The Building
The Halfmoon Building, designed by the award winning team at Wilson Architecture, is a beautiful contemporary building which occupies a pivotal corner on Lavitt’s Quay and the entire Halfmoon Street Block.
The Building extents to a total of 115,000 Sq. Ft with 55,000 Sq. Ft of Grade A office space and 60,000 Sq. Ft of prime retail space.
With floor-to-ceiling glazing on the northern, eastern, and southern elevations, the building design provides for a distinctive curved façade along Halfmoon Street, creating a striking architectural presence that maximises natural light, enhances panoramic views, and contributes a dynamic new landmark to Cork’s cityscape.
The building was originally developed in 2011 and was acquired by JCD Group in November 2025, following which it has undergone an extensive upgrade programme, including significant sustainability improvements to achieve an impressive BER A3 rating.
The Offices
The Halfmoon Building provides a total of 55,000 sq. ft and has the largest office floor plate in Cork’s traditional CBD, with floors of up to 18,500 sq. ft., offering exceptional flexibility to accommodate a wide range of occupier requirements.
The offices are accessed via a striking new reception area located on Lavitt’s Quay. Extending to over 2,500 sq. ft., this impressive arrival space delivers a suite of high-quality amenities designed to enhance the occupier experience.
With floor to ceiling heights exceeding 3.2 metres, these offices offer a greater sense of openness than standard spaces, enhancing the overall feeling of light and spaciousness within these exceptional floor plans.
The upper floors have an impressive river fronting lobby at each level with energy efficient floor to ceiling glazing.
Floor Plans
The Amenities
The Lavitt Room
This is a versatile, multifunctional event / meeting space which is available to all of the occupiers in the building and can be reserved free of charge.
This space is fully equipped with state-of-the-art AV technology and offers a variety of seating arrangements to suit every occasion. It can also be opened up to incorporate additional lobby space, making it ideal for accommodating larger functions.
The Terrace
Perhaps the most distinctive amenity of the Halfmoon Building is the fourth-floor, river-facing roof terrace. Overlooking the River Lee, it offers sweeping east–west panoramic views across the city, creating a truly exceptional shared space for occupiers.
Thoughtfully designed with contemporary landscaping and a range of seating areas, the terrace provides an attractive setting for informal meetings, relaxation, and breakout use, enhancing both wellbeing and workplace experience within the building.
End of Trip Facilities
The Halfmoon Building Occupiers will benefit from state of the art end of trip facilities including:
- 42 onsite bicycle slots are available on the ground floor if you choose to bike to work.
- 5 spacious private shower suites, each featuring its own dedicated changing area.
- A dedicated vanity area complete with hair drying facilities.
- Complimentary towel service for added convenience.
- A fully ventilated drying room with open hanging rails to facilitate the drying of clothing and cycling gear.
The Retail
The retail offering at Halfmoon Building brings together a vibrant mix of international brands and established local businesses. Anchored by the Boots flagship store, the scheme also features long-standing occupiers such as Matthews, who bring a strong heritage and connection to the location, alongside prestigious operators including Kopper Hair Design.
This blend of global and local occupiers creates a dynamic and authentic streetscape, enhancing the appeal of the development while reinforcing its position at the heart of Cork city life.
The History
A truly unique feature of the building is the complete retention of 16 Lavitt’s Quay, creating a compelling juxtaposition between restored 18th-century architecture and contemporary 21st-century design.
This thoughtful integration of old and new adds character and authenticity, celebrating Cork’s rich architectural heritage while delivering a modern, forward-looking workplace environment.
