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@Maskhadov wrote:
this might not be popular but personally i would knock down all the above buildings and build them in line with the new buildings
It is a shame that they have fallen into such disrepair and I really do not know what will become of them. If they are restored it would merely be an act of facadism as that seems to be all that is left of them.
Having said that, No.81 North King Street (The building to the left of the above photo) has been undergoing a very successful restoration these last few years and James Kelly is to be commended as it will probably be all that will stay of the old Smithfield. I somehow get the feeling that the scale of this building is more appropriate for the space as a whole, but too late now.
Does anybody know if this building was part of a terrace as it seems to have a fairly established gable?
@shadow wrote:
Generally I am not a fan, the work tends towards the shallow projection of image over content and the disappointment continues. A good graphic in a magazine does not architecture make.
I would have to say that in my opinion ODT are one of the few practices in Ireland if not in Europe who have, for the most part rejected trying to sell an image. I have always found that their work is far better in the flesh then it looks in magazines and demands a certain respect upon inspection. Even visiting an exhibition of theirs a few years ago it seemed that their concern was with the exploration of space through models and sketches rather then flashy 3d imagery. (The drawings tended to be extremely simple and showed no more then was necessary.)
I would argue that if any of their buildings project an image of shapemaking there is generally a very considered reason and it has not been an arbitrary response to get into some magazine.
Having said that, I do not think that they are above criticism.The Office of Public Works is to sell the Department of Health building at Hawkins House in Dublin city centre.
It has been described, ironically, as the most unhealthy public building in the country.Recent attempts to engage in