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2012
Sean Billings 1942 - 2012
Sean Billings passed away at 12.10am on 10 July 2012. He was surrounded by his family and was very comfortable. We thank all the wonderful staff at the Blackrock Hospice in Dublin for their amazing work.

 

 

   Sean Billings  
 

2011
Tate Modern
BDA have been appointed to provide technical assistance to Herzog & de Meuron and their Design Team on the new extension to the Tate Modern gallery in London. Construction is due to commence soon.

      
 


Digicel Downtown Development, Kingston, Jamaica
The new Digicel development in Jamaica will house their Caribbean headquarters. It will include retail areas and intended to help revive this historic area of Kingston. Designed by de Blacam & Meagher Architects BDA are appointed as the cladding consultants for all façade elements.

      
 


Warsaw Spire, Poland
BDA have recently been appointed by Bakkala for the design development phase of this 50 storey office building in the centre of Warsaw. This toroidal, twisting glazed tower has been designed by Belgian architects, Jaspers - Eyers & Partners and developers Ghelamco.

   Warsaw Spire, Poland  
 


World Trade Centre P.A.T.H. Station Oculus, New York, USA
Santiago Calatrava’s complex steel and glass structure is in the procurement stage. The sliding glass roof for which BDA provided scheme design solutions is currently being tendered.

   
 


Peace Bridge, Calgary, Canada
Santiago Calatrava’s pedestrian & bike bridge will connect Downtown Calgary with the community of Sunnyside over the river Bow, the Peace Bridge is currently being installed.

   Peace Bridge, Calgary  
 


Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica
The British Antarctic survey facility has now been installed on site with all of the blue pods and “BIG RED” moved into position.

    
 


The Charles Institute (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
This state of the art research facility for training in Dermatology and System Biology at the UCD campus is now fully operational, since in April of the year.

   UCD Charlies Institute, Dublin UCD Charlies Institute, Dublin  
 


W Hotel, London, UK
The 5 star W Hotel, London recently opened its doors to paying customers. The high end hotel development was also awarded a prestigious award at the MIPIM 2011 in Cannes.


New Appointments
BDA has been appointed as cladding consultants on the following new projects:

Herzog & de Meuron’s designed TM2, proposed new wing to the TATE Modern, London, UK

BIG Architects, A new National library, Astana, Kazakhstan

Jestico + Whiles, 2-14 Baker Street, Prestige Retail & Commercial Building, London, UK

Jestico + Whiles, Excel Aloft Hotel, London, UK

 

 

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2010
Criminal Courts Complex, Dublin
The Criminal Courts Complex has been completed and is now operational. The building is designed by Henry J Lyons Architects, Dublin. BDA have consulted on all facade elements.

   Criminal Courts Complex, Dublin, completed Criminal Courts Complex, Dublin, completed Criminal Courts Complex, Dublin, completed  
 


Grand Canal Square Theatre, Dublin
The Daniel Libeskind designed Grand Canal Square Theatre & Commercial Buildings have now opened. The BDA role on this project is that of cladding consultants to the Client/Design Team.

  Grand Canal Square Theatre, Dublin Grand Canal Square Theatre, Dublin Grand Canal Square Theatre, Dublin Grand Canal Square Theatre, Dublin  
 


New Appointments
BDA has been appointed as cladding consultants on the following new projects:

The Daniel Libeskind designed Kö-Bogen in Dusseldorf

New ESB Networks HQ building

Bons Secour hospital in Cork
for MOLA

Appointed and complete input on Peace Bridge, Calgary
for Santiago Calatrava

  


Daniel Libeskind designed Kö-Bogen in Dusseldorf. 		 
 


25 Year Anniversary for BDA, Dublin
BDA celebrate their 25 year anniversary this year. The company history is available as a high resolution pdf (2.3MB).

 

 

   BDA 25 Year Anniversary  
 

2009
Grand Canal Square Theatre, Dublin
Stainless steel wall cladding and feature glazed lobby wall nearing completion at Daniel Libeskinds Grand Canal Square Theatre & Commercial Buildings. Office cladding to the north block commercial building nearing completion. The BDA role on this project is that of cladding consultants to the Client/Design Team.

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Grand Canal Square Theatre, Dublin 		 
 


Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica
One of the blue pods is currently being tested in the Antarctica undergoing various tests. The other pods are currently under construction in South Africa. They will then be shipped over and towed by ski into position.


New Appointments
BDA has been appointed as cladding consultants on the following new projects:

NPRO, St. James’, and Beaumont Hospitals, Dublin
for Murray O’Laoire Architects.

National University of Ireland, Galway
for Anthony Reddy Associates

UCD Science Centre, South and East and Charles Institute, Dublin
for RKD Architects

Montevetro - Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 4
for DEGW

Liberty Hall, Dublin
for Gilroy McMahon Architects

Department of Defence, Kildare
for Murray O’Laoire Architects

Quadrant Building, East Wing Castletown House, Belfast
for the OPW

Pier E Dublin Airport, Dublin
for Pascal + Watson Architects

Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Limerick
for Daniel Cordier Architect

Swiss Centre London
for Jestico and Whiles

   Pod sub-structure, Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica Pod end-walls, Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica Pod base ready for assembly, Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica
Component assembly, Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica Component assembly 2, Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica Component assembly 3, Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica
Pod outer skin, Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica A completed pod, Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica
Completed and tented pods, Halley VI Research Station, Antarctica 		 
 


New Offices for BDA, Dublin
In early March BDA move to a new suite of offices at The Park in Carrickmines, very convenient to the M50 at Junction 15. Full contact details are available, with directions on how to find the new premises.

     
 

2008
Biosciences TCD, Dublin
BDA has been appointed as cladding consultants on the new Biosciences building in Trinity College, Dublin, for RKD architects.		      
 


La Nuova Universita Bocconi, Milan
BDA congratulate Grafton Architects for their award winning building, La Nuova Universita Bocconi, in Milan. The building won the inaugural World Architecture Award against leading architectural practices including Foster & Partners and Zaha Hadid. BDA consulted on the design of the structural glass entrance glazing and atrium glass shingle construction.

   Laminated glass shingles, Bocconi University, MilanBocconi University, Milan, image courtesy of Grafton ArchitectsBocconi University, Milan, image courtesy of Grafton Architects  
 


Path Station, New York
The new Path Station by Santiago Calatrava as part of the down town design partnership. BDA are appointed to consult on the design for the glazing to 'The Oculus' at Path Station, New York.

   Path Station, New York, image courtesy of Santiago Calatrava  
 


Grand Canal Square Theatre, Dublin
Cladding construction begins at Daniel Libeskinds Grand Canal Square Theatre & Commercial Buildings. The BDA role on this project is that of cladding consultants to the Client/Design Team.

   Grand Canal Square Theatre, Dublin, image courtesy of Architekt Daniel LiberskindGrand Canal Square Theatre, Dublin, prototype developmentGrand Canal Square Theatre, Dublin, prototype development  
 


Chicago Spire, Chicago
Chicago Spire is a 609m tall, residential tower which will be the tallest building in the USA and tallest all-residential tower in the world. BDA have been working with Santiago Calatrava and Perkins & Will on the design of the facade since November 2007. The Design work is virtually complete and the team are waiting for the go-ahead to order the facade.

   Chicago Spire, Chicago, image courtesy of CalatravaChicago Spire, Chicago  
 


Khalifa Bin Zayed, National Stadium, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Arup Sport has appointed BDA as special glazing and cladding consultants on the Abu Dhabi National Football Stadium.

      
 


Nexus Place, London
Nexus Place designed by Sturgis Associates Architects, nears completion for developers Tishman Speyer. The building incorporates bespoke unitized curtain walling.

   Nexus Place, London, corner panels on cantelever slabsNexus Place, London, levels 10 - 13 with bespoke curtain wallingNexus Place, London, traditional unitised curtain wall levels 1-9  
 


Oxford Street, London
Completion of Future Systems Architects 'crystal' facade – BDA provided facade concept design services, for this bespoke unitized curtain wall.

   Oxford Street, London, image courtesy of Gidon FuehrerOxford Street, London, image courtesy of Gidon FuehrerOxford Street, London, image courtesy of Gidon Fuehrer  
 


Criminal Courts Complex, Dublin
Construction is well underway of the Criminal Courts Complex in Dublin. The building is designed by Henry J Lyons Architects, Dublin. BDA have consulted on all facade elements including the 21m high twin skin facades, bronze anodised aluminum rain screen and limestone cladding.

   Criminal Courts Complex, DublinCriminal Courts Complex, Dublin, seven metre tall glass panels installedCriminal Courts Complex, Dublin, facade installation underway  
 


Eircom Head Quarters, Dublin
Practical completion has been reached on the RAUG designed corporate headquarters for Eircom. The buildings envelope mainly consisted of a deep set twin skin construction incorporating a unitised aluminium inner skin and a delicate suspended low-iron glass screen.

   Eircom HQ, Dublin, east and north elevationsEircom HQ, Dublin, internal low iron glass balustradesEircom HQ, Dublin, twin skin facade with timber louvres and motorizes vents  
 


Hopkins House, London
BDA are carrying out a feasibility study for the refurbishment of Sir Michael Hopkins house in Hampstead, London. Sean Billings originally designed and constructed the external skin to the house, while the owner of Aluminium Systems Ltd in 1975.

   Hopkins House, London  
 

     
 

2007
Sean Billings Appointed Honorary Fellow of RIBA
Sean has been appointed an Honorary Fellow of Royal Institute of British Architects for his innovative support for architects and engineers and for pushing the boundaries of both disciplines.  

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   Sean Billings, RIBA Honorary Fellow