Mayfair Library
Library & Cultural Building Refurbishment – Kilkenny City
Project Summary
The Mayfair Library project involved the refurbishment, remodelling and extension of the existing Mayfair Building, delivering a modern public library and learning space as part of the wider Abbey Quarter regeneration in Kilkenny City.
Originally constructed in the 1960s, the two-storey building was sensitively upgraded within a designated Architectural Conservation Area, incorporating a contemporary extension and new internal layouts to support flexible public use.
Projects Stats
Kilkenny County Council / Abbey Quarter Development
Client: Kilkenny County Council / Abbey Quarter Development
Kilkenny
Located at Kilkenny City
Leisure
Leisure Sector
€7.2 million
€7.2 million in Construction Value
Programme
January 2022 – March 2024
Sustainability
LEED Silver Target
Lawler Consulting Role
Lawler Consulting were appointed as Building Services Design Engineers, providing full Mechanical and Electrical design services for the refurbishment and extension works.
Through a public procurement process, Lawler Consulting were also appointed as LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED AP), supporting the delivery of sustainability objectives alongside the core M&E design role.
Our services included close collaboration with the wider design team and ongoing technical support during construction to ensure coordinated delivery.
Key Achievements
- Delivered M&E design for a €7.2 million public-sector refurbishment and extension
- Supported the regeneration of a key city-centre building within a conservation area
- Designed building services for a modern, flexible public library environment
- Integrated sustainable systems including heat pumps and energy-efficient ventilation
- Delivered lighting and controls suitable for extended hours of public use
- Supported the project’s target of LEED Silver certification
Contributed to the successful delivery of a ‘My Open Library’ facility, accessible up to 98 hours per week
Scope of Services
- Mechanical Design
- Electrical Design
- Building Services Coordination
- Heating, Ventilation & Heat Recovery Systems
- Lighting and Controls Design
- Sustainable Building Services Strategy
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) Services
- Construction Stage Technical Support
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