PROJECT PROFILE: Abbey Creative Quarter, Kilkenny
The former Smithwick’s Brewery on the banks of the Nore in the centre of Kilkenny was closed by Diageo in 2013.
Kilkenny County Council wanted to create an urban design and architectural framework on the site and provide a new urban mixed use quarter in a socially inclusive and sustainable manner.
Reddy A+U was commissioned in August 2013 to undertake the urban design and master planning of the site.

Our team developed a masterplan which was to have a healthy mix of uses including educational, employment, residential, enterprise development, recreational and community uses.