Not many projects span a decade and are as intricate as converting a 1840's Gaol into a working distilery. This project was facinating, challenging and has truely raised the standard of design.

The Blackwater Bridge Replacement encompassed the demolition of the existing masonry arch bridge, which carries the N2 National Road over the Blackwater River, north of Monaghan Town. The existing structure impeded the flow of the River, leading to severe flooding events, whilst also having exceeded its design life. As the main route connecting Dublin to Derry and used by over 12,000 vehicles per day, it was vital that the N2 would remain operational during the bridge replacement.

Design ID were appointed to undertake the design of the activity centre substructure, sports hall superstructure, new footbridge and two level external timber terrace for the first net zero carbon (operational energy use) building for Wokingham Council, supporting the Council’s commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030.