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I’m sure the WMC crowd won’t mind this little plug in their favour – but the new Where’s Me Culture? Magazine is due for publication this Wednesday (11th) so I’m told, so I’m guessing it should be available later this week, early next week??? Correct me on that if I’m wrong. :confused: Either way, I know some of you are involved with WMC in some form or shape (albeit the WMC forum or badge wear-ers!!!), so it may be worth keeping an eye out for it.
Anyone interested in an alternative perspective on the Capital of Culture take should visit -> Where’s Me Culture?
Whether your interest is architectural, artistic, music etc etc. Its a nice insight.
Currently 3 fully fledged department stores (possibly 4 if you include Roches Stores at Wilton), operate in Cork city – Brown Thomas, Roches Stores and Debenhams. However that may all soon change…
…many moons ago, you may remember I indicated the UK-firm, the John Lewis Partnership, had been assessing options for a store opening in the south of Ireland (it is not known as of yet to the extent of their assessment). I had speculated that Rockfell’s Cornmarket Street development may provide an option – as talks had been addressed, however, it would now seem that the Cornmarket Street project has gone the way of unit lettings (w/ Habitat, Dixons and Boots all having held discussions – Habitat remain the only confirmed tenant for the time being). John Lewis have still indicated an interest in Cork – confirmed as of today. Furthermore, Arnotts are also assessing possibilities for Cork city.
The first thought that springs to mind is the Capitol Cineplex redevelopment by John Costello and Mount Kennett Investments. Submissions for the project are closed as of today (with 5 recorded – including submissions from Pat Dwyer, the Vineyard Bar, the Post Master [Noelle Moriarty] of the adjoining Post Office, Kevin Hurley of An Taisce and Vision Cork – a new, independent development standards assessment group). The planner is Michael Lynch. I would expect Further Info to be called on the project – perhaps Significant. The development is to consist of a medium sized department store, which may provide an attractive option for the aforementioned names. I may have some more info on that come the next few weeks.
Aldi Stores Development @ Tory Top RoadHere’s a long awaited image of the Aldi Stores Development for the Heiton Buckley site along Tory Top Road, adjacent to Musgrave Park. The development which was lodged in July of 2004 had its due date pushed back almost a full-year(!) to June 20th 2005 – and was designed by Carew Kelly Architects. The development will include a discount Aldi Store, creche w/ rooftop play area, additional retail units (7) and 48 2-bedroom duplex apartments arranged over 6 4-storey blocks. Its actually quite a pleasant development – but unfortunately this image does not convey it as so, unfortunately, it was WebCam-ed from a copy of the planning application attained by a source with the development wing of Aldi.
@dave123 wrote:
i posted it .
the information about third wealtiest place in ireland , foud it out on the http://www.cso.ie and the environment edior of the irish times printed an article of the regional cities of ireland a few months back and stated that after dublin and kildare its the wealtiest per capita ….. well hope that ans your question.Statistics can be used to prove anything – 45% of all people know that! 😀
:confused: It seems that John McCarthy Motorpoint (SAAB dealership) in the Railway/Alfred Street vicinity (next to Kent Station) may be seeking to shift premises over the coming months – freeing up a vital and strategically important site for redevelopment within the north docklands of the city. The site is located adjacent to the Long-Term parking facility of Kent Station, which, is supposedly subject to a 25m euro redevelopment (although, again, CIE seem to have put this on the back-burner for a small while, contrary to promises made by Chairman Dr. John Lynch). The Motorpoint site is located near the Kenny Group redevelopment of its Patrick’s Quay premises for new purpose designed Revenue Commissioners office space (currently in planning) and a small but noteworthy development at the former Unity Garage along the Lower Glanmire Road (see keeneye posts with drawings) by BrideView Developments. A recently sold 18,000sq ft warehousing premises also along Alfred/Railway Street fetched a supposed 4m euros through agents Dominic Daly – plans are being worked for that particular site, which will form part of a site accumulation, however, there is no timeframe available for . It’s not clear what the future intentions of the dealership are, but, its guessed that they may choose to relocate to new purpose built premises as part of a MotorMall by either John Cleary Developments (recently greenlit) at Mahon Point (on the former Sifco premises) or at EastGate MotorMall currently under construction by OFC.
