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12 - Shaping seamless Buildings
In this episode of Because It Matters, recorded live at Dublin’s Croke Park, we sit down with Ian Mullally from dormakaba and Séamus Guidera from RKD Architects. Together, they share how design, access, and sustainability are shaping the future of buildings.
Ian explains how door hardware has evolved from simple mechanics to seamless, touch-free solutions that make entering and moving through spaces effortless. For him, true success means people don’t notice the technology at all — it just works.
Séamus highlights how architecture must go beyond aesthetics, focusing on flexibility, reuse, and sustainability. From revitalizing older Georgian buildings to transforming modern office spaces like Dublin’s Grand Canal Square, he shows why future-ready design is about adaptability and people-centered experiences.
Both guests emphasize the role of accessibility and inclusivity — creating buildings that work for everyone, while also delivering character and comfort usually associated with hospitality spaces.
Join us for an inside look at how dormakaba and RKD Architects merge technology, design, and vision to create buildings that are secure, seamless, sustainable, and built to stand the test of time.
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By Wilma Werner, Jenni Nägele, Christian Krüger, Patrick HalfmannIn this episode of Because It Matters, recorded live at Dublin’s Croke Park, we sit down with Ian Mullally from dormakaba and Séamus Guidera from RKD Architects. Together, they share how design, access, and sustainability are shaping the future of buildings.
Ian explains how door hardware has evolved from simple mechanics to seamless, touch-free solutions that make entering and moving through spaces effortless. For him, true success means people don’t notice the technology at all — it just works.
Séamus highlights how architecture must go beyond aesthetics, focusing on flexibility, reuse, and sustainability. From revitalizing older Georgian buildings to transforming modern office spaces like Dublin’s Grand Canal Square, he shows why future-ready design is about adaptability and people-centered experiences.
Both guests emphasize the role of accessibility and inclusivity — creating buildings that work for everyone, while also delivering character and comfort usually associated with hospitality spaces.
Join us for an inside look at how dormakaba and RKD Architects merge technology, design, and vision to create buildings that are secure, seamless, sustainable, and built to stand the test of time.