Tropical Fruit Warehouse
As a landmark in Dublin’s architectural landscape, the Tropical Fruit Warehouse celebrates the juxtaposition of the old and new, and offers a vibrant and dynamic office space.
Designed as a new home for a global tech brand, the project involved the retrofitting of a 19th-century warehouse, once used for storing tropical fruit imports, and a new ‘floating glass box’ extension cantilevered over the original warehouse, with views over the River Liffey.
Working closely with our client, we have created an office that not only celebrates their rich and diverse brand, but inspires their teams by providing a unique, happy, and creative environment for them to work in.
Recognizing that the buildings heritage deserved to not only be preserved, but celebrated, our design retains the original exposed brick walls and timber beams, and uses a neutral palette around the historic fabric to highlight natural textures. This creates a cohesive experience throughout the space where the old and the new are seamlessly blended. Playful and vibrant elements are introduced on each floor, with every level drawing inspiration from a different tropical fruit to bring a fresh, playful energy to the space.
Employee well-being is central to the design, with a variety of amenities that help staff to recharge, stay focused, and thrive in their daily work.
The environment is designed to be as inclusive as possible, with both ample breakout areas and quiet spaces for reflection and decompression provided. Our Neurodiversity Toolkit was utilised extensively to deliver a multi-sensory experience, inspired by calming natural and sustainable materials. These elements are shown to boost productivity and reduce anxiety, creating a supportive space for all employees.
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