MotorPoint are not confirming any rumours and in some cases denying it, but involved sources say not to be put off by that. One source said, “It makes sense, their premises are currently too restrictive to allow any business related development. The docklands is taking off with a number of projects like McCarthy Developments office block, Kenny’s office development, Werdna’s proposals, O’Callaghan’s plans…MotorPoint’s sale will bag McCarthy’s a tidy sum and allow them relocate to new, stylish and accessible accommodation. It’s probably a few months away, but it is on the cards.” (edited for coherency) That particular source is acting as a consultant for one interested party looking at options on the site.
I look forward, as I’m sure you all will, to see if anything comes of it. 😮
🙂 I tried posting details on one of the 2 docklands highrise proposals (not inclusive of any Horgan’s Quay plans) at preplanning yesterday – but both times my posts failed and I had to keep rewriting them. I finally supposed that it wasn’t meant to be. But the good news is that a 3rd project is now under asssessment by one of Cork’s premier development companies. Consulting engineers are assessing prospects for a new mixed commercial and part (possible) residential development at a landmark docklands, waterfront site. I’m afraid I cant, for the time being comment any further. But I promise I will bring the details when I have them.
I’m coming to the conclusion my report on Cork: Has it’s time come? would be far too long winded and complex to post up here. What I might do is give a small, edited version of it on this thread – with the full thing hyperlinked some time in the future.
keeneye – regarding the Christian Youth Boys Centre at Paradise Place (junction at North Main Street, Liberty Street, South Main Street and Castle Street), it had a guide of 975,000euros through Dominic Daly Auctioneers, but sold for 2.2m euros. The centre itself is approx. 8,000sq ft – with the premises now occupied by Blu Bambu extending to 13,000sq ft. Indeed BluBambu has a 1,200 (give or take) capacity cert, so I find it difficult to see how the Paradise Place premises is excess of that. Regarding Joe O’Donovan’s involvement, he is a name and plans are rumoured to be afoot to convert the place to a late-night (nightclub) venue, but nothing has been cemented yet (including Mr. O’Donovan’s prospective involvement). As for the City Properties nightclub next-door, it’s market is being targeted at the Havana Brown’s clientele. 21yrs +, however its capacity is somewhat smaller – a stricter entry policy will be engaged. I’ll get back to you at some stage on the other elements of your post.Here’s the image!
Try as I might, I’m afraid this is as clear as it gets. It was printed, then captured on a WebCam – hence the elemental blur. But the important thing is it provides a visual on the development. I personally believe it to be one of Wilson Architecture’s nicer efforts. The facades on the western side are being incorporated as protected structures. One may argue that it provides a sense of imbalance, perhaps, the ideal would be to centred the facades were they to be incorporated. But given their status – that’s hardly feasible. In the end, one may argue their incorporation perhaps adds ‘character’ to the quayside elevation. The only real shame about this project is the refusal by both McLaughlins (Vet & Animal Care produce) and Bell Scott, both on Ship Street, to sell up and allow for a greater continuity to the project along that elevation. Perhaps, perhaps – they may go the way of O’Brien Office Supplies w.r.t. City Quarter – and decide better halfway through development. Donal F. O’Donovan (DFOD Consultants/DL Safety) and his Clyde House however, on Brian Boru Street, I hear through the grapevine – may be looking to sell or redevelop their premises in the near future. Comments have been made to the ‘nautical’ evocation of the Kenny Development design – opinions?
ewankennedy – I’ll try and get an image on the Clontarf Street ‘tower’ up for late next week.
