Sos Seotoireachta, Ros An Mhil / Rossaveel Small Craft Harbour

ARCHITECTURE AT THE EDGE

The visit will include a short visit of the small craft harbour and description of the construction process to date.

Ros An Mhil

The Rossaveel SCH Amenity Building or “Sos Seotoireachta”, meaning “Sailors rest” is the first building on the man made pier for the recently expanded small craft harbour at Rossaveel. The project which was designed by Stephen Foley and Johan Berglund (SFA42 Architects) and procured through public competition by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine. The project is a response to its exposed site, combining functional elements such as a shower block an ESB substation with offices, and a canteen for harbour users. The structure is made of a fragile concrete shell roof which is sculpted to direct rainwater back towards the sea. This rises on the corner to allow the super intendants office to look out over the harbour entrance. The ground plane which is made of natural stone, folds up onto the building and the roof which is made of exposed reinforced concrete continues down the facade. Rectangular openings are formed where these two materials meet giving an undulating materiality reflecting the landscape beyond the project. Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point - Calafort Ros an Mhíl (Rossaveel Harbour)The project is at internal fit out stage. External completions such as windows and stone cladding are being installed. The visit will include a short visit of the small craft harbour and description of the construction process to date.
Guides:
Stephen Foley Director SFA42 Architects
Kevin O Byrne, Client, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Bio
: Stephen Foley (Dublin, 1983) is director of SFA42 Architects with over 15 years’ of International experience working on cultural, sports &amp; religious buildings in Ireland, the UK and the Middle East. His work represents the highest standard of contemporary practice and in 2017 he was given the RIAI Future Award for Emerging Architects.

Project Credits:
Client: Marine Engineering Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Architects: Stephen Foley, Johan Berglund, Marta Lopez Garcia, Sara Acebes Anta
Structural Engineer: Alex Sancraian, JJ Campbell Engineers
Main Contractor: Carra plant hire
Fit Out Contractor: O’Malley Construction
Glazing: Seasonmaster Ltd
Location: Ros An Mhil, Small Craft Harbour, Rossaveel Upper, Co.Galway H91 FT7W
Meet: Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point, Rossaveel Ferry Terminal

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