2003 – Former Debenhams, Nos. 54-62 Henry Street, Dublin

Originally constructed in the 1960s and the other half in the 1970s by the same firm of architects. The 1960s gable wall became a spine up the middle of the store when the 1970s addition arrived, the store was completed in 1980. Completely redesigned and opened in 2003, the store is now unrecognisable from the original building. The brief called for modern design which would fit into the existing brand and surrounding buildings. Large glazed corners have been opened up and a massive central atrium. A projecting cafe was added to the exterior high above Henry Street. The store comprises a four-storey over basement premises extending to 210,000 sqft, with 200 feet of street frontage opposite Arnott’s department store. Originally Roche’s Stores until the chain was sold in 2007, closed with the demise of Debenhams in Ireland.