Refuge for girls, Dublin's North Inner City
Located in Dublin's north inner city, these two interconnected Georgian townhouses have provided a residential refuge for girls for more than 50 years.
Investment in their repair and conservation therefore serves a dual purpose: preserving an important part of Dublin’s Georgian heritage while ensuring the continued provision of an essential community service.
CWBC was commissioned to carry out a conservation-led condition survey of the buildings and, from this, to develop a building stewardship strategy to guide their long-term care and improvement.
Based on the findings of the survey, the strategy sets out a ten-year programme of works that prioritises essential measures, including fire safety improvements and roof and gutter repairs while providing a framework for planning and budgeting longer-term upgrades such as energy efficiency measures, drainage inspections, plumbing works and accessibility improvements. The strategy also identifies funding opportunities and grant schemes to support future investment in the building.
This project represents the first phase of a proactive asset management approach, providing the refuge with a clear prioritised roadmap for maintaining, improving and future-proofing its premises while continuing to meet growing demand for its vital services.
