Clarence Hotel

Combining the restoration of the existing quayside facade as well as the sensitive insertion of new additions, Clarence Hotel will be a bold new landmark for the city.

At the heart of the project is a sculptural “sky catcher” which embraces the main public spaces and pulls daylight deep into the base of the hotel. It emerges at roof level and incorporates a ‘skyroom’ and viewing terrace, uniting and complementing the existing buildings.

Creating a new urban destination, the scheme will regenerate the lively street environment of Temple Bar. A publicly accessible ground floor incorporates restaurants, shops, cafés and bars facing both the riverfront on Wellington Quay and Essex Street to the South.

The redevelopment of the hotel will incorporate a number of progressive sustainability strategies, including the maximisation of natural light and ventilation, to ensure an energy efficient and environmentally sensitive mixed-use hotel, spa and conference facility.

Client: The Clarence Partnership
Consultants: JJ Campbell & Associates Ltd., Bruce Shaw, MacArdle McSweeney Associates , Jason Burgess Studio, Design Group, John Spain Associates