Speaking about the scheme, Bolands Mills Project Director Michael Conaghan added: “Bolands Mills has been an iconic part of the Dublin skyline for over 150 years. Our vision for this building was to provide a fully accessible collaboration hub for our Dublin site. We have achieved LEED Platinum in a protected structure and are one of a handful of projects in Ireland to have done this under LEED V4.

We have delivered a flexible and adaptive range of work settings to accommodate many different work styles. These different modalities promote innovation and collaboration both in person and in a hybrid work environment. Most importantly we have honoured the building's rich industrial and historical past featuring local artists and the reuse of old industrial machinery throughout the scheme as part of this experience.” 

Through our understanding of the latest flexible work environment necessities, Spacestor was able to bring Residence Connect to this project, a private single-user video-conferencing pod. With easily accessible button-activated doors, wider door widths, and level access, the pod caters to the focus on inclusivity and accessibility. The separately height adjustable desks and monitors have been purpose-designed so that they support anyone working in the best ergonomic position, meaning employees are comfortable and can focus on their work.

Flexibility is key in the technology industry, and it is at an optimum in this project with cutting-edge tech integration such as the smart building systems for lighting, temperature and space-usage maximization. Residence Connect fits in with this sustainable technology, with user-adjustable ventilation and lighting. These features mean that energy is only used when someone is in the pod, and a sustainable choice which contributes towards the LEED level achieved.

In this project, Google’s commitment to sustainability is shown in the standard achieved of LEED V4 Platinum, and with green design features including the energy-efficient systems, water management technologies and a lot of natural light and ventilation. 

Natural light and biophilia are a central part of the design of this workplace, and our Residence Connect suits this type of environment perfectly. The chamfered ply brings a biophilic aesthetic, while the glass around the pod allows natural light to flow through the space, and keeps the overall look seamless whilst still providing that essential private spot for confidential calls and focused thinking.

Throughout the project, features have been incorporated to ensure that employees feel cared for, with rest areas, exercise facilities and healthy food options at the breakout points. 

The Google Flour Mills project is the perfect example of old meeting new and taking the best of both to create a unique and restful space where colleagues from diverse backgrounds can come together, in a flexible and sustainable environment.