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#Architecture

# architecture - Tuesday 3 March, 2020

Architecture's top prize awarded to two Irish women
# Pritzker Prize
# Pritzker Prize

Architecture's top prize awarded to two Irish women

Mar 3rd 2020, 10:45 PM 34,623 Views 29 Comments

Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara were awarded the Pritzker prize today.

# architecture - Saturday 15 June, 2019

What the future of community living could look like in Limerick City's Georgian neighbourhood
# Future Of Housing
# Future Of Housing

What the future of community living could look like in Limerick City's Georgian neighbourhood

Jun 15th 2019, 9:30 AM 12,357 Views 3 Comments

We spoke to Architect Rosie Webb at the CoHousing Here event in Dublin about alternative housing models.

# architecture - Wednesday 8 May, 2019

Boomtime beauties: 6 Celtic Tiger buildings that deserve more appreciation, according to architects
# Insider Guide
# Insider Guide

Boomtime beauties: 6 Celtic Tiger buildings that deserve more appreciation, according to architects

May 8th 2019, 5:43 PM 17,063 Views 17 Comments

Plus one that continues to divide opinion.

# architecture - Sunday 10 March, 2019

'An unprecedented number': 1,700 buildings in Dublin are awaiting protected status
# Protected Structures
# Protected Structures

'An unprecedented number': 1,700 buildings in Dublin are awaiting protected status

Mar 10th 2019, 8:30 PM 24,056 Views 37 Comments

“A lot of amazing buildings are being torn down because they aren’t protected,” Green Party councillor Patrick Costello has said.

# architecture - Wednesday 19 December, 2018

From flats to nightclubs: An insider guide to 7 overlooked art deco gems around Dublin
# Deco Dublin
# Deco Dublin

From flats to nightclubs: An insider guide to 7 overlooked art deco gems around Dublin

Dec 19th 2018, 7:00 PM 26,168 Views 9 Comments

The capital’s little-known art deco heritage.

# architecture - Saturday 17 November, 2018

FactCheck: Are two Herbert Simms flat complexes in Dublin to be demolished?
# Factcheck
# Factcheck

FactCheck: Are two Herbert Simms flat complexes in Dublin to be demolished?

Nov 17th 2018, 6:30 PM 21,961 Views 12 Comments

There has been commentary online about plans for Pearse House and Markievicz House to be demolished – but are they set to be knocked down?

# architecture - Saturday 13 October, 2018

Superstitious symbols and shoes hidden under floorboards: The house where medieval and modern Dublin meet
# 9/9A Aungier Street
# 9/9A Aungier Street

Superstitious symbols and shoes hidden under floorboards: The house where medieval and modern Dublin meet

Oct 13th 2018, 7:30 AM 39,404 Views 17 Comments

9/9A Aungier Street dates back to 1664 where it was constructed as a medieval estate outside the old city wall.

# architecture - Wednesday 3 October, 2018

Step by step: 12 of Ireland's most striking staircases, in photos
# Snapshot
# Snapshot

Step by step: 12 of Ireland's most striking staircases, in photos

Oct 3rd 2018, 3:07 PM 1,962 Views 1 Comment

Striking curves, beautiful bannisters.

5 of Ireland's most underappreciated shopping centres, according to an architect
# Gotta Catch A Mall
# Gotta Catch A Mall

5 of Ireland's most underappreciated shopping centres, according to an architect

Oct 3rd 2018, 3:06 PM 22,282 Views 10 Comments

We spend a lot of time in shopping centres. But how often do we consider their design? We asked an architect for some highlights.

# architecture - Wednesday 19 September, 2018

12 striking photos of ruined buildings around Ireland
# Snapshot
# Snapshot

12 striking photos of ruined buildings around Ireland

Sep 19th 2018, 4:24 PM 1,457 Views 0 Comments

A tour of the beautiful and derelict dwellings across the country.

# architecture - Thursday 16 August, 2018

Attempt to stop Georgian house being replaced with 'crude and insensitive' apartment block
# Limerick
# Limerick

Attempt to stop Georgian house being replaced with 'crude and insensitive' apartment block

Aug 16th 2018, 6:00 AM 19,865 Views 25 Comments

Campaigners say the possible demolition of Curragower House is “completely unwarranted”.

# architecture - Wednesday 8 August, 2018

Unsung Galway: A guide to the city in 7 underappreciated buildings
# City Of Tribes
# City Of Tribes

Unsung Galway: A guide to the city in 7 underappreciated buildings

Aug 8th 2018, 4:22 PM 11,682 Views 9 Comments

From towers to gargoyles.

# architecture - Friday 15 June, 2018

Former tenement house will take visitors on 300-year tour of Dublin life
# 14 Henrietta Street
# 14 Henrietta Street

Former tenement house will take visitors on 300-year tour of Dublin life

Jun 15th 2018, 10:52 AM 23,547 Views 25 Comments

The building in Dublin’s north inner city has won two architectural awards.

# architecture - Friday 8 June, 2018

This is Ireland's favourite building
# Dublin
# Dublin

This is Ireland's favourite building

Jun 8th 2018, 10:21 AM 41,973 Views 24 Comments

The shortlist for the public choice award included 31 entries around the island of Ireland and one in India.

# architecture - Wednesday 23 May, 2018

Double Take: The striking Corporation flats designed by Herbert G Simms
# Double Take
# Double Take

Double Take: The striking Corporation flats designed by Herbert G Simms

May 23rd 2018, 4:02 PM 3,214 Views 2 Comments

The buildings that shape Dublin’s city centre.

# architecture - Sunday 1 April, 2018

'How I created my dream home from a house that hadn't been renovated since 1934'
# Architecture
# Architecture

'How I created my dream home from a house that hadn't been renovated since 1934'

Apr 1st 2018, 8:30 PM 62,898 Views 14 Comments

Home renovations often take more time and money than planned.

# architecture - Wednesday 21 March, 2018

10 beautiful architectural details around Dublin you may not have noticed
# It's All About The Details
# It's All About The Details

10 beautiful architectural details around Dublin you may not have noticed

Mar 21st 2018, 4:15 PM 17,811 Views 9 Comments

From the church at the airport, to the secret bar in Trinity.

# architecture - Saturday 10 March, 2018

A look at Limerick's new multi-million courthouse
# Ooooo Aaaaa
# Ooooo Aaaaa

A look at Limerick's new multi-million courthouse

Mar 10th 2018, 6:30 AM 22,010 Views 26 Comments

The courthouse is part of a €135 million redesign of court buildings across the country.

# architecture - Friday 2 March, 2018

'Design can improve couples' relationships': 7 things you didn't know about my job as an architect
# Career Building
# Career Building

'Design can improve couples' relationships': 7 things you didn't know about my job as an architect

Mar 2nd 2018, 5:18 PM 1,013 Views 0 Comments

Denise O’Connor, managing director of Optimise Design, shares some insights.

# architecture - Wednesday 3 January, 2018

An insider's tour of Dublin in 6 much-maligned modern buildings
# One Man's Trash
# One Man's Trash

An insider's tour of Dublin in 6 much-maligned modern buildings

Jan 3rd 2018, 5:29 PM 27,298 Views 23 Comments

We asked two architects to share their thoughts on Dublin’s notable buildings that are often overlooked.

# architecture - Wednesday 27 December, 2017

This is the architectural design of the year
# Architecture
# Architecture

This is the architectural design of the year

Dec 27th 2017, 6:30 PM 24,281 Views 11 Comments

The building is designed to resemble a flood dragon rising from the water.

# architecture - Saturday 7 October, 2017

This design has been chosen to replace the Norwegian government HQ damaged in fatal 2011 attacks
# Architecture
# Architecture

This design has been chosen to replace the Norwegian government HQ damaged in fatal 2011 attacks

Oct 7th 2017, 10:30 AM 11,161 Views 7 Comments

The design, named Adapt, was chosen this week.

# architecture - Wednesday 9 August, 2017

This is what the new Central Plaza in Dublin could look like
# Old Central Bank
# Old Central Bank

This is what the new Central Plaza in Dublin could look like

Aug 9th 2017, 8:57 AM 63,776 Views 57 Comments

The plan includes restaurants, shops and a rooftop venue with 360° views of the city.

# architecture - Saturday 5 August, 2017

The man behind the skyscrapers: 'I have done houses, museums and the world's tallest building'
# Going Up
# Going Up

The man behind the skyscrapers: 'I have done houses, museums and the world's tallest building'

Aug 5th 2017, 5:00 PM 14,413 Views 15 Comments

One man who would know is Marshall Strabala.

# architecture - Friday 23 June, 2017

This is Ireland's favourite building
# Galway
# Galway

This is Ireland's favourite building

Jun 23rd 2017, 10:58 AM 70,456 Views 20 Comments

The shortlist included 60 projects across 13 counties and three international projects.

# architecture - Sunday 11 June, 2017

Futuristic 'drone ports' are one way of redesigning empty shopping centres
# Floating Ideas
# Floating Ideas

Futuristic 'drone ports' are one way of redesigning empty shopping centres

Jun 11th 2017, 6:00 PM 18,871 Views 9 Comments

As the e-commerce sector grows, the ‘drone port’ could make deliveries easier for companies.

# architecture - Saturday 3 June, 2017

From tree houses to museums: Public asked to vote for Ireland's favourite building
# Architecture
# Architecture

From tree houses to museums: Public asked to vote for Ireland's favourite building

Jun 3rd 2017, 2:39 PM 17,233 Views 15 Comments

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland wants your opinion.

# architecture - Saturday 6 May, 2017

Shanghai is building a massive agricultural district with a vertical farm
# New Living
# New Living

Shanghai is building a massive agricultural district with a vertical farm

May 6th 2017, 5:00 PM 11,467 Views 10 Comments

The farms will primarily grow leafy greens, like kale, bok choi, and spinach.

Here are the designs for Barack Obama's $500 million presidential library
# Chicago
# Chicago

Here are the designs for Barack Obama's $500 million presidential library

May 6th 2017, 9:00 AM 14,905 Views 48 Comments

The former US president wants the library to “create an institution that will train the next generation of leadership”.

# architecture - Saturday 22 April, 2017

This English student accommodation building is based on the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
# Where We Sat Down
# Where We Sat Down

This English student accommodation building is based on the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Apr 22nd 2017, 4:00 PM 14,406 Views 16 Comments

Because why not?

# architecture - Sunday 2 April, 2017

This 40-storey skyscraper has trees climbing all the way to the top
# Trees
# Trees

This 40-storey skyscraper has trees climbing all the way to the top

Apr 2nd 2017, 4:00 PM 29,258 Views 25 Comments

It will be the first skyscraper in the French city, with construction due to start next week and finish in 2022.

In Casablanca, locals are building shanty towns on the rooftops of historic apartment buildings
# Morocco
# Morocco

In Casablanca, locals are building shanty towns on the rooftops of historic apartment buildings

Apr 2nd 2017, 9:15 AM 13,213 Views 9 Comments

A housing crisis has led Moroccans to cobble together makeshift homes.

# architecture - Sunday 26 March, 2017

This New York skyscraper would be the world's longest building
# So Long
# So Long

This New York skyscraper would be the world's longest building

Mar 26th 2017, 11:30 AM 31,060 Views 35 Comments

Longest, not tallest.

# architecture - Saturday 4 March, 2017

Top US architects are re-imagining Dublin One to make it 'a vibrant destination'
# City Centre
# City Centre

Top US architects are re-imagining Dublin One to make it 'a vibrant destination'

Mar 4th 2017, 8:00 PM 36,010 Views 68 Comments

And they want the public’s input.

# architecture - Saturday 18 February, 2017

This building will have the tallest atrium in the world
# Architecture
# Architecture

This building will have the tallest atrium in the world

Feb 18th 2017, 4:00 PM 18,359 Views 23 Comments

The Zaha Hadid-designed building will be finished next year.

# architecture - Thursday 29 December, 2016

This cabin has great views - because it hangs off a cliff
# Cliffs Of Oh No
# Cliffs Of Oh No

This cabin has great views - because it hangs off a cliff

Dec 29th 2016, 6:00 PM 19,969 Views 16 Comments

It can only be reached by climbing or helicopter.

# architecture - Tuesday 27 December, 2016

Every apartment in this building has a private pool on its balcony
# Pooled Resources
# Pooled Resources

Every apartment in this building has a private pool on its balcony

Dec 27th 2016, 6:00 PM 29,270 Views 10 Comments

The cost? A mere €5 million.

# architecture - Monday 26 December, 2016

This skyscraper is the architectural design of the year
# Gold Medal
# Gold Medal

This skyscraper is the architectural design of the year

Dec 26th 2016, 6:30 PM 18,846 Views 16 Comments

Now the world’s second-tallest building, the tower began construction in 2008 and took seven years to build.

# architecture - Thursday 22 December, 2016

Britain has gone to war with brutalist architecture - should Dublin?
# Dublin
# Dublin

Britain has gone to war with brutalist architecture - should Dublin?

Dec 22nd 2016, 6:00 PM 18,379 Views 34 Comments

A British minister called it a “cult of ugliness”.

# architecture - Monday 12 December, 2016

Clerys building to come to life with extra floor and glass atrium
# Under The Clock
# Under The Clock

Clerys building to come to life with extra floor and glass atrium

Dec 12th 2016, 8:53 AM 30,636 Views 62 Comments

Planning permission has been granted by Dublin City Council.

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