This was an open, two stage competition for the architectural design of a new Bord Gáis Networks Distribution Control Centre at Dubber Cross, Finglas, Dublin. Bord Gáis Networks (BGN), a division of Bord Gáis, is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the gas network in Ireland. The services provided include safety and emergency response, pipeline service laying and modification, and meter installations and alterations.

It is the intention of BGN to vacate existing leased premises and to move to a new, well designed building at the Dubber Cross site to accommodate all the principal functions carried out by the organisation. The design for the new offices will be required to address a number of issues particular to this project. These are as follows:

• The building should reflect BGN’s commitment to environmental protection, energy conservation and sustainable development
  
• The building should take into account the services carried out by BGN
  
• The building should allow for a degree of flexibility of use in its internal planning.
  
• The site layout and design should have regard to the adjoining Charlestown development.
  
• The building should sit in harmony within its physical context.
  
• Particular attention should be paid to the design of screening to car park areas.

The target construction budget for the project is €17,500,000 (seventeen and a half million Euro) exclusive of VAT and professional fees.

The competition was won by Denis Byrne Architects.