1968 – Institute for Industrial Research & Standards, Ballymun, Dublin
The Institute of Research and Standards (IIRS) was established under the Industrial Research and Standards Act,
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,
Finished in brick with a shallow bronze roof.
The Science Block was completed in 1964 and was the first of the new buildings built on the Belfield campus.Parts of the building have been redeveloped,
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,