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Many thanks for the info.
Mummified bodies? Akin to the cat skeleton on Christchurch crypt – or worth checking out? Anyone?There was an interesting article about the development today’s Irish Times by Paul Keogh, which raised a few very pertinent issues until it rather unfortunately descended into yet another plug for the architects comprising Group 91.
That aside, it is true that the issue of the longer-term development of the area looks like it’s being overlooked, with short term profit motives dictating how the area is to be developed.
If built, the most positive thing that could be said about the architectural language of this development is that it would perfectly reflect the values of the society which produced it.
Walked around the relevant areas to this discussion the other day. Was struck by the sheer sense of Ghost-town about the place. I honestly don’t think that putting up huge buildings can detract from this but should be very successful in generating a series of wind tunnels reinforced by the absenses of any community. I refer specifically to the Charlotte Quay developments outwards.But hey, think of all the money and jobs ‘created’…..
Did anybody find the comments of the judges very elitist? First, I don’t think I would have the opportunity to fly anywhere near the city centre and secondly, there is no flight path over the city centre. It is statements like this that alienates architects / designers whatever from the public.
Could someone tell Mr. Wejhart (Spelling?) that the po-mo movement ended sometime around 1992. (September 14th, I think..)
I agree with the suggestion of the Stephens Green Shopping Centre. It is twee,staid and uninspiring.
The brightly lit building beside the Pepper Canister Church. Should be kept in darkness..
Designed by some crap architect who later described himself as a “Committed Modernist.” I presume that this means that he is a modernist who should be committed. We’re awful smart in this area of the city.The explosion in the use of CAD over the last 4 years would lead me to believe that once the benefits of a technology are clearly demonstrated Architects are not slow in running with it. The web is such an under-utilised resource from an Architects point of view that it seems inevitable that it will be used when specifying materials or for project collaboration(intranets). Is this viewpoint overly optimistic?Having not been in practice for over 2 years am I overestimating the progress that has taken place?
so many buildings, so little time.
1) the keyhole shaped petrol station across from arran quay is a dog of a building. 2)the virgin cineplex transplant from belfast is another contender: its sheer lack of respect for context and is an offence. what can you expect from a photocopy of someone else’s plan? 3) lucan.…but Irish architectural criticism has a long way to go yet – it seems we’re now in a “simply mahvellous dahling” phase. When are we going to get a decent level of objective, properly informed architectural criticism?
Viva Laaaas Vegaaaasssss!
What is that THING to the right of the picture? Contextual architecture or what? Yeehaarrrr!!!!
Hi Charlie
Those are very interesting points. I still don’t agree with what’s being done to the countryside – did anybody see the Ballymore Eustace development item on the Late Late two weeks ago ?
As for building in the docklands – it’s workd in other cities I think. It makes the old part of the city more precious by providing contrast whilst protecting it. Yes, I know much of Dublin is revolting – so hopefully now the lessons are finally being learnt. God, I really do.
john
Sorry J
I hope you didn’t think I was ranting at you. I do agree with what you say although this wanton destruction of historically and aesthetically interesting buildings is of great concern to me in Dublin.
That proposed new building opposite the Custom’s house? What are they thinking? Remember how Sam Stephenson’s WoodQuay things looked like giant alien anti-tank-barriers dropped indiscriminately from the sky – I swear, it looks like they just covered their eyes and let them fall missing Christchurch by a whisker.
Anyway, I’m not academically qualified to get into an architectural rant but I’ve got eyes in my head.
I think what’s left of Dublin’s skyline should be respected – even perhaps Hawkin’s House as an interesting example of crappiness.
Well, cheerio
John
I’ll tell you why Dublin is so big for the poulation..
There’s a vast amount of land in Dublin owned by speculators – they won’t sell it until the price is right, one of the reasons why houses and apartments are now unaffordable to most sane people and the main reason why the countryside is being destroyed by greedy developers; building revolting housing estates so Dublin workers have somewhere to sleep between life in the office and travelling to and from the office.
Ballymore Eustace in Kildare – a village of 800 people. They’ve given permission for over 400 new houses. Blessington – from the main road back to Glending Forest – they’re filling up 270 acres with houses.
This isn’t to cater for local needs but to make developers rich.
Anyway – I’ve strayed slightly. What Dublin needs is compulsory purchase orders on empty lots in and around the city NOT revolting crappy high rises and certainly not to demolish what few decent quality building that are left.
Who owns all this land anyway? Probably a load of CJH types, sucking the blood out of the rest of us. Making people drive two hours to work everyday blah blah rant … rant …
I’ve finished.
John
absolutely, and the comment that the absent pillar one wasn’t chosen because ‘young people might find it difficult to relate to it was crass and patronising.
…. as every old person knows – “all young people are on drugs!” so the needle will make a connection with them
That building looks bizarre! Is the front part falling over? Is that how they reduced the height?
Very unusual indeed. I must say there’s a lot of fascinating development going on at present.
A friend of mine thinks the spike project is a disgrace – because of the waste of money. Especially considering the terrible poverty just a street away from it. Trouble is – there was vitriolic opposition to Eiffel’s tower too; and from prominent artistic / literary figures!
Creative projects can problematic sometimes.
John
Go and see the small exhibition of Ian Ritchie’s proposed spine at the Corporation Buildings, Wood Quay, Dublin, if you can. It’s beautifully detailed and will, I believe, be a beautiful monument. The comments on weather it has a meaning or resonance with Dublin and Ireland is interesting and troubling.. My only question is why the great height? Twice the height of Nelson’s Pillar would have been fine (allowing for its slenderness,
proportions and modern possibilities) but three times?? Why?
