The Mercantile Hotel Dublin
Client: Mercantile Group
Project:
Sash window refurbishment, shopfront package which spreads across 3 elevations on Dame St, St Great Georges St. and Dame Lane.
Fire door package.
Feature Roof light.
Location:
Dublin City Centre, Ireland
Project Overview
The new Mercantile Hotel in Dublin is a high-end hospitality project located in the vibrant heart of the city. Tasked with delivering a blend of contemporary style and traditional Irish character, the internal joinery scope was critical to achieving the luxurious, welcoming atmosphere expected by both local and international guests.
Under the management of main contractor Adston construction, design teams- Millimeter design and Micheal Fitzpatrick, MFM Joinery were delighted to bring to fruition the Mercantile hotel.
Scope of Work
Our joinery team was selected to provide
- The full refurbishment and manufacturing of all sash windows in the property.
- The new shop front. This involved work to a number of existing fronts plus a new shop front.
- Supply of all internal fire door sets. Manufacture and installation of all internal fire and non-fire door sets as well as all skirtings and architraves at the property.
- One major item of bespoke joinery was a feature rooflight. This was recreated in the bar area- another conservation project within the hotel.
The Mercantile Hotel is a part protected building and part normal building. Dame house is a protected structure and all work had to be carried out in accordance with good conservation practices. Mercantile house is unprotected, therefore more modern techniques could be applied to the finished product.
Design & Material Selection
Shop fronts formed a mayor element of the entire project. Using traditional hardwoods and tricoya sheet material to produce the desired finish.
Working closely with the architects and interior designers, we sourced materials that reflected the Mercantile Group’s brand while meeting performance and sustainability standards.
Materials Used:
- Tricoya wood was used in the feature bifold doors in the public realm. This offers incredible scope to increase the footfall in the bar area.
- The glass also formed a major part of the shop front design. We used traditional led light which was encapsulated within a high-performance double-glazed unit. This offers higher security and thermal properties.
- Glass painting and traditional glass in the fan work.
- Sunguard glass was used to prevent discolouration from the sun.
Challenges & Solutions
Sight Constraints
Operating in the heart of Dublin city centre, logistics were a major challenge. We implemented a phased delivery and installation plan to ensure the project remained on schedule without compromising on quality. Delivering at particular hours and particular days.
Acoustic Requirements:
Because Dame house was a listing building heritage glass only was permitted. However, the Mercantile building was not listed, and this allowed the design team to introduce acoustic rated glass which has proved particularly effective within these rooms. All fire doors were fitted with acoustic seals to minimise noise from corridors and adjoining guest rooms also.
The joinery works helped define the character of the new Mercantile Hotel, marrying Dublin’s historic charm with contemporary luxury. Feedback from the client and guests has been overwhelmingly positive, particularly regarding the craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Find out more about our conservation works here.
