1968 – Guardian Assurance, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin
Architect: McDonnell & Dixon
Designed for the Guardian Assurance Company,
Designed for the Guardian Assurance Company,
The Institute of Research and Standards (IIRS) was established under the Industrial Research and Standards Act,
Runner up in the 1968 developer-led competition to design and construct a new headquarters for Dublin Corporation.
Formerly in use as back-office accommodation for Allied Irish Banks.
One of two similar blocks just off Sussex Road,
Instead of an open architectural competition,
Unsuccesful Richard Seifert and Partners design for Dublin Corporation offices at Wood Quay.
In 1968 proposals were invited for a new Dublin Corporation office block at Wood Quay in Dublin.
Another one of the horrific buildings in this area,
Warehouse designed to have large internally uninterrupted spaces.