Image: Architect impression of IADT Digital Media Building
IADT has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris of the awarding of the contract for the Digital Media Building in IADT as part of the first bundle of projects in the Government’s Higher Education PPP programme.
Minister Harris welcomed the conclusion and signing of the contracts for the commencement of construction of six new buildings across multiple campuses in the eastern, southern and midlands regions.
The Digital Media Building, designed by BDP Architects, is 7,208 m2 and will accommodate 920 students across a wide range of disciplines such as design, animation & VFX, enterprise and technology. It adds capacity for close to 600 additional students to attend IADT.
The building will contain 19 state-of-the-art digital design studios, advanced computer laboratories and classrooms with five seminar rooms, and a 600-seat capacity restaurant.
Commencement of Construction of IADT New Digital Media Building Announced
Minister Harris said “This is a really important development in higher education. The construction of these buildings on multiple campuses across the country will improve the educational experience for current and future generations of students. We look forward to the construction progression of each of these six buildings over the coming years and look forward to welcoming the first students to the new buildings. The future is bright.”
Speaking on the announcement. IADT’s President, David Smith, said “IADT welcomes this significant investment. It is the largest capital project made in respect of IADT’s 25-year history and will prove transformative. This specialist facility will ensure that IADT, and our graduates, will contribute significantly to Ireland’s creative economy and that the Institute has the capacity and specialist resources to grow and respond to the needs of Ireland’s rapidly evolving Creative, Media & Technological sectors. We look forward to working with PPPCo, the Enbarr Partnership and their contractors to deliver this new building.”
Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) is Ireland’s only institute of art, design and technology.
IADT has a specific focus on the creative cultural and technological sectors, when you visit IADT you’ll discover a campus alive with ideas, innovation and entrepreneurial activity.
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