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Author: Business Post

Maples Group has completed a "multi-million euro" renovation of its 75 St Stephen’s Green office in Dublin. The refurbishment modernises the building and enhances sustainability, paving the way for the relocation of all 550 Irish staff.

Author: Irish Examiner

Cork publican Paul Montgomery has acquired the Wilton Bar, a 36-year-old landmark opposite Cork University Hospital. The 10,000 sq ft venue will undergo a €1 million refurbishment, transforming it into a pub, restaurant, and live music destination.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Irish fitout industry continues to demonstrate resilience, creativity, and operational precision. Its trajectory reflects an expanding footprint both domestically and internationally, underpinned by innovative design and ambitious project delivery. Looking back to last year, ‘MOLA Architecture Wins Dual Titles at Fit Out Awards 2025’ celebrates the firm’s recognition for design brilliance and operational excellence. Accolades such as this set the benchmark as the sector looks ahead to the 2026 awards cycle, where creativity and sustainable practice will define new standards. Furthermore, ‘Wicklow-based Collette Ward Interiors completes 48-hour chalet fitout in France’ highlights the sector’s agility and capability to deliver high-pressure, complex fitout projects overseas. Rapid execution combined with attention to design precision underlines Ireland’s growing reputation in international fitout markets. Meanwhile, ‘ME FITOUT delivers large-scale residential fitout at Reem Eleven’ demonstrates how Irish expertise is shaping large-scale projects abroad, integrating technology, craftsmanship, and sustainability into urban residential developments. The project showcases how fitout companies are delivering measurable impact across both design quality and operational efficiency. These stories emphasise the sector’s momentum, combining creative ambition with practical execution. Explore the full stories to see how Ireland’s fitout sector is crafting the future of design, both locally and globally.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Highlighting last year’s achievements, MOLA Architecture won Fit Out Design Practice of the Year and Fit Out Client of the Year at the Fit Out Awards 2025, recognised for delivering award-winning workplace designs and setting the standard for commercial excellence for the next wave of innovators in 2026.

Author: Focus Malaysia

Malaysia-based interior fitout specialist Signature Alliance enters 2026 with a robust project pipeline and regional expansion. The company focuses on disciplined execution, earnings visibility and digital tools to strengthen commercial, institutional and industrial fitout delivery.

Author: Design Middle East

UAE-based interior fitout specialist ME FITOUT has completed a major residential fitout in Abu Dhabi. The project highlights large-scale joinery, in-house manufacturing and sustainability practices shaping the Middle East fitout market.

Author: Ireland Live

Lough Eske Castle Hotel in Donegal is seeking planning permission for a €95,000 sqm bar extension and pavilion fit-out to enhance the courtyard’s operational value. The project aims to improve usability year-round while respecting the castle’s historic architecture.

Author: Breaking News.ie

Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre is set for a €100 million interior fit-out and redevelopment. The revamped scheme will accommodate 3,000 office workers and modernise retail spaces, reshaping Dublin’s city centre for business and commerce

Author: EVOKE

Irish design firm Collette Ward Interiors executed a rapid 48-hour fitout of a luxury ski chalet in France. The project showcases the firm’s logistical precision, bespoke interiors, and the Irish roots behind high-end European fitout projects.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The fit out sector is experiencing a period defined by creativity, operational precision, and strategic impact. This edition highlights how organisations are delivering innovative projects that enhance spaces, functionality, and user experience. First, ‘Perkins&Will’s Rasa Zubrickaite Named Fit Out Designer of the Year at Fit Out Awards 2025’ held recently demonstrates how human-centred, sustainable design can transform interiors into functional and inspiring environments. The recognition reflects the rising standards in the sector and sets a high benchmark for entrants in the 2026 awards cycle. On the other hand, ‘Slieve Commedagh Clinic completes £400,000 fit out expansion in Newcastle’ exemplifies how strategic investment and operational planning enable organisations to create high-performing spaces that meet evolving healthcare needs. This project highlights the tangible benefits of aligning design, functionality, and efficiency. In the commercial sector, ‘MGM Interiors transforms Valcucine’s Dubai showroom with bespoke fit-out’ illustrates the growing importance of customised, experiential spaces in enhancing brand engagement. The project underscores how tailored design can combine aesthetic appeal with operational performance. These stories highlight creativity, functionality, and strategic investment in the fit out sector. They emphasise a forward-looking perspective where innovation, precision, and human-centred design define success and inspire the next wave of projects.