How Much Does an Office Fit-Out Cost in Ireland in 2026?

Modern office fit-out in Dublin showing contemporary workspace design and cost planning materials

An office fit-out in Ireland typically costs between €700 and €1,500 per square metre for a Cat B fit-out, depending on the specification level. For a standard 500 sq m office in Dublin, that means a total budget of roughly €350,000 to €750,000. But the final number depends on several factors — and understanding them […]

Small Office Fit-Out: Making the Most of Under 200 sq m

Beautifully designed small office fit-out in Dublin maximising space with modern workstations and glass partitions

A small office fit-out in Dublin – anything under 200 square metres – typically costs between €140,000 and €300,000 depending on specification and complexity. That’s a wide range, and where you land depends on choices around layout, materials, M&E requirements, and furniture. The good news: smaller spaces reward smart design disproportionately. Get the planning right […]

How to Design a Hybrid Office That Actually Works

Modern hybrid office design in Ireland with hot-desking pods, collaboration areas and video conferencing rooms

A hybrid office that actually works is designed around activities, not headcount. Instead of assigning every employee a permanent desk, you create zones – focus areas, collaboration spaces, social hubs, and bookable meeting rooms – and let people choose the setting that fits their task. In Ireland, where 62% of knowledge workers now split time […]

JLL / Spearstreet Capital

Location The Campus Cherrywood South Dublin Size: 140 sq. mt Chawner and Trench were awarded the contract for a full design and build project for the new JLL Management offices at the superb Cherrywood Campus, South Dublin This was an extensive project, turning an unused bare concrete shell into contemporary offices for our clients. No […]

C&T visit IVC, Belgium

C&T where very kindly  invited to Belgium to visit the showrooms of IVC, one of Europe’s leading carpet & LCT flooring manufacturers, to be introduced to their upcoming new premium carpet range   “Imperfections”. We were part of an international collective of architects and designers invited to the Flooring Development Centre in Kortrijk. Kicking off with […]

JLL appoints C&T for new office fit-out

Delighted to announce that Chawner & Trench have been appointed by JLL to design & fit out a new office space for JLL’s own use as management offices in Cherrywood, South Dublin This 1400 sq ft grey box was an unused retail space that requires a full Cat A & B fit out to complete, […]