building cultural spaces that add value to developments
Eamonn Doyle ON
cultural development
SoSimpatico is a privately-owned cultural development specialist, providing comprehensive solutions for property developers seeking to integrate community, arts, and cultural spaces into their developments. From pre-planning advice and concept design to interior modelling, feasibility studies, tenant acquisition, and project implementation, we offer expert services that seamlessly incorporate culture to add genuine value to developments.
With a foundation built on 30 years of experience and network-building in the cultural sector, SoSimpatico has established strong, proven relationships with artists across all disciplines, Dublin City Council and other state bodies, as well as leading international property developers.
Integrating culture and property development
Eamonn Doyle i, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1
SoSimpatico’s cultural development specialists collaborate with property developers to help meet Dublin City Council’s 5% cultural use obligation. Our vision is that this regulation is an opportunity to transform spaces into vibrant, creative, community focussed assets that enhance the overall appeal and value of your development.
what we do
Consultancy from pre-planning to implementation
Localised cultural assessments & strategy development
Feasibility studies & 3D interior modelling
Stakeholder engagement & legal compliance
Cultural tenant identification & acquisition
Leasing, legal & operational negotiation
Full project delivery oversight
Marketing & launch planning
Art acquisition for key spaces/show apartments
Cultural asset management (post-delivery)
“Through our partnership with Karen and the team at SoSimpatico, we quickly realised that adhering to Dublin City Council's '5% cultural use' planning policy was not just an obligation but a valuable opportunity. We firmly believe that integrating a vibrant cultural space - curated in collaboration with SoSimpatico - will enhance the living environment and add genuine value to our development. We are confident that this will generate a positive affect for our future residents experience as a result of the dynamic, interactive, and sustainable community the cultural spaces will create.”
Jane Dolan
Director of Investment, Product & Living at Eagle Street Partners
“SoSimpatico conducted an assessment of the site and the local area, identified several cultural tenants, acted as a conduit between us and various stakeholders, designed 3D interior models for the 16,000 sq/ft space and devised a plan for its delivery. In collaboration, we will implement these plans to ensure the long-term, sustainable viability of the cultural workspaces at Marshall Yards. We are very proud to be pioneers of this policy in partnership with SoSimpatico.”
Richard Carey
Head of Construction at Eagle Street Partners