White Pines, Dublin
Situated in the foothills of the Dublin mountains, the White Pines scheme of 175 dwellings are arranged in a series of detached, semi-detached and 3 to 6-unit terrace type housing.
- Location Rathfarnham, Dublin
- Client White Pines
- Project Residential Housing Development
- Scale 175 Houses, 18,010 sqm
The Challenge
The site's topography was challenging as there is a change in level across the lands which required a creative approach to road access and open space design.
The Story
Each street has a unique character and has been designed as a home-zone. The home-zone streets have buffer planting to the front of the housing units, offering privacy from the street. The central spine of the development is a landscaped feature of wildflowers, culminating at a children’s play area with feature pedestrian walkways lined with timber pergolas as they circumnavigate the development.
The Outcome
Landscaping incorporates native tree species and a wildflower mix to comply with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. The native hedgerow and existing trees were retained along the western boundary of the scheme. Wildlife benefits from a continuous loop of habitat and planting around the edges of the scheme.
The project also involved a new site entrance feature wall with granite cladding and perforated brick which acts as a beacon for the site off Stocking Avenue. Since completion, the new community has already made an impact on the demographics of the area and has been a catalyst for this part of the city.
