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Emmet Road: Construction officially starts on 578-unit mixed-use scheme in Dublin 8 May, 2026

The estimated €125m scheme in Inchicore will be part of Dublin City Council’s first-in-type initiative that aims to provide more affordable accommodation in urban areas where demand is high.

Architectural CGI of Proposed SHD on Emmet Road, Inchicore.
Goatstown Road Student Accommodation Chosen as Best Project of Q1! May, 2026

We are happy to share that Goatstown Road Student Accommodation has been chosen by the public as the winner of our first Best of the Quarter initiative, securing 59% of the vote.

Goatstown Road Student Accommodation — architectural CGI by 3D Design Bureau
Permission granted for 131-room aparthotel in Donnybrook May, 2026

Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for an aparthotel development at the former Circle K petrol station at the junction of Donnybrook Road and Brookvale Road, in Donnybrook, Dublin. The approved scheme will feature 131 rooms in a seven-storey building.

Computer generated imagery of Permission granted for 131-room aparthotel in Donnybrook
Mabestown Wood homes go on sale as works progress near Malahide May, 2026

Mabestown Wood, a new housing development near Malahide Castle, is now on the market with works progressing on site. The scheme comprises two to three-storey houses in terraced and semi-detached arrangements, with a range of open spaces and a dedicated play area.

Computer generated imagery of Mabestown Wood homes go on sale as works progress near Malahide
BusConnects routes approved for key Dublin city corridors April, 2026

BusConnects has secured approval for a number of planning applications to improve multiple corridors within Dublin city. The applications form part of the programme to enhance 16 key bus routes.

Computer generated imagery of BusConnects routes approved for key Dublin city corridors
New 10,514 sq m industrial development proposed for Boyne Village Business Park, Navan April, 2026

Plans have been lodged for a new industrial laundry processing and distribution facility at Boyne Village Business Park in Navan, Co. Meath. The proposed development centres on a new warehouse and processing building with supporting office and staff facilities.

Computer generated imagery of New 10,514 sq m industrial development proposed for Boyne Village Business Park, Navan
An Coimisiún Pleanála, Social Housing, and Other Recent Changes to Ireland’s Planning System July, 2025

The Irish planning system has been in need of significant reform for some time. Since the announcement and recent enactment of the new Planning and Development Act 2024, the demand and urgency for new housing have only grown.

Architectural CGIs communicate the design intent in detail, helping design teams and local authorities visualise the scheme way before construction begins.
Aerial Montages: What They Are, How They’re Made, and Why They Matter June, 2025

Aerial montages, also known as aerial CGIs, showcase a proposed property development from a bird’s-eye perspective. They combine carefully positioned aerial photography with a 3D representation of the development, clearly illustrating the site’s layout, location, and how the scheme integrates with its surrounding environment. This benefits both property planning and marketing strategies.

Aerial montage of the development in Dublin
The Benefits of Architectural CGIs for Property Planning and Marketing May, 2025

What are Architectural CGIs? | How are Architectural CGIs created? | Top benefits for property design & marketing | Conclusion The use of 3D renderings in architecture has evolved from a luxury […]

Architectural CGI used for Property Planning and Marketing
3DDB’s Managing Director, Nicholas Polley, Named in Business Post’s Property 100 April, 2025

Nicholas Polley, Managing Director of 3D Design Bureau, has been named in the Business Post’s inaugural Property 100 Index, published in April 2025. The list highlights individuals identified as “visionaries, strategists and investors who balance bold ambition with calculated risk” in Ireland’s property sector.

Nicholas Polley, Managing Director at 3D Design Bureau
A Wrap-Up of 3DDB’s 2025 Awards Season April, 2025

Over the years, we’ve seen many of the projects we’ve worked being nominated and winning prestigious prizes. This alone has always been a source of pride. However, being shortlisted and sponsoring a category ourselves represents a new and meaningful chapter. The following is a wrap-up of 3DDB’s 2025 awards season.

2025 Awards Season for 3D Design Bureau
Home Performance Index: How Daylight & Sunlight can help you get certified March, 2025

In a landscape where sustainability affects our built environment, governments are setting ambitious climate action targets, and consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of environmental impact when making decisions, the Home Performance Index (HPI)certification helps design teams deliver high-quality homes that are sustainable and efficient, minimising waste and reducing environmental damage.

computer generated imagery of the apartment which got certified in housing performance index

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