Bolands 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.

A person riding a bicycle past a historic two-story building with blue doors and multiple windows, surrounded by modern glass and steel buildings in an urban setting.

Empty industrial-style office space with exposed brick walls, large windows, gray steel beams, and gray carpeted floor.

Interior view of a room with six small windows embedded in a rustic brick wall, illuminated by spotlights, with wooden ceiling beams and a wooden floor.

Empty industrial-style room with exposed brick walls, wooden ceiling beams, multiple small windows, and skylights. The room features a glass railing on one side and various air conditioning units mounted on the walls.

Interior of a brick building with exposed brick walls, large brick columns, and visible industrial piping and ductwork on the ceiling. Multiple windows with natural light, and a carpeted floor.

Interior view of a modern building with an open atrium, exposed wooden beams on the ceiling, brick walls with small windows, and glass railing walkways.

Person riding a bicycle on the street in front of a stone building with multiple windows and glass entrance doors.

Empty office space with exposed brick walls, carpeted floors, and a glass-enclosed mezzanine level.

Interior view of a modern building with multiple levels, exposed brick walls, glass railings, metal beams, and a partially constructed wooden roof structure.

Empty industrial-style indoor space with stone brick walls, high ceilings with exposed wooden beams, multiple small windows, metal support columns, glass railing, and ceiling track lighting.

Interior of an industrial or commercial building with exposed brick walls, metal pipes, electrical wiring, and control panels on green boards.

Modern indoor staircase with wooden handrails, metal railings, wooden steps with black trim, exposed brick wall, and white wall with linear light fixtures.

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: 319,500 sqft

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