market. Founded by Damian O’Sullivan, an experienced architect, and co-led by Con Cahalane, the company benefits from over 25 years of diverse industry knowledge. Consequently, BG Architecture boasts an impressive portfolio, featuring both commercial and residential projects. Whilst the company primarily serves County Cork, it has left its mark not only across Ireland, but around the world. Damian and Con have collaborated on numerous projects over the past two decades, lending their skills to jobs in Ireland, the UK, Belgium, Holland, Norway, Malaysia, Cape Verde, and Singapore. Many of these projects were fulfilled during the pair’s stint as the Directors of PRC Architects (Ireland) Ltd. Furthermore, the Oxford Brooks University alumni are notable for their work on large-scale projects – for example, Damian acted as the Site Architectural Lead for the O’Callaghan Properties re-urbanisation development of Academy Street in Cork City. This was a €200m investment which aimed to bring a new, urban, mixed retail/residential zone into the heart of the city centre. The pair are backed by a highly-supportive team, who are wholly devoted to the success of the company. BG Architecture operates on an open-door policy, which means that transparent and open dialogue is not only allowed but encouraged. Moreover, it takes an active approach in collaboration, pushing its employees to engage with each other to find the best design solutions. Each of the company’s employees and associates maintain specialisations within their own fields – residential, commercial, Industrial, or Energy, to name a few – in which they possess extensive expertise. Consequently, BG Architecture employs those that will integrate seamlessly into the company’s pre-existing structure, who are highlyskilled, and have the relevant qualifications. Of course, this is an enormous benefit for BG Architecture as it can then effectively provide a full spectrum of high-quality architectural services to its clients, from the conceptualisation of developments through to planning, tender, construction, commissioning, and the final handover upon completion. BG Architecture is also equipped to provide an entirely bespoke service, which is tailored to suit the client’s end requirements. Either way, the company endeavours to provide innovative architectural design solutions through the implementation, optimisation, and interpretation of current design trends, advanced construction technologies and, most importantly, client collaboration. This is imperative within an industry that is constantly evolving. The architecture and construction industries have recently begun to further engage with MMC (Methods of Modern Construction) protocols. Subsequently, this has become evident across a plethora of industry sectors, from one-off housing to major pharmaceutical projects. There are a range of benefits that stem from MMC, such as the enhanced quality control of off-site construction, a reduction in cost regarding site preliminaries, and reduction to the overall construction schedule. BG Architecture consistently remains in-keeping with MMC protocols as this not only guarantees quality, but it also keeps everyone involved safe. 2022 is set to be a big year for the company as it has a list of plans it hopes to set into motion. Its core aim is expansion, and over the next year, it hopes to consolidate its various sector streams nationally and to grow the business through a new office in Bristol, UK to further serve a growing client base in the southwest of England. Contact: Damian O'Sullivan Company: BG ARCHITECTURE Web Address: www.bgarchitecture.ie Best Architectural & Design Services Provider - County Cork
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