Trinity College Dublin

[StephenC]

I have to say its very disheartening to witness this seemingly pervasive attitude of carelessness to the city's built environment. We are seeing it here with these lamps. It can be seen on Palace Street and on the plans for Grafton Street. And it can be seen throughout the city in the attitude of building owners to their properties.

It stands in stark contrast to the situation in London (having observed it over the past few days) where quality period buildings are not only maintained but are generally highly sought after to bring prestige to a business. Wandering around areas like Covent Garden you cant help but be impressed at how well maintained most buildings are, and how shopfronts are of high quality. UK high streets undoubtedly have their downsides (the pervasion of chains and brands being one) but for the most part they are really well maintained and historic features are generally treasured and cared for. Unlike poor old Trinity's lamps.

Its also worth noting the condition of the central piers of the railing facing Dawson Street...in very poor state of repair.

[Starch]

...perhaps a temporary measure whilst the other two are being refurbished?

[StephenC]

lets hope so.

[StephenC]

Meanwhile, from one half-arsed lighting scheme to another...just outside Trinity's gates. Its now 8 months since this scheme was halted (abandoned?). Its anyone's guess where the lifted paving slabs are.

[StephenC]

Ooooh admiring a completed facade of the Museum building today which is currently being cleaned and restored. Looks fantastic...its gonna be good.

[StephenC]

The recently uncovered north facade of the Museum Building in TCD:

[StephenC]

A beautiful details...which I never noticed before





So few ornate lamps remaining in the city; this one is particularly striking.

[StephenC]

Beautiful detailing in the stonework too of course

[StephenC]

The south and west facades are still under wraps.





The main square and Campanile looked stunning in the summer sun

[StephenC]

Perhaps when they have finished they could pop around the corner...

[StephenC]

http://archiseek.com/2010/trinity-colle ... B202vZlQzc

[Paul Clerkin]

An old cigarette card showing Trinity before the GMB and the work to the Rubrics

[StephenC]

The recently uncovered north facade of the Museum Building in TCD:

The building is now fully uncovered and looks fantastic...well worth a visit. And well worth a GrahamH dissertation! We don't get this much these days.

Separately, in TCD...I notice that the lamps at the College Green entrance have still not been replaced. A hugely complicated undertaking to restore them?

[GrahamH]

A conservation project of enormous significance to Irish architecture, this €500,000 Museum Building initiative has been slowly revealing a building of simply staggering quality.

I'm sure the architects of Ireland are more than capable of showcasing one of their profession's most outstanding achievements.