Seamount, Dublin
Seamount is an infill medium density housing and apartment development in Malahide, Co. Dublin designed over two connected sites comprising a combined area of 3.98ha.
- Location Malahide, Dublin
- Project Medium Density Housing and Apartment Scheme
- Scale 142 Units, 3.98ha
The Challenge
The existing levels within the proposed site vary considerably and the most significant change in level occurs along the eastern parcel. These existing site levels have been considered carefully in the proposed design solution, taking cognisance of the existing levels of adjoining properties for access roads and public footpath routes.
The approach to the massing and orientation were of critical importance and these were carefully managed to maximise the views towards the sea and landscaped spaces.
The Story
An innovative tiered arrangement facilitates a new residential scheme that opens up access to the public park and allows for the inclusion of the green routes through Malahide, connecting the development to the town with cycling and walkways, building on the healthy living principles of sustainable residential communities.
The Outcome
A mix of two/three storey housing units are located along the site boundaries of the western site which adjoin existing traditional residential estates medium density terrace housing and apartment buildings are placed in the centre of the site surrounded by landscaped public open space.
A linear detached housing scheme is located on the eastern parcel. In total the development provides 142 units including 58 houses and 84 apartments with a varied typology allowing for a varied tenancy profile giving the development a strength in depth
