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Ireland’s Capital Dock Residence wins WiredScore Platinum award

Priya Singh | 2024-03-01

Kennedy Wilson’s Capital Dock Residence is the first fully occupied Build to Rent scheme to receive the WiredScore Platinum certification in Ireland.
Kennedy Wilson's Capital Dock Residence development has achieved the WiredScore Platinum certification - the first Build to Rent scheme in Ireland to do so.
Real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson has recently announced that its Capital Dock Residence Build to Rent development has been awarded the WiredScore Platinum certification.

The residential portion of Capital Dock has won the prestigious award and lies within one of the largest mixed-use developments ever created in Ireland.

Currently the only occupied residential building in Ireland to hold the Platinum certification, 190-unit Capital Dock Residence was recognised for offering digital connectivity and infrastructure that ensures a seamless experience for residents.
This achievement acknowledges Kennedy Wilson’s position as a leader in innovation and recognises the vast technological and digital connectivity advancements that Capital Dock Residences offers its residents. The road to WiredScore Platinum certification for homes was grounded in a rigorous evaluation process that focused on five essential aspects of modern living: master planning, infrastructure, services, monitoring and innovation. Every step of the way we were impressed with the excellence of the building’s design, and Kennedy Wilson’s commitment to investing in future-proof technology for their residents.”
The Platinum WiredScore certification demonstrates Kennedy Wilson’s ongoing commitment to technological innovation and sustainability. WiredScore sets the global standard for technology in property, recognising and promoting best-in-class digitally connected buildings across the globe.
The award of the coveted WiredScore Platinum certification to Capital Dock Residence is testament to our focus on incorporating leading edge technology across our development portfolio that helps provide a top-tier experience for our residents. Since its completion in 2018, the Capital Dock campus has become a landmark in Dublin’s South Docklands, and with this new certification, our residences will continue to set the standard for best-in-class technology well into the future.”
With the Build to Rent scheme now at full residential occupancy, Capital Dock is a 690,000 sq ft mixed-use development that features 2.5 acres of public space including a waterside park and playground, 460,000 sq ft of fully occupied offices, as well as 27,000 sq ft of restaurant, bar and food offerings, including Dublin’s flagship Brewdog Outpost and Fresh the Good Food market.

Advancements at Capital Dock Residences include ‘Day One Connectivity’ procedures that enable residents to connect to the internet the day they move into their apartment, dedicated telecommunication rooms to protect them from data theft, and strong mobile coverage throughout the residences.