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@kefu wrote:
Do people know is this the same design as has been doing the rounds for the best part of a decade or something a little bit different.
Pretty much the same design
Spencer Dock Convention Centre Dublin Ltd has today welcomed the news that is the winner of the competition to build the new National Conference Centre, saying it will now build a landmark facility of which Ireland will be proud. Work will begin on the site immediately.
Responding to today’s announcement by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism John O’Donoghue, chairman of SDICC Dermod Dwyer said: “Our team is thrilled that we have been chosen to construct and operate this landmark building. We have dedicated a huge amount of time, effort and resources to ensuring it will be seen as one of the world’s leading convention centres.”
Accommodating up to 8,000 delegates, the building has been designed to provide high-quality and flexible meeting space, finished to the highest standards and with the most modern technology available.
“Once this building opens, we will have a facility of which Ireland will be proud,” Mr Dwyer said. “It will allow us to welcome major international events with up to 8000 delegates and will give us the opportunity to showcase Dublin, and Ireland, to the world.
“A partnership approach is crucial to this national project, and we would like to express our appreciation to Government, the OPW, CIE and other industry stakeholders,” continued Dermod Dwyer. “I would also like to pay tribute to the principals of SDICC – John Ronan, Richard Barrett and Harry Crosbie – whose vision and determination have brought this project to fruition. I salute the dedicated team of professionals who have been involved in the project including the future managers of the conference centre the NEC group; building contractor CMP/Sisk; Architects Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates; and an extensive range of Irish and International consultants.”
The National Conference Centre has been designed by the world-renowned Pritzker prize-winner Kevin Roche. When designing the new centre Roche said his aim was to create a legacy building which would be as iconic as the Four Courts and the Custom House.
Mr Roche stated that, for it to be successful, the centre must be properly planned, well managed and most of all, memorable, “The challenge for me was to design a building for both conventioneers and visitors that is state of the art, a pleasant place to visit and works better than any other conference centre anywhere,” he said.
The NCC features a dedicated 2,000 seat auditorium, extensive exhibition and banqueting space and a range of flat-floored conference rooms all served by spacious naturally lit foyers over five levels.
Spencer Dock Convention Centre Dublin Ltd has today welcomed the news that is the winner of the competition to build the new National Conference Centre, saying it will now build a landmark facility of which Ireland will be proud. Work will begin on the site immediately.
Responding to today’s announcement by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism John O’Donoghue, chairman of SDICC Dermod Dwyer said: “Our team is thrilled that we have been chosen to construct and operate this landmark building. We have dedicated a huge amount of time, effort and resources to ensuring it will be seen as one of the world’s leading convention centres.”
Accommodating up to 8,000 delegates, the building has been designed to provide high-quality and flexible meeting space, finished to the highest standards and with the most modern technology available.
“Once this building opens, we will have a facility of which Ireland will be proud,” Mr Dwyer said. “It will allow us to welcome major international events with up to 8000 delegates and will give us the opportunity to showcase Dublin, and Ireland, to the world.
“A partnership approach is crucial to this national project, and we would like to express our appreciation to Government, the OPW, CIE and other industry stakeholders,” continued Dermod Dwyer. “I would also like to pay tribute to the principals of SDICC – John Ronan, Richard Barrett and Harry Crosbie – whose vision and determination have brought this project to fruition. I salute the dedicated team of professionals who have been involved in the project including the future managers of the conference centre the NEC group; building contractor CMP/Sisk; Architects Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates; and an extensive range of Irish and International consultants.”
The National Conference Centre has been designed by the world-renowned Pritzker prize-winner Kevin Roche. When designing the new centre Roche said his aim was to create a legacy building which would be as iconic as the Four Courts and the Custom House.
Mr Roche stated that, for it to be successful, the centre must be properly planned, well managed and most of all, memorable, “The challenge for me was to design a building for both conventioneers and visitors that is state of the art, a pleasant place to visit and works better than any other conference centre anywhere,” he said.
The NCC features a dedicated 2,000 seat auditorium, extensive exhibition and banqueting space and a range of flat-floored conference rooms all served by spacious naturally lit foyers over five levels.
Can’t find the details of the application but some detail buried in here
http://archives.tcm.ie/businesspost/2005/11/13/story9502.aspAs far as i know Liam Carroll following his acquisition of Dunloe sought and received planning permission for a 120 metre high tower next to the U2 tower.
@Nina wrote:
What about the fantastic mystic disco pyramids in multi colours that run along the Ilac on Moore St? Anybody have any comments or opinions on these plastic decorations?? I am interested in opening up a conversation about the nature of these objects, does anybody feel they have any worth either as aesthetic objects in they’re own right or perhaps they have cultural value? Is there any concern that these objects may have gained a right to be preserved just by virtue or they’re duration on the street? I believe they went up in 1981..(correct me if im wrong!).. is 26 years long enough? Have they passed into our collective visual heritage? Would love to hear your thoughts!
There’s a planning application in to demolish this end of the shopping centre
Press release that was sent out earlier:
The WatchTower, the final piece of The Point Village in Dublin’s Docklands, has been granted planning permission by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA). The 120 meter tower will now be topped with a 10,000 square foot multistory brasserie and bar along with a viewing deck all serviced by bullet lifts running up the outside of the building. This 120 metre tower will also include 500 m2 of office space and luxury apartments.“We will be running a major international competition to commission a piece of art to go on the roof of the WatchTower,” explained Harry Crosbie, Chairman, Point Village Ltd. “The details will be made public in the next few weeks but there will be a substantial prize fund.”
The Point Village will cover a 12 acre site surrounding the Point Theatre and include a the 30,000 square metre Shopping Centre, 13,000m2 of Offices, a 250 bed Hotel 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 is the final piece of the jigsaw and we’re delighted,” stated Crosbie. “As we are already in the ground working this will be the first skyscraper in completed in Ireland. And I’m told that on a really clear day you should be able to see Wales from the viewing deck.”
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. The building contract for The Point Village has been awarded to Michael McNamara & Co.
@shrink2cork wrote:
Is there any news about Dunnes Stores selling their Patrick Street Shop!!!!!!
and is TKMaxx coming to Cork?Dunnes is redeveloping so unlikely. TK Maxx likely to sign up for two units in Cork this year, one city centre, one suburban. Schemes mightn’t be completed for a couple of years tho
@PVC King wrote:
Suprisingly the Lisney Apartment hasn’t shifted yet.
Gotta get a Lotto ticket on Saturday so. When you look at the floor plans I suspect the layout would put off a lot of people
@PVC King wrote:
In Dublin I’d use WHPR ahead of any London PR firm on any issue.
I wouldn’t, in my experience they’re rubbish. Anyhow, as for Frank’s article, why write what was already written before in your own newspaper. He pulled his punches as well, saying it’s “almost” unforgivable.
darkman, I showed it around my office today and the amount of people who compared it to the Ballymun towers is phenomenal. That’s not a good advertisement for a building.
Yawn, I can’t believe they brought in English architects to improve the design and that’s what they ended up with.
Who did they acquire the Britain Quay site off and does anybody know who’s involved in the River II partnership
EDIT: site was acquired years ago by DDDA and while it is not commenting on who’s involved in River II partnership The Sunday Times has said that Paddy McKillen is involved in it
@Pug wrote:
They’ll hardly appeal surely. Depends on why they were refused.
and dare we ask pray tell how you stumbled across this info nimbus?
I would be very surprised if they didn’t appeal and later submit a revised application to An Bord Pleanala. Standard practice for high density schemes in Dublin now
