National Forensic Mental Health Service, Portrane

The National Forensic Mental Healthcare Facility successfully creates a balance between a secure setting and a therapeutic care environment. While dealing with a challenging and complex brief, the scheme has been executed with great sensitivity which maximises light and the user's connection to nature at every opportunity. An exemplary project within its field, the design has maximised the potential of the brief and delivered a noteworthy scheme. From the wider scale campus layout, to the individual courtyard dwellings, the design allows for connection, aesthetic quality and a sense of community.