A Waterford housing project has made the shortlist at this year's Building and Architect of the Year Awards.

The Lodges, a social housing development in Ferrybank, delivered in collaboration with ROJO Studio Architects and Waterford City and County Council, has been considered in the Housing Project of the Year (Medium) category.

This recently completed 14-unit social housing development exemplifies high-quality construction and thoughtful design.

The project was carefully planned to provide a mix of one-bed apartments, two-bed duplex units and one-bed bungalows, catering to a range of housing needs.

Just a short walk from the North Quays development and only ten minutes from the city centre, The Lodges is a testament to the successful partnership between Waterford City and County Council, ROJO Studio Architects, Nevin Construction, and Frank Fox & Associates Construction Engineering.


Agnieszka Rojowska MRIAI, ROJO Studio Architects welcomed the nomination, stating: "Working on this project was both exciting and challenging. Throughout the process we had to be mindful that the overall design integrated contemporary architecture with the historic urban fabric to create a vibrant, community-focused space.

"The Lodges development is visible from multiple vantage points and has established a strong architectural identity in Waterford, and we are delighted that it has been shortlisted for these prestigious awards."

Meanwhile, Walter Holden, Senior Architect with Waterford City and County Council, said: "It was necessary for the development to not only optimise the tight confines of the Fountain Street site, but also be sympathetic to the prominent location and adjacent buildings.

"Even on a relatively small site, the development provides over-looked communal spaces and private amenity spaces for tenants and all units are finished to the highest A-rated energy efficiency.

"In essence, The Lodges is a practical, sustainable, community-focused housing solution that enhances the local area."

The overall category winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Dublin on April 3, 2025.

The Building and Architect of the Year Awards celebrate the most innovative individuals and companies driving excellence in Ireland’s building and architecture industry. Organised by BusinessRiver, the event connects over 25,000 business professionals across various sectors and highlights outstanding achievements in design and construction.