Leesider – with the image up now, hope you can sleep well tonight! 😀I’ll be honest with you, for over a week now, on and off, I’ve been trying to ‘dignify’ the images I have of Paul Kenny’s proposed Revenue Commissioners offices along St. Patrick’s Quay/Lower Glanmire Road. The 130,000sq ft + development ranges between 4 and 7 storeys in 2 seperate buildings linked together by bridges and was designed by Paud O’Mahony et al at Wilson Architecture. 235 underground spaces for parking will be provided on 2 levels (see details of development in prev. posts). My new software program seems continually to deplete the quality of the images and often require scans, distortions and so on – simply to make them visible. I’ve sent a complaint to the Finnish-manufacturers and am awaiting an updated program. Rant aside, I will post up images (the best of a bad lot) of the development’s quayside elevation later tonight for your approving eyes. I have to say, this project is undoubtedly (in my eyes) on of the best projects Wilson Architecture have produced. Paul Kenny clearly went into the race for the Revenue Commissioners to win it and the design relfects that. It will provide a landmark building along the quays – and with a proximity so close to Kent Station – the development really caps the bag.
I was talking to an involved party with the OPW not so long ago, who stated that they had been very impressed by the proposal and was in ‘the top 3’ (?!). In my opinion, the only thing that stands in Mr. Kenny’s way, is the probable length of the planning process. The application was lodged tight against the deadline. McCarthy Developments, who also made a presentation, have the advantage of planning attained. While OFC have proposed BTC’s office campus with some exceptionally attractive rates, however, the distance from the city centre dampers their prospects somewhat. The OPW did say however, they would seek the best offer and the best scenario thats suits them. BTC will become highly accessible with the opening of the Ballincollig By-Pass. However, the Kenny development represents perhaps, one of the best office developments proposed for Cork in some time (my guess is, they’ve probably got it! But then again I could be disproved). Well done to all involved. Judge for yourself later tonight (9pm-ish), til then, I’ll keep working on these blasted images!!! :rolleyes:
*UPDATES*Clontarf Street ‘Tower’ to be lodged
😀 DAT Partnerships are to apply for the development of a 9-storey office building of approx. 31,000sq ft at the small, triangular shaped site bordered by Clontarf Street, Oliver Plunkett Street Lower and Deane Street (to the north of No.5 & No.6 Lapps Quay). The plan previously reported in one of my earlier posts, which constituted a larger 12-storey building, was revised down to its current height following pre-planning talks with CCC planners who advised the reduction. Coughlan de Keyser are the architects and Cohlan Downing Associates are expected to be the letting/sale agents when the project is complete – work on the new landmark building (which will provide another unique addition to this fast expanding area of commercial development) will not commence (subject to planning) for about 10months. The lot is currently being let for car-parking purposes. The new development will represent a new landmark building (in the proper sense) come completion. A ‘flame’ like structure.🙂 The first sections of a tower crane have arrived at the Albert Quay site for Howard Holdings’ WebWorks development. Design is by Scott Tallon Walker. Contractors are John Paul Construction. The crane should be erected within the coming month progress pending.
*UPDATES*
😎 Clayton Love’s Douglas Central Properties have lodged a 1st party appeal for their 124-bedroom, 8-storey hotel on a site between Cinema World and the East Douglas Village complex in Douglas, which was refused last month by Cork County Council. See previous posts. A little late though it would seem.
– also as previously reported, Frinailla have lodged a 1st party appeal against the conditions imposed on them by CCC re: their Ladyswell. There are also a number of 3rd party appeals by Kathleen Lynch and Co.
😮 Murphy Construction Ltd have been given the go-ahead by ABP for their plans to develop 244 new homes and adjoining creche facilities at Ballinglanna in Glanmire.
😮 Some reports are mixed here at the current moment regarding ‘detail’ – however, what I can tell you, is that OCP are actively working on proposals for a docklands project. I’ve no idea yet on the exact timeframe of when they expect to announce their intentions (or whether they find the project feasible enough to do so in the interm) – but I can tell you, a source with a generally good track record, has confirmed OCP are very much pursuing a landmark, waterfront project. A further source ( 😉 ) confirmed the project today again also, but with some conflicting details to the other source. Some of the ins-and-outs don’t quite yet add up – but when I work the details out I’ll come back to you. I don’t want to elaborate anymore until I get a positive on the existing details – and even then, will perhaps hold back (depending) on any further announcements until OCP decide to publicly put their cards on the table.
