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The building and architecture sector is entering a period defined by design ambition, strategic expansion, and renewed investment in the built environment. This edition highlights initiatives that demonstrate how organisations are adapting to evolving demands in urban development and architectural quality. Earlier this year, 'COHN wins Building of the Year Retail at Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2025’ underscores how thoughtful design continues to elevate commercial spaces. That recognition reinforces the momentum driving architectural excellence as the 2026 awards approach. In addition, 'Gilbert-Ash opens new Dublin headquarters to expand Irish operations’ highlights a strategic investment that strengthens the firm’s presence in a key market. The move signals confidence in Ireland’s construction pipeline and the opportunities it presents. Lastly, 'Reclaims Global to acquire Serangoon Road property for redevelopment’ reflects the growing emphasis on revitalising high-potential urban sites. The acquisition showcases how global developers are responding to shifting needs in city planning and mixed-use environments. These stories illustrate a sector embracing design leadership, strategic expansion, and transformative development. Organisations advancing these principles are positioned to shape resilient, future-focused built environments.
COHN wins Building of the Year Retail at Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2025
After COHN was recognised for the Armatile Dublin Design Centre at the 2025 Building & Architect of the Year Awards earlier this year, their achievement sets a benchmark for innovation and design excellence as the industry looks ahead to 2026.
Audeum Audio Museum in Seoul wins global architecture award
Audeum Audio Museum in Seoul wins Prix Versailles Special Prize for Interior, recognizing excellence in museum design. Designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates, it showcases historical audio equipment and immersive experiences.
Reclaims Global to acquire Serangoon Road property for redevelopment
Reclaims Global has acquired the six-storey Serangoon Building for $38.8 million and plans to redevelop it to improve efficiency, expand lettable space and enhance long-term rental returns. The site sits strategically near Farrer Park MRT.
Dublin City Council approves seven-storey, 434-Bed Hostel for Derelict Townsend street site
Dublin 2 hostel approved: seven-storey, 434-bed development on Townsend Street with café, partial demolition, facade retention. Controversy over overdevelopment, overshadowing, and short-stay saturation. Contributions: €488,974. Tourist accommodation near IFSC.
Planning approved for €712k office development in Naas
Planning permission has been granted for a €712k office development in Naas, Co Kildare. The project involves demolishing an existing two-storey commercial building, adding a 328 sq.m. office extension, PV solar panels, rooflights, and associated site works.
Gilbert-Ash opens new Dublin headquarters to expand Irish operations
Belfast-based Gilbert-Ash has opened a new Dublin HQ on Dawson Street, boosting its Irish presence as it progresses major hotel projects, including citizenM, two Premier Inns, and other landmark developments.
Cork hotel projects gather pace as investors target high-value urban redevelopment
Cork City’s hospitality sector accelerates with major hotel redevelopments, transforming heritage buildings into boutique, aparthotel and branded assets, signalling renewed investor confidence and strong momentum in urban regeneration and commercial growth.
Design Momentum
The building and architecture sector continues to progress as new standards, research, and design philosophies shape its trajectory. This edition examines the developments influencing how projects are conceived, delivered, and experienced, offering readers a sharper view of the ideas guiding the industry forward. The report on how 'Cork hotel projects gather pace as investors target high-value urban redevelopment' highlights a significant rise in capital committed to hospitality-led transformation. The trend reflects a broader recalibration of Ireland’s regional growth strategies, directing investment towards projects that elevate cultural appeal, improved local infrastructure and support long-term city competitiveness. Adding cultural depth to the conversation, 'CCA unveils research and exhibition on modern architecture in China 1949–1979' showcases how historical context continues to influence design thinking, offering lessons in adaptation and identity. Lastly, with entries open until 19 December 2025, the 2026 Building & Architect of the Year Awards look forward to celebrate the next leaders in sustainable residential design, following ‘McCullough Mulvin Architects’ award-winning Egremont project’ in 2025. These stories reveal a sector that is refining its standards, expanding its perspectives, and elevating its ambitions. Readers are encouraged to explore how these developments are shaping a more resilient and future-ready built environment.
McCullough Mulvin Architects named Building of the Year - Net Zero Passive House at Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2025
After McCullough Mulvin Architects was named Building of the Year – Net Zero/Passive House earlier this year, attention now turns to the Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2026 as entries are now open for the next wave of innovative and socially responsible housing projects.
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