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Laurel Lodge
Foxrock, Dublin

Client:
Private Client
Consultant:
Watts
Service:
Project Management
Project Cost:
In excess of €2,000,000
 

Watts acted as project manager for the demolition and rebuild of Laurel Lodge, located on a one-acre site in the exclusive suburb of Foxrock in South Dublin. The scope of works include the demolition of the existing house and the construction of a new 678 sq m two-storey home with coach house. Watts was responsible for ensuring that the design team delivered a building that was to the clients needs in respect of design and quality of finish.

Watts was instructed to select and appoint the architect, structural engineer, mechanical and electrical engineer, and quantity surveyor. Professional fees were agreed and Watts arranged collateral warranties for the design consultants. Permission was obtained from the planning consultant to proceed with the project and design of the house and works were supervised on site to ensure that the project was delivered on time and in budget.


Planning permission for demolition was successfully achieved despite the fact that the local authority had initially confirmed that the house should be retained and upgraded. It was successfully demonstrated to the local authority that the new house would be more environmentally friendly regarding energy consumption.

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