Cluain Mhuire Residential
Cluain Mhuire is a residential scheme on Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, delivering 140 new homes arranged as five distinct pavilion blocks.
The development responds to a tightly constrained site, including mature trees, an adjacent protected structure, challenging levels and the presence of Japanese knotweed. Set back from the avenue, the principal entrance on Newtownpark Avenue frames arrival and anchors the scheme within its context.
Building heights vary from 3 to 5 storeys in height, rising toward the centre of the site before stepping down to the north, producing a considered sequence of scale that respects neighbouring properties. The deliberate separation of the pavilion blocks creates generous gaps and landscaped courtyards that admit daylight, encourage movement and preserve important sightlines through the scheme.
The design prioritises quality and livability, with over 60 per cent of homes dual aspect to secure daylight and natural cross‑ventilation. Material definition reinforces character, with pavilion blocks distinguished by refined brick finishes, strong stone banding and vibrantly coloured elements. Overall, Cluain Mhuire establishes a contextually rooted neighbourhood that balances density, landscape and civic sensitivity.
