Key Personnel
Client:
Forum Building Commons Street Limited
Contractor:
Structuretone
LEED:
Passive Dynamics
PM:
Scollard Doyle/Cumming Group
Project Overview
Wave Dynamics provided specialist acoustic consultancy services for Highmark, a landmark Grade A office refurbishment located on Commons Street in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands. Highmark delivers approximately 46,500 sq. ft of high‑quality CAT A office accommodation, designed to meet modern occupier expectations while achieving strong sustainability credentials, including LEED Gold certification.
Scope of Services
Wave Dynamics was appointed to support the CAT A base build design, providing acoustic advice to ensure the development achieved a high standard of internal acoustic performance appropriate for premium commercial office use, while also contributing to the project’s wider LEED acoustic credits.
Our scope included:
- Acoustic strategy development to support CAT A office layouts, addressing sound insulation, internal noise control and occupier flexibility
- Review of base build constructions to ensure robust acoustic performance between floors and adjoining spaces, suitable for future tenant fit‑out
- Plant and services noise assessment, ensuring that mechanical systems were designed to meet appropriate internal and external noise criteria
- LEED Acoustic Performance assessments, supporting the project team in demonstrating compliance with relevant LEED prerequisites and credits relating to acoustic comfort and indoor environmental quality
Design Outcome
The acoustic design was coordinated closely with the wider design team to ensure that acoustic considerations were integrated efficiently into the overall CAT A specification, without compromising architectural intent, sustainability goals or programme. This approach supports future tenant flexibility while providing a strong acoustic foundation for high‑quality workplace environments.
Highmark has been delivered as a fully refurbished, sustainable and accessible office building, combining modern services, strong environmental performance, and high internal comfort standards within a prominent Docklands location
Image © highmark.ie
Jon Maguire (BSc Hons MIOA) brings over 8 years of expertise in acoustic consultancy, specialising in environmental acoustics with a focus on 3D modelling, assessments, and detailed design for industrial, commercial, and energy projects. He has lead noise assessments for key clients while thriving in multidisciplinary environments. Jon’s diplomatic communication skills are ideal for stakeholder consultation.
Jack is a Field Engineer at Wave Dynamics, supporting the delivery of environmental monitoring and acoustic consultancy services through detailed on-site fieldwork. He has hands-on experience in noise monitoring, vibration monitoring, and dust monitoring across a variety of infrastructure, construction, and environmental projects. Jack is involved in the setup, operation, and maintenance of monitoring equipment, ensuring accurate data collection in line with relevant standards and project requirements. He works closely with consultants and project teams, providing reliable field support that underpins high-quality assessments and reporting.
Aidan is the Director for all U.K Operations and has worked in multiple industries including for clients in the UK and internationally operating in the residential, industry, healthcare, education, and construction sectors.
