Old Buckley Townhouse, Maynooth 

At a Glance

  • Client: Vision Contracting
  • Location: Leinster St., Maynooth, Co. Kildare
  • Industry: Education
  • Key Products/Services: Automatic Sliding Doors, Swing Door Operators, Steel Doors, Riser Doors, Complete Ironmongery Solution
  • Outcome: Safe, accessible, and functional student accommodation

About This Project

Client Background

Maynooth University selected Vision Contracting to convert an old townhouse building into new student housing. Vision Contracting appointed MF Services to complete the ironmongery, fire rated riser doors and automatic door solutions required for the project.

The Challenge

The architectural features and aesthetics of the old Buckley House had to be maintained. Additionally, the project had to be completed by the start of the academic year.

The Goal

To develop safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing accommodation while preserving the architectural features of the original building.

Objectives

Key objectives included

  • Deliver a functional new accommodation development suitable for students, staff, and summer lets.
  • Preserve the building’s original architectural features.
  • Complete the project in time for the start of the academic year.

Products & Services Delivered by MF Services

The Products Included

MF Services delivered a wide range of products for the project, these included:

Why These Products were Chosen

These product were selected for their robust, high-quality design, ideal for high-traffic and heavy-use environments.

  • Sliding doors ensured ease of access for end users.
  • Power-assisted swing doors enhanced accessibility for wheelchair users.
  • Riser doors provided access between floors to service vents while blending into corridors, enhancing the project design.
  • Ventilated steel doors protected plant room machinery, ensuring safety.

Project Implementation

Planning & Execution

Some of the key steps included:

  • MF Services engineers met with the architect and contractor on site to review the required ironmongery and door solutions.
  • An ironmongery schedule and project-specific floor plan were prepared.
  • A full door schedule was created.
  • To install the riser doors, all the service hatches were measured. This was to determine the correct panel sizes..
  • Technical drawings and submittals were provided by MF Services for product approval.
  • Ironmongery was split between the joiner off-site and the carpenter on-site to make installation faster and easier.
  • Final safety checks were completed at the end of the project.

On site Coordination & Amendments

Close collaboration with architects and contractors ensured smooth project delivery. During the project, a few adjustments were required, including:

  • The client had planned the swing door operators to go on the outside of the door. These had been moved to the inside.
  • Swing doors needed new wiring for power and fire alarms.

The MF Services team worked closely with the client and architect to adjust the designs as required in a timely matter.

Results

Project Outcome

A functional and modern student accommodation with integrated access control. This project featured a range of automatic door solutions from MF Services including automatic sliding doors, automatic swing doors, a complete ironmongery package and riser doors. The project was delivered on time and retained the key features of the old townhouse.

Project Duration

The project completion timeline was 13–14 weeks from specification to delivery

Client Testimonial

Compliments to you and the team for a job well done. Planning, execution, and quality were all met on a tight deadline and challenging environment. MF Services knowledge and experience greatly contributed to the project success. 

-Ignor Martinis, Project Manager for Vision Contracting 

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