Following the success of our first Best of the Quarter initiative, voting is now open for the Q2 Awards.
Following a third-party appeal, An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld planning permission for a new residential development on former Bray Golf Club lands, off Dublin Road and Ravenswell Road, Bray, Co. Dublin. The approved scheme will deliver 159 homes as part of the wider Sea Gardens development, comprising 150 apartments and 9 townhouses.
Work continues on Wicker Walk, a new phase of the wider Seven Mills, Dublin’s newest town. This phase provides for a major mixed-use scheme comprising 660 homes, including houses, duplexes and apartments, together with a crèche, community floorspace and extensive public open space.
Following an appeal, An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld planning permission for a new residential development at Scholarstown House, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16. The approved scheme will deliver 57 homes in total, comprising apartments and two houses.
Wicklow County Council has granted planning permission with conditions for a new residential development at Broomhall, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow. The approved scheme will provide 87 homes in a mix of houses and duplexes/maisonettes, together with a crèche, sports pitch and supporting site infrastructure.
Following a review on appeal, An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld the decision to grant planning permission for a mixed-use development at Belgard Square East, in Tallaght. The approved scheme will deliver 199 homes across two blocks, together with a broad mix of commercial, retail, healthcare and childcare uses.
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.
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.
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.
Artificial intelligence is transforming the AEC industry, with applications spanning from digital modelling to post-production in 3D imagery. Our team has been exploring these tools for over a year, applying them across various stages of our workflow. In this article, we share our experiences, insights, and takeaways.
This article highlights three key trends the 3DDB team predicts will lead the way in 2025. While design remains at the heart of the AEC sector, this year’s advancements are heavily influenced by data-driven insights and a steadfast commitment to sustainability.
Visual impact assessments can play an important role in the planning application process. Whether you have been instructed to provide an LVIA (Landscape Visual Impact Assessment) or TVIA (Townscape Visual Impact Assessment) by a planning consultant or a local council, submitting a complete and well-crafted report can have an impact on the outcome of your submission.
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