Façade Systems
External building envelope systems
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Winners & Shortlist
The winning, runner-up and shortlisted entries in this category.
Balcony & Façade System, Airton Road, Tallaght
Extreme Steel
The Airton Road project represents a major success in modern balcony and façade delivery. It combines architectural vision, structural coordination, and manufacturing precision, all delivered at scale and on a fast-paced programme. Our ability to meet both design intent and construction efficiency is what sets this project apart. Architectural Contribution: The balconies are a defining feature. Bespoke aluminium balustrades create clean vertical lines, while slimline bases reduce visual bulk. A
Cantilever Balconies and Façade Frame, Alta Verde, Blackrock, Dublin
O’Carroll Engineering (Killarney Precision Engineering Ltd)
Alta Verde exemplifies excellence in architectural metalwork through the seamless integration of functional balconies with decorative façade framing. With 266 cantilevered balconies and 9 kilometres of framing, the project pushed the boundaries of off-site steel fabrication, demanding precision and innovation. O'Carroll Engineering used advanced 3D modelling and site scanning to prefabricate components with millimetre accuracy—delivering perfect alignment across three buildings without trial fit
Façade System, Canadian Embassy, Dublin
Castle paints
The façade is a striking example of modern architectural metalwork, blending form and function with precision. Angled, perforated vertical steel fins provide both visual depth and practical solar shading. Their rhythmic alignment complements the glazed curtain wall, creating a dynamic surface that shifts with the light throughout the day. Crafted with exceptional care, the façade showcases tight tolerances and clean lines, reflecting high standards in both fabrication and installation. Its susta
Faćade System, St. Georges Quay, Dublin
Vision Fabrications Limited
The St George's Quay project exemplifies what can be achieved when specialist fabrication, architecture, and engineering work in harmony. Vision Fabrications' contribution stands out for several reasons: Achieving +2mm tolerance on a multi-storey architectural steel structure is a rare and demanding feat, requiring exceptional attention to detail at every stage. The use of machined polished stainless steel tie bars and a high-spec N9 paint finish, demonstrates a refined approach to industrial ma
Steel Framed Security Glazing System & Entrance Door, Dublin
IDS Irish Door Systems Ltd
Irish Door Systems (IDS) is proud to submit its work on the Paul Sheeran Jewellers project for the Irish Steel Awards. Located on Chatham Street in Dublin city centre, this high-profile project demanded precision design, expert fabrication, and seamless execution under complex site constraints. IDS was commissioned to design, manufacture, and install a bespoke Schüco Jansen Janisol insulated steel framed glazing system. Rated RC3 under ENV1627, the system features 33mm-thick P6B double-glazed se
Other Finished Project Awards
Constructional Steelwork – Buildings
This prestigious award celebrates the collective vision, meticulous engineering prowess, and superior construction skill behind Ireland’s finest steelwork in buildings. It recognises projects where the inherent strength, functional versatility, and architectural potential of Irish steel are maximised through exemplary teamwork and shared expertise. We seek to honour how inspired architectural design, precision structural engineering, skilled fabrication by dedicated people, and expert on-site erection converge to create structures that are not only fit-for-purpose but also enduring landmarks of quality and collaborative achievement across all building sectors.
Constructional Steelwork - Civil Works
We seek to honour outstanding civil engineering marvels born from strong partnerships and technical excellence. This award recognises projects where structural steel plays a fundamental role in creating durable, impactful public infrastructure, showcasing exceptional skill in design by consulting engineers, precision fabrication by steelwork contractors, and expert execution by main contractors and specialist erection teams in often challenging environments.
Structural Steel - Bespoke
This distinct category is for the true game-changers: projects where dedicated teams of designers, engineers, fabricators, and artists have pushed structural steel beyond its ordinary applications, solving complex puzzles with profound ingenuity and teamwork to deliver unique, often one-of-a-kind, structures that inspire or serve a highly specialized function. It celebrates the synergy that turns bold visions into steel reality.
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