– Also, on the topic of OCP, the ABP inspector’s report (so far) regarding their Jurys Redevelopment seems a mixed affair. I have yet to see the ‘print’ as it were, but word says, it will likely recommend a conditioned approval (no details on that yet). This of course will be subject to a final Bord order – and that’s anyone’s guess really. A decision is due on May 17th 2005 (Thursday week). With any of these things, its really a case of, ‘I don’t believe it until I see it’, but I’m hoping the rumour is true. I thought I’d let you know what I was hearing – hopefully I’ll be able to give you a better picture closer to the due date.
Keep your eyes peeled. 😉
@Hoborg wrote:It’s not that bad outside, agreed, a bit schizophrenic but still it’s a matter of taste. Some two years ago I’ve done all working drawings for both phases, basing on extremely sketchy drawings by Mr. Leahy. The real problems are actually inside, and however frustrating it was, I was unable to correct it without changing the architecture outside, and there was no consent of the author to do it.
There are some bedrooms without windows or with windows facing the internal corridors, which provide no light or proper ventilation. To enter the house one must pass through a real maze of corridor. The first floor apartments face heavy traffic – trucks pass next to the windows at distance smaller than 3 m. Front groundfloor windows take in the smell from the open sewer running paralell to the elevation.
Overall – it might look attractive, but it will be one hell to live in.A ringing endorsement if there ever was one –
– funnily the sales have been pretty good. Neil seems happy anyway. I take it you don’t do much work for Mr. Leahy anymore then eh? 😀
😮 Blackpool Developments, the subsidary of Clayton Love Jnr et al’s Shipton Group, have been granted planning for the development of a childcare centre and overhead 3-bedroom apartment at 45/46 Dublin Street in Blackpool, near Blackpool S.C. It is the 2nd application for the development, designed by Kelly Barry O’Brien Whelan, with the previous submit refused. Initially, planner Fiona McSharry, also refused this new application but the decision was overturned by the Director of Planning, Jim O’Donovan.
🙂 Also, nearby, as stated earlier in a previous post, Atlas Developments (a Noel O’Flynn enterprise) has losged for the development of 30,000sq ft, 3-storey, 21unit business & technology centre along the Old Mallow Road – which hopes will create up to 150 new jobs in the area.
No lisam , its not related to OCP – that’s an announcement for another day. 😉If you cast your minds back to page 48 of this thread, you may remember an image I posted highlighting some future dockland development sites – one of those included the 0.4acre Reliance Site along Andersons Quay (see below) –
(Pardon the crudeness, just a quick job I threw together heading out the door, will top it up better later.)– well, it would seem that the site is now up for sale through HOK with a guide of in and around €5m (notice how I used a euro sign! 😀 ). Invites are open for joint development proposals or purchase offers. One of the nautically adventurous directors was already approached in the past (exact dates unknown) with a development offer involving a 6/7 storey office development – however the offer made was below that of the current guide and I’m not quite sure of the status of the proposal at this stage. It remains likely that any future proposal for the waterfront site will be of a predominantly office based nature, though its all up in the air at this stage. Another interesting proposal on Clontarf Street is expected to be lodged by the week-end (formal announcement soon.)
Any development will face across the northern channel of the Lee to view Paul Kenny’s Revenue tailored office development across the water (assuming it gets the go-ahead and consequent RC deal). The Sullivans Quay Government buildings have already been assessed and proposals are under consideration with at least 2 of the bidders for the RC’s new premises.
Also, just while the docklands image is up, there may be announcement to be made regarding one of the docklands sites not highlighted soon. I haven’t been given a timeframe – but if I hear it first, you’ll know first.*UPDATES*
🙂 OFC have been granted planning by Cork County Council to develop a new 4 to 6 storey apartment building with 45 units over basement car-park along Maryborough Hill, near Douglas. 29 new detached, semi-detached and terrace houses will also be constructed at the site adjoining Rochestown Rise. Hogan Associates of Proby’s Quay handled the design of the development.
🙂 And an interesting little development I’ve been watching for Rathcormac’s Main Street – a 5-unit office block, 4 retail units, 17 houses and 5 apartments, designed by Fermoy-based David Mulcahy Concepts, being developed by Dublin-based Sean O’hAinle – has been also greenlit.
