Custom House Quay

A proposed civic plaza that would channel rainwater into living infrastructure. Every surface would be designed to absorb, slow, and filter water before it reaches the Liffey. Permeable limestone paving, bioswales, and native rain gardens would create a public space that performs as hard as it looks.

Our Approach

Hydrological modelling would drive the design from day one. We would collaborate with engineers to create a plaza that can absorb a 100-year storm event while remaining a beautiful, functional civic space on dry days.