The first phase of what has been a successful development along the northern edge of the extension to the development in the IFSC was completed in 1999, on what used to be the site of the Sheriff Street Corporation Flats.

The design of phase 1 of the development is based on an original masterplan prepared by de Blacam and Meagher architects, and adheres to the principles and guidelines of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority, which sought to re-introduce the concept of desirable living accommodation back into the inner city on previously neglected brownfield sites.

Phase 1 comprises 268 apartments over retail units at street level, arranged in five separate blocks over a common basement car park. The front block fronting Mayor Street gives the street a new urban identity and scale.

The recently completed second phase of the residential development at Mayor Street occupies the eastern end of the site previously occupied by the Sheriff Street flats complex and also fronts Guild Street opposite Spencer Dock.

The scheme follows the same principles as the first phase in terms of quality and also successfully accommodates a higher number of larger apartments on a more restrictive site.

Phase 2 comprises 272 apartments over retail units at street level, arranged in 14 separate blocks linked around a private landscaped courtyard over a common basement car park. Each apartment receives southern sunlight or at least east-west light.

The third and final phase of the development links Phases 1 and 2 as well as forming the termination of the visual axis from North Wall Quay to Mayor Square along Excise Walk.

It is envisaged that Mayor Square centrally located at the intersection of main routes (both pedestrian and LUAS) will be the primary public space in the second phase of the IFSC. The 10-storey block has a double height arcade frontage to Mayor Square housing restaurant and bar with mezzanine uses.

The upper eight floors comprise 48 apartments, and the outer brickwork frame gives the terraces serving these apartments a greater sense of privacy while taking advantage of the views to the mountains in the south.