:rolleyes: Also, Mallow GAA have the 207 houses plan for their lands lodged, while Bernie O’Mahony’s plans for Innishannon have been shot down – ouch!
If the Mallow GAA are successful, you can be sure, following the tasty sale cheque – the U-13s will be enjoying many a pleasant changing room for years to come. 😀
Regarding the report Cork: Has it’s time come? , I won’t be posting it (or perhaps a link to it) until I receive a reply from 3 other developers regarding the plans and interests in Cork. I want it to be pretty up-to-date – and I will not be able to reference all prospective or preplanning projects in the interest of privacy (well, maybe a few! 😉 )😮 Should have some interesting news either late tonight, early tomorrow. And may (MAY – I say!) have some OCP news. 😉
@rodger wrote:Yes that is a great start but Ballincollig is in the county.So what do you think should we calculate the total level of investment in Cork City?
Well I would consider Ballincollig a suburb, as do OFC who are pitching BTC as a development in Cork’s fastest growing suburb. If we go by disputed city/county lines we may as well count out Douglas, Glanmire, parts of Bishopstown and half the northside. But within existing city boundaries –
recent, current and prospective – I would earmarked it in around a comfortable 2.3bn euros
That’s a very loose calculation of developments within the city limits + Douglas by major private developers only. It doesn’t include a number of projects like the Kingsley, Victoria Mills, Westend etc – or many suburban/city limit projects. Just think of what that would total adding all those other investments.
Well for a start just add Mahon Point + Ballincollig Town Centre + em…say, Ladyswell together, and there’s your first billion already.
Note the installation of new windows, over which an outer layer (shell) of climatic responsive panels will be positioned. The building is being deconstructed floor by floor – then reinstalled, as evident in image above. Also see above the construction of a new ‘hospitality suite’ on the roof. This will increase the buildings height slightly.
The job aims to get from the above, to this (below) by November 2005.
Anxious to get a look inside the new 170,000sq ft Ballincollig Town Centre Shopping Centre before it opens in October 2005? Well, here you go! Click the thumbnail below and check it out for yourself.
The S.C. is the first Phase of a possible 2, with a site to the west of the S.C. zoned for a possible future extension – depending on the need/demand etc. The centre provides a significant retail element to the 500m euro development by O’Flynn Construction. A team of different architectural firms like Wilson Architecture and Reddy O’Riordain Staehli, were employed in the design of the town centre which will incorporate a variety of residential, office and retail provisions in the fast growing suburb. The development is taking shape on the former Murphy’s Barracks as we speak – bought by OFC in 1999 from the Dept. of Defence for an est’d 39m.
Below is a thumbnail of the S.C. lay-out. Dunnes and Easons (Units 10/11 on layout map) are among the tenants, with more to be announced soon. I’ll try and get a heads-up on that when I can. Enjoy!
Just a word, unlike the so-called Dundrum ‘Town Centre’ – which is really just a large shopping centre, the OFC project in Ballincollig can rightfully be called so, as it really is the construction of a new town centre (substantial addition to existing town).
@dave123 wrote:
limerick is…
its IS SAFER THAN Cork or DUBLIN!!!
CHEERIO!!!Em…statistically that’s actually not true about Cork, but I totally agree that Limerick gets unfair treatment in the media and the like – and you’re perfectly right about defending that.
Af for high-rise projects planned for Limerick, other than those already under construction, I’m only aware of 1 other project – but I’ll get back to you on that when I know more about it.
As promised, here’s a more up-to-date image of 21 Lavitts Quay – nearing completion, although this image is a few weeks old. It has been significantly added to since. The development will provide 30,000sq ft of office accommodation (5,000sq ft = OCP’s new HQ, 15,000sq ft has been reserved by a semi-state body), 44 luxury apartments (selling fast), a private multistorey, ground-floor retail and restaurant. Design is by Patrick A. Cashman & Associates. Building Contractors were Bowen Construction.
Notice how the original OCP building facade has been neatly incorporated into the new structure. Also, one can see the Howard Holdings Lavitts Quay development site (former of TCH) to the left, see prev. post.
ewankennedy , yes that is teak, give that a month and it’ll look awful. Also the roof and quayside/northern elevation, especially to the east is utterly bland and distasteful. Changes are on-going for the Significant Further Information submit.
A-ha, an image of the new Radisson is posted earlier on in this thread. Design is by Dennehy + Dennehy, construction by Sisk. Here’s a part image -> Radisson SAS Cork
Cork: Has it’s time come? – a microscopic report I’ve been sketching, may be of interest to some of you – just outlines some trends of late, plus prospects and a number of moves made by developers, architects and construction firms alike over the past few months. Hope to have it up sometime this week.
*UPDATES*🙂 By the way, did I mention that AIB have been granted their plan to redevelop their premises along the Watercourse Road in Blackpool? Well, they have. The Building Consultancy Group are responsible for the new design which will see the existing single-storey premises demolished and rebuilt over 2-storeys w/ new ATM, staff parking (17 spaces) and all associated ancillary works. Reading the planner’s report, 2 words spring to mind regarding the design, “ringing” and “endorsement”.
Interesting article today on Liebeskind today, related to his Cork2005 lecture and Grand Canal plans, in today’s Sunday Tribune Property Supplement.
Insurances House/Court Services House – out and out, one of my favourite city centre buildings, perhaps because of its placement. The building is flanked by a mixed variety of structures, ranging from the pretty (Crawford Gallery, Meadows & Bynre, Marble & Lemon etc) to the not so pretty (J&P, Grand Circle, Luigi Malones etc) – and it is perhaps because of this company, the house looks so intriguing, out of place yet right at home. It is a clear memory of a history now past. Often commented as being ‘a doll-house’. Few remaining houses around Cork reflect the design and rigourously maintained quality of the building, now occupied by the Irish Court Services southern division and Southgate Associates. This is surely no masterpiece of architecture, nor is it a shining example of what is great – but this house, in its own quaint way stands out powerful from its nest along Emmet Place.
OCP will soon be lodging an application for a new 6-storey retail and residential development to the rear and sides of this house – however, the developers have assured that it will not detract negatively from this special little landmark along the street. Until then, here’s a little image of the place.
And from the old to the new, well, in fact so new that it’s still under construction – OSB Group’s Camden Court development designed by James Leahy & Associates. Phase 1 is nearing completion, just as the larger Phase 2 is about to begin. Now, before people undoubtedly start passing out and condemning that I would even think about recommending this as an interesting piece of architecture – bare with me (and keep in mind too that I’m not plainly talking about so-called ‘pretty’ architecture). Consider that the building is as yet, incomplete – furthermore, that it only forms part of a larger structure and also that these images fail to encapsulate the whole development. What I find interesting about the design is its unusual shape. The site is a narrow .7 hectare stretch, yet oddly, the economics of the project have undoubtedly forced the design to look elsewhere than bland verticals and flat windows. This, Phase 1, is provided with a jagged series of overhangs along both Carrolls Quay and Knapps Square frontages – a river (Kiln) borders the Carrolls Quay elevation between the building and pathway (unclear in images) and has allowed the building itself to jut out in an unusual overhang. The jagged nature clearly allows for increased spatial areas over ground to facilitate increased units numbers, more so than would be allowed by the natural confines. The building is extensively clad with local limestone and facing Camden Quay/Carrolls Quay, possesses a clever water feature in tribute to the river border (as yet incomplete). The copper roof however provides among the buildings most interesting aspects – it provides a series of exaggerated curves and loops that form part of a greater puzzle in Phase 2. The roof is not seen complete in the images below – which by its end will contain extensive amenity roof gardens and recreation areas for residents. I agree these pictures aren’t up to much, but I would ask you to reserve critique pre-completion of the entire project. I’ll provide fully, better images of the development when that time comes.
Construction grime is still very much evident and the project remains incomplete – finishings and overall structure, which will come in Phase 2 soon.
The exaggerated roof-lines, more is to be done – when complete it will connect with Phase 2 and provide extensive roof-top hanging gardens. (21 Lavitts Quay can be seen in the background).The proposed redevelopment of the Capitol Cineplex by John Costello and Mount Kennett Investments is being met with a mix of frowns and haws at Navigation House.
My personal feeling on the project is that it is sub-par externally. The internal ‘tear-drop’ shaped aspects of the project seem to be pretty good, however, for such a landmark site, I do not believe the project is worthy enough in its current form. Its massing and external finishings aren’t up to scratch. The design is by Sabine Wittman of Dungarvan-based The e-Project. I believe the stepping-back of the upper levels in this case detracts from the potential of the development and does not aid its appearance in this instance (although CCC have an affinity for this sort of layout it would seem), furthermore, there are many unpleasant touches like the roof-top railings, apartment and elevator plants that remind one of the ugly St. Patrick’s Quay elevation of the Metropole Hotel.
Looking at the project south-to-north along Grand Parade
North-to-South from Daunt Square, provides a better picture of the project’s massing.(Also, at long last, I’ve discovered a software that enables me to change and compress original image formats – however, the quality of this is somewhat depleted in the process. Excuse any impurities – the 2nd image required a scan, then compression.)
Howard Holdings’ Lavitts Quay/Comfort Inn DevelopmentAnd while the software is working out (until I can upgrade it), I had promised an image of Howard Holdings’ Lavitts Quay Comfort Inn development of 125-bedrooms over 7-storeys and basement car-parking w/ retail and some office space. The development was designed by Reddy O’Riordan Staehli Architects, part-and-parcel, of the land-swap deal undertaken between Howard Holdings and Thomas Crosbie Holdings allowing the Irish Examiner/Evening Echo avail of top-floor office space (approx. 27,000sq ft +) at City Quarter (see previous posts). The project was met by a degree of criticism from planner Michael Lynch who requested Significant Further Information on the project. RORSA are currently touching up alterations to the design of the project in order to succeed in their planning efforts. I’ll bring details of those changes later on. You can see now perhaps, the problems had with the design. The development will be located between Cork Opera House and 21 Lavitts Quay (seen under construction to the right – I’ll bring a more up-to-date image of that project next week).
Again, this image had to be compressed, printed, re-scanned and further compressed with new software – hence quality. Apologises.
😀 ‘Flemingos’, Mr Barker???!!! That is probably the worst pun I’ve ever heard, and hence, one of the best! Well done, sir, I’m impressed. 😉 Too much time on your hands.Regarding Eglinton Street –
though I’m still awaiting further details (which I may have to keep quiet for a little while longer it would now seem); the word from OFC is that the Eglinton Street project is looking very positive – both with the developer, the planners and from what ewankennedy posted earlier, the architects it would seem. A few changes are set to be implemented in the Further Information lodgement, but these in the most will not affect issues such as the tower element, commercial or office elements. The FI is scheduled to reach Navigation House within the next 2 to 3 weeks according to OFC.
Like I said, the info is coming late and I still have to await more details, but so far, so good. I’ll let you know more when I can.
@sw101 wrote:alcohol-induced brain shrinkage probably.
i thought i saw a big post but when i returned to the page to read it twas all gone. i’m either mad or you’re messing with my head. well? well?
A little from column A, and a little from column B. 😀
@Radioactiveman wrote:
Lexington,
Im glad I might have started a bit of a debate on the issue of LANDMARK buildings. In my view, although Water Street was good and handled very badly by the planning authority, the ‘landmark’ tower was simple not landmark. I take your point that something alien to the overall design would have looked out of place but the tower itself simple gets lost in the overall development.Lex, u mentioned “and the way plans for a landmark development in Blackpool does to the North.” are you talking about an existing, planned or aspirational development?
An aspirational development RM. It has been looked at by some developers, including a plan for a 14-storey residential tower (I think!) planned for a site along the Commons Road on the approach to Blackpool (haven’t seen any plans, just talk) – but I can’t see that progressing anytime soon. The area for a start is zoned light industrial/commercial usage. But who knows?!
As for Eglinton Street , still awaiting certain details on that. But if ewankennedy was talking to the Chief Architect behind it, and he says its good – well, that’s a nice sign. My info is pretty much the same really and I’ll get back to you when I know more.
@ewankennedy wrote:
By the way lexington he’s asking who you are!!!!
I take that as a compliment. 😉
