Wilkinsons Brook

Narrow roads. Human-scale places. That’s Wilkinsons Brook. This housing scheme in Dublin’s Tyrrelstown cleverly uses car ports to keep cars out of sight. Roads end visually. Angles create ever-changing vistas. You wouldn’t guess this is a large development. There’s a consistent design. It has a rhythm. Two and three-storey units are separated by first-floor terraces. Small details delight. Entrance porches have small seats. The delight continues inside. The entrance halls are lovely. Wilkinsons Brook is outstanding architecture and urban design. It’s a new model for higher-density family housing. Inspired by historic rural clachans it clusters homes around shared spaces. Sixty-nine homes feature two three and four-bedroom units. Dual-aspect courtyard homes offer multi-level amenity spaces and on-site parking. The development has clear boundaries. It fosters a network of shared-surface streets and communal areas. Streets are narrower than conventional layouts. They’re more pedestrian-friendly. Grey or white brickwork defines the streetscape. Upper storeys are grey brick or render. Red brick adds visual interest. Highly insulated ICF construction is used. Rooftop PV panels and air source heat pumps achieve an A1 energy rating. Proctor and Matthews were the masterplanners and architects. De Blacam and Meagher designed two typology variants. Doran Cray handled the construction stages. Wilkinsons Brook enhances the living experience. It sets a benchmark for sustainable densities. It delivers on the need for strong neighbourhood identity. It’s a return to the traditional essence of community. A place to meet and interact. Wilkinsons Brook is more than just houses. It’s a thoughtfully designed community. A place where people can thrive.