The Sidings by Bartra

Employees in the heart of Dublin’s thriving tech hub will be able to enjoy panoramic views of the Docklands’ skyline from sustainable workspaces when a ground-breaking building opens for business. From top to bottom, The Sidings on Clanwilliam Terrace has been designed to house Ireland’s most environmentally and employee-friendly workspaces. Located in Grand Canal Dock, the office block has all the credentials to become an iconic structure when it is completed in the second quarter of next year.

It is the country’s first ‘triple-platinum’ construction project, with its eco-friendly features and focus on staff wellbeing recognised by industry leaders. On the tenth storey, there are two fully glazed penthouse floors and a large wraparound terrace with a 190-metre landscaped walkway – where workers can recharge the batteries. The ground floor has dedicated street-level access to secure parking for almost 200 bicycles, and the bike storage area also includes repair stations, clothes driers and showers, and lockers for cycling commuters.

There is also a bright and spacious glass-fronted foyer with coffee bar, where staff can relax before entering high-speed lifts to the floors above. The cutting-edge design also includes ‘touchless’ floor spaces which operate without the need for doors on the main office access points. Natural brick and glass facades, meanwhile, enhance employee comfort by keeping temperatures stable and reducing outside glare.

The innovative building is bound to attract strong interest from blue-chip operators already established in Ireland, or tech companies eager to establish a base in one of Europe’s leading technology hubs.