Boland’s Mills

Concept diagram of a city skyline with outlined buildings and arrows, labeled "Rhythm of the city skyline" and "Tapering Forms on the Water."

A view of modern and historic buildings by a canal, featuring a historic stone building labeled "Boland's Flour Mills" next to glass skyscrapers.

Nighttime cityscape featuring a modern glass walkway leading to a historic brick building surrounded by tall contemporary office buildings with illuminated windows.

Urban waterfront with modern and historic buildings, boats moored in a canal, and clear blue sky.

Modern urban architecture with an old stone building, contemporary glass facade, and suspended reflective discs under a blue sky.

Modern office buildings with orange and white facades, large windows, and a wooden deck area, under a clear blue sky.

Modern architectural courtyard with red and white paneled building, metal planters, and small trees.

Modern urban courtyard with tall white and rust-colored buildings, featuring minimalistic landscaping, and a clear blue sky with clouds.

A city street corner featuring a modern office building with glass windows and red panels, adjacent to a historic stone building. In the background, more contemporary buildings can be seen. A cyclist rides on the road, and traffic signs are visible.

Modern building facade with blue and orange panels and windows

Modern urban courtyard with colorful buildings, trees, benches, and a clear sky.

A cityscape featuring modern high-rise buildings along a river, with boats docked at a marina, and a bridge crossing the river under a cloudy sky.

Project Overview

A vibrant new urban quarter has been delivered, defined by its distinctive character and the seamless blend of contemporary architecture, revitalized heritage buildings, and thoughtfully designed public spaces, all set against a dynamic waterfront backdrop.

BKD Architects worked in close collaboration with Dublin City Council, engaging in a comprehensive consultation process that played a key role in shaping the North Lotts and Grand Canal SDZ Planning Scheme, particularly the vision for this landmark site.

At the heart of the development are three striking signature buildings, their elegant, tapering forms designed to complement the surrounding skyline, including the Millennium Tower and Montevetro. Their warm, textured façades reflect the character of the original brick and limestone structures, preserving a strong visual connection to the area’s industrial heritage.

Spanning 37,000m², the scheme offers a vibrant mix of uses, office spaces, residential apartments, restaurants, cafés, and a cultural exhibition venue, integrated within both newly constructed buildings and sensitively refurbished historic structures.

Completed: 2022

Client: NAMA

RIAI Stages: 1 to 8

GIA: 29,680m²

BER: A3

LEED: Gold

Air Tightness: 3 m3/hr.m2 @ 50pa

Awards:

Architectural Project of the Year

Heritage, Conservation & Cultural Project of the Year

Irish Building & Design Awards 2022