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I think they were done by Cosgrave Property Group, who are doing the development in behind them, which is probably why they look so good

@Paul Clerkin wrote:

Just looking at this image
http://www.irish-architecture.com/news/2006/000265.html

Tthe tower is a horrendous piece of design in my opinion. Just highrise dross with little or no architectural merit.

I agree. The tower looks almost castellated, very strange and in general it’s awful

Got this this morning:
Planning Permission for Point Village Granted

Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Planning permission for The Point Village in Dublin’s Docklands has been granted by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA). Full scale construction work has now commenced on the €800 million development. The planning permission covers the 23,000 square metre shopping centre, hotel, car park and cinema complex. It is expected that it will create 2,000 permanent jobs and is not dependent on any state funding or grants.

“Already we are in negotiation with anchor tenants as well as a number of hotel chains. We are planning to start signing contracts with a host of retail chains over the coming months,” explained Harry Crosbie, Chairman, Point Village Ltd. “The Point Village is an opportunity that will never come again – a combination of residential and entertainment schemes, a ready catchment area of professionals and attractions that will attract a footfall of millions each year.”

The Point Village will cover a 12 acre site surrounding the Point Theatre and include a the 23,000 square metre Shopping Centre, 13,000m2 of Offices, a 250 bed Hotel with 20 serviced apartments and a 12 screen multiplex cinema. The development will have as its signature building “The Watchtower” which, along with the U2 Tower, will form a maritime gateway to the city of Dublin. This 120 metre tower will include 500 m2 of office space, luxury apartments and an exterior rooftop bar and restaurant offering panoramic views over Dublin Bay and the city serviced by glass sided elevators which will run outside the building.

“It has always been envisaged that The Point Village would provide key retail services to the entire Docklands area,” Paul Maloney, Chief Executive, Dublin Docklands Development Authority pointed out. “It will also draw significant numbers of visitors to the area from across Dublin and Ireland as well as internationally.”

Access for shoppers and tourists will simplicity itself with the Luas bringing them into a new station in the middle of the Point Village. The site will be serviced by six Quality Bus Corridors and the proposed Macken St Bridge by Calatrava across the Liffey. The Dublin Port Tunnel starts right beside the development and the Liffey Voyage, a river taxi, will stop nearby. For those who wish to drive ample parking facilities will be provided in the 3 floor underground car park which has a capacity for 1200 vehicles.

It is expected that The Point Village will be one of the busiest shopping precincts in the city with over 45,000 people living in the Docklands alone as well as the coastal wealth belt. The Point Theatre, which is to be expanded to 15,000 capacity laid out in the style of a curved Roman amphitheatre which will be one of the great venues in Europe, allowing the intimacy of a small venue, will cater for 2 million visitors each year, while a double size Vicar Street is also planned for the development.

Hamilton Osborne King has been appointed to handle all enquiries regarding premises.

I think it usually means double rent allowance for companies and for developers there’ll be tax incentives for development.

@Devin wrote:

You know those yearly award publications by the AAI and RIAI that feature lots of delicate modern extensions onto period houses, and the panel of assessors rave about the lightness and transcendence of the design? Well for balance they should give examples of bad development next to historic buildings as well, because this would qualify.

The unfortunate problem with that is that if you could show that the value of the building was adversely affected then the developer/apartment owners/investors could sue you for diminishing the value of their property.

@adhoc wrote:

According to RTÉ, SIPTU’s national executive recently approved recommendations to knock down Liberty Hall and redevelop it. Apparently, they are now in negotiations with DCC with regard to these plans.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2006/1019/siptu.html

Plans have been in train for several years regarding this

The announcement on the preferred tenderer will be made later today, I’d be shocked if it’s not Liam Carroll

EDIT: Sorry I think I got mixed up with the NCC preferred tenderers

Dermod Dwyer, Chairman/CEO of SDICC stated: “On behalf of the whole SDICC team, I am pleased to welcome the Minister, The NCC Steering Committee and our respective teams to Spencer Dock and to acknowledge the pro-active role all have played to bring the Public Private Partnership (PPP) tender successfully to this penultimate point in the process. It is a real recognition for Kevin Roche, the architect, the NEC group as designated managers, CMP/Sisk the building contractors, the extensive Irish and international professional team, and the other major stakeholders particularly the promoters Spencer Dock Development Company (SDDC) – led by Treasury Holdings, all of whom have demonstrated a strong commitment and belief in this project over many years.”

He continued “This is a unique PPP project which requires the successful Tenderer both to provide the site, and to design, build, finance and operate Irelands National Conference Centre for 25 years. The finished iconic NCC building would be where Ireland and Dublin host the world for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and related events. Its proposed central location and high specification would undoubtedly put Dublin in a strong position to attract and compete for international conferences. The SDICC management team, in co-operation with the major sector stakeholders, are now ready and willing to get on with this important business. Already firm enquiries have been received in respect of a number of large international meetings including the world congress for a large professional body.”

Based on what replaced the small park on Dame Street I wouldn’t want the council involved in any plan to build up areas on green space

@Pug wrote:

Penneys was mentioned

Doubt if it’s Dunnes for Wilton, Tesco inserted a non-compete clause when it sold the centre so Dunnes wouldn’t be able to sell groceries there. The redevelopment option by the way does not affect the existing centre by the way.

@TilbyBlue wrote:

Listen, I’m not a lawyer not an archetect and probably shouldn’t be on this post, BUT I’m seeking an opinion on whether an appartment in the Ivy Exchange buidling would be good investment…. I agree the building’s not easy on the eye. The area does seem to be going ahead… or is it? I’m thinking there might be a glut of these sort of appartments in the city centre.

Try askaboutmoney.com