Commercial Property Irish Examiner. REf Tommy Barker / Catherine Shanahan piece. PIX BY DENIS MINIHANE. VIDEO BY LARRY CUMMINS. Computer generated view from South Main Street. THE COUNTING HOUSE - CORK CITY JCA Architects is responsible for the Counting House section of the former Beamish’s brewery site, containing historical buildings of various types (protected structures) dating back to the 18th century. The project involves the conservation and restoration of the existing brewery buildings and adapting the use for office space, and includes a new 4 story extenstion to the north of the building tying into the overall Brewery Quarter. Features: City Centre 4 floors of retail; office & educational use; Shell and fitout; Atrium; 3 lifts; protected structure