Dublin Street Names
Introduction to the derivation of the streetnames of Dublin. For more details,
1842 – Sorrento Terrace, Dalkey, Co. Dublin
Located on the easternmost end of Dalkey’s heritage village overlooking Killiney Bay,
Tadao Ando: Creating Dreams, Dublin
Squeals of delight greeted Bono as he showed up to introduce Tadao Ando,
1890 – Tropical Fruit Importers Building, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin
The former Tropical Fruit Company warehouse is a fine warehouse from the 1890s,
1792 – Rutland Fountain, Merrion Square, Dublin
Architect: Francis Sandys
Dating from 1792, the fountain is a commemoration of the Duke of Rutland,
1910 – Former Williams & Woods Warehouse, Kings Inns Street, Dublin
A large and imposing concrete frame warehouse with a overscaled cornice and rustication.
Francis Pym: Ulster Museum, Belfast
It’s Belfast’s Busaras, the building architects love and the locals love to hate.
2005 – Webbsite, Winnipeg
Architect: Cohlmeyer Architecture
A small development of seven loft units of two and three storeys orientated to create its own laneway,
FKL architects: SubUrban to SuperRural, Venice Architecture Biennale
Mankind has entered the urban age. A century ago, fewer than one in 10 people lived in cities.
1953 – Star Cinema, Crumlin, Dublin
Architect: Jones & Kelly
The Star Cinema opened on 15th January 1953 and closed in December 1971 to become a pop concert venue.
