Re: Re: Cork Architecture: Interesting Lesser Knowns

Very funky indeed. The scale & layout – eg steps etc seem to be mimicking/ referencing the old-style vernacular architecture of Cork city. Was this deliberate?

Over the last number of years, I have noticed that a lot of Cork’s pedestrian alley-ways have been getting shut off, which I think is a real shame. Perhaps that’s why this appeals to me – the design seems in some respects to be a visual paraphrase of what was good about Cork, and what set it apart from our other cities. A po-mo celebration of the local vernacular perhaps?

One final idea, might be worthwhile to forward the photos to Bord Scannan/ Film Board – to my eye it looks like a good location for filming. 🙂