The Pembrokestown Coach House project by DHB Architects is a remarkable renovation of a historic Coach House dating back to the early 18th century in Pembrokestown, Ireland. While the building was previously unused, the transformation, completed in 2015, has turned it into an assisted living unit, increasing the usable surface area to 272 m².
This project contributes to the social-ecological transformation by repurposing a vacant Coach House into a living unit, specifically tailored to cater to the needs of a disabled young adult and their carers, promoting inclusivity and accessibility. The renovation and expansion have preserved the qualitative essence of the original structure while adapting it to its new purpose, ensuring its continued relevance and utility in the modern era. By renovating rather than demolishing, it reduces environmental impact and preserves cultural heritage, thus embodying sustainability principles in both social and ecological dimensions.
Pembrokestown
Ireland
Coach House
Housing, Assisted Living
2015