PJ Hegarty was contracted by the Mercy Hospital in Cork city to complete a new 175-bed facility, incorporating psychiatric, medical and surgical wards, as well as a new Pathology department and facilities for future consultants’ clinics. The building was constructed using a reinforced concrete frame structure on six levels. The unit is clad in monochrome rendered blockwork with aluminium windows and curtain walling. The vaulted roof detail was achieved through state-of -the-art Kalzip curved sheeting on a structural steel frame.
The building work incorporated meticulous interior finishing to an extremely high standard, including plastered walls, suspended ceilings and 8,000m² of floor finish. The contract also included the full fit-out and service of the Pathology Department, while building services are controlled by a fully computerised energy management system. The new structure was connected to existing structures by a two-storey link bridge.
