Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Architects Department and Bucholz McEvoy Architects have received two awards for the Councils new Operations Centre in Ballyogan at the 2013 Irish Architecture Awards, which took place at the Wood Quay Venue in Dublin.

The categories in which awards were received were 'Best Public Building' and 'Best Sustainable Building'.

Speaking on the night Michelle Fagan, President of the RIAI, commented: "The entries continue to highlight the unique architectural excellence and homegrown talent that Ireland possesses. Architects add value by integrating innovative design solutions with a wide range of concerns, from our business and public buildings to our homes; saving clients time and money in the process. The result of which is the inspiring entries in this year’s Irish Architecture awards."

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An Cathaoirleach Councillor Carrie Smyth was delighted by the news of the awards and the formal acknowledgement of a project.

She said: "The Ballyogan Operations Centre is one of the most significant investments made by the County Council over recent years and is an impressive facility. It will undoubtedly strengthen the services the Council delivers to our public over the coming years."

(CD/JP)