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Ardee Ambulance Base
Architect:
Moloney O'Beirne Architects
Award Type:
Irish Architecture Awards
Location:
Co. Louth
The project is set in a parkland and is positioned to maximise views to existing mature trees. The building reveals itself around a curved access road which circles the first of these impressive trees. Clad in Iroko Teak, and sitting on a raised platform, this simple rectangular pavilion with its efficient layout, generous floor-to-ceiling heights and large windows provides a sense of calm which is much needed by the users who often witness traumatic scenes. Vehicular and service access is limited to one side of the building, allowing the surrounding natural wild grass creep up to the remaining three edges.