Location: Dublin, Ireland
Lansdowne House is a late-1960s nine-storey office building featuring a distinctive system of load-bearing external cladding panels. McFarland Consulting Ltd were appointed to undertake a comprehensive condition assessment of the façade system to inform repair strategy and long-term asset management.
MCL completed a full visual and hammer tap survey of the external façades using rope access techniques, carefully programmed to minimise disruption to building occupants and coordinated with rooftop radio frequency equipment outages. Localised testing was undertaken to selected panels to assess concrete condition and reinforcement corrosion.
Further investigations were carried out internally following a soft strip of finishes to selected areas, allowing direct inspection and testing of the load-bearing cladding panels from both sides. The combined internal and external investigations provided a detailed understanding of the structural behaviour and condition of the façade system.
The findings informed a structural appraisal of the cladding system and the development of site trials to refine suitable repair solutions. This work culminated in the production of a robust concrete repair and corrosion mitigation scheme, providing the Client with a clear and practical route to extend the service life of the building.