Architectural Metalwork - Balconies
Whether stunning cantilevered designs, elegantly propped structures, or intricate steel-based cladding and canopy systems, we’re actively looking for projects that clearly demonstrate exceptional design vision from architects and engineers, superior fabrication quality by steelworkers, technical ingenuity in overcoming structural or installation challenges, and significant positive visual impact on the building’s identity. This award celebrates the collaborative effort required to successfully elevate architectural outcomes through steel.
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Eligibility & Key Considerations
What The Judges Are Looking For
Submission Requirements
- Nomination Type
- Business Name
- Project Title (e.g., “[Building Name] Balcony & Façade System”)
- Project Location
- Project Team (Essential where available): Include details for the Architect, Structural Engineer, Façade Consultant (if any), Steel Fabricator, Main Contractor, Specialist Installers, and any other key partners who contributed to the design and delivery of the steel elements.
- Project Summary (max 50 words)
- Full Project Description (max 1,000 words): Tell us the story of the project. Include details such as outlining the design concept, structural approach (e.g., cantilever, propped, unitised), material specification, fabrication techniques, key challenges (e.g., site access, complex interfaces), and installation methods.
- Why Should It Win? – Emphasise unique design aspects, technical achievements, and aesthetic contribution.
- Project Images (min 2, max 5 high-quality, showcasing the overall façade/balconies, connection details, and architectural integration)
- Company Logo (PNG)
- Optional: Architectural drawings, detail sections, thermal performance data (if relevant), wind loading analysis summary, etc.
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awards@irishsteel.ieShortlisted Projects
View the shortlisted entries in this category
Balconies, Woking Canalside, England
Vision Fabrications Limited
Vision Fabrications’ contribution to Woking Canalside exemplifies innovation, craftsmanship, and urban impact: • Technical Achievement: High-performing balcony and facade systems, designed for longevity • Architectural Contribution: The steelwork plays a defining role in the visual identity of the development • Collaborative Delivery: Seamless integration with architects, engineers, and contractors led to a consistently high-quality outcome across a multi-year, multi-phase scheme.
Cantilever Modular Balconies, Merrion Road
O’Carroll Engineering (Killarney Precision Engineering Ltd)
The 143 Merrion Road project highlights how architectural metalwork can enhance design while addressing complex engineering and logistical demands. Delivered in one of Dublin’s busiest areas, this development showcases O’Carroll Engineering’s expertise in crafting modular balcony solutions to the highest standards. Installing 74 cantilevered balconies on a constrained urban site required meticulous planning. Each just-in-time delivery and lift was coordinated with multiple stakeholders to avoid
Modular Balcony Install, Dublin
Ross Engineering
This project deserves an Irish Steel Award for its demonstration of innovation, efficiency, and excellence in steel fabrication under pressure. Faced with a challenging brief to deliver 125 balconies within a tight timeframe for a high-profile residential development in Dublin city, our team delivered a full service solution that showcased the strength of Irish steelwork, but more importantly, collaborative team work! All balcony bases and cantilever stubs were fabricated and pre-assembled at ou
Modular Propped Balconies - Cherrywood Development, Dublin
O’Carroll Engineering (Killarney Precision Engineering Ltd)
The Cherrywood project showcases how O’Carroll Engineering’s modular steel fabrication is redefining traditional construction through improved quality, efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Using our Modular Propped Balcony system, we delivered consistent, high-quality balconies that were prefabricated off-site, significantly reducing on-site labour and improving safety. Each balcony arrived fully finished, integrating structural frames, drainage, and decking, ready for rapid installation. Thi
Residential Apartment Development, Phase 2, Fosterstown , Swords, Co. Dublin
ARC Engineering
Fosterstown Place Phase 2 showcases modern Irish steelwork at its best, design-led, fabrication-smart, and installation-efficient. Arc Engineering delivered the full architectural metalwork package for this seven-storey, 111-apartment scheme, including cantilevered balconies, Juliet balustrades, terrace railings, internal stairs, and basement louvres. All components were designed, fabricated, preassembled, and finished in-house before being crane-lifted into position, enabling consistent quality
Residential Apartment Development, Station Rd., Raheny
ARC Engineering
This project represents a technically sophisticated application of architectural metalwork, demonstrating how structural steel can solve complex design and engineering challenges in a dense urban residential context. Arc Engineering delivered over 100 balcony units—across seven typologies including cantilevered, supported, and corner configurations—all offsite fabricated with millimetre precision and pre-finished for rapid installation. The project addressed significant coordination challenges,