Saongroup
Saongroup
A campus rebuilt around light, sightlines and silence.
Saongroup is a world leader in online recruitment, running online recruiting websites across the world in Europe, Africa and America. The company have recently moved their Dublin Headquarters to the stunning new Waterways House development, overlooking Grand Canal Quay.
"We needed the partitioning to disappear — and where it had to be seen, to be precise enough to belong to the building."
— Project Architect, Arcadis
- Saongroup
Komfort’s Partitioning
To allow the employees to enjoy the full height view from every angle and maximise this beautiful view, Komfort’s Polar Single Glazed partitioning was installed by Allied Ireland throughout the office space. Komfort’s Single Glazed partitions allow light to flood through the workplace to create an atmosphere of space, yet effectively provides shielded office zones where concentration and creativity may flourish. Manifestations were applied to the Komfort partitioning systems once installed.
Additionally, Komfort’s Sonik double glazed doors were installed by Allied Ireland for their powerful performance credentials, ease of installation and future product maintenance. This system ensures that high acoustic insulation is maintained through the use of an automatic drop-down seal, achieving up to 40dB (Rw).
§02 — Specification
Komfort Systems
Three Komfort systems, calibrated to a single architectural language: gold steel, acoustic glass, and integrity ratings that disappear into the building.
01
DEF—EI30
Defence EI Fire Screens
with Applied Bars
Single-glazed steel-framed screens dividing teaching wings from circulation. Slim sightlines, high-spec gold RAL.
02
DEF—EI60
Polar 100
Double Glazed Partitioning
Double-glazed system protecting protected escape routes. Specified to BS EN 1364-1, full third-party certified.
03
POL—100
Sonik Doors
Double-glazed, 100mm cavity
Numbers, held quietly behind the glass.
Saongroup
′
Fire integrity rating
EI60 — minutes
k
Square feet partitioned
Across four floors
%
Polar 100 double-glazed
Acoustic performance
RIBA-shortlisted scheme
Education, 2024
Saongroup
Komfort Products Used
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The brief in brief
As a new build, the design team and Allied Ireland were briefed to transform this blank canvas into a bright and modern environment which encouraged collaboration and maximised the surrounding view. The works included the design of a reception area, boardroom, bespoke joinery, extensive IT and AV infrastructure and more.
To meet the brief, breakout and huddle spaces were included to form a sense of unity and collaboration amongst employees. Heavy design elements, manifestations and accents of bright colours were added around the offices to spark creativity and to visually inspire individuals.
The End Result
The project was completed after 12 weeks on site, was finished to the highest standard and is truly representative of the Saongroup brand. Working closely with Allied Ireland, it was a pleasure to have our partitioning and door systems installed in such a beautiful, proactive and engaging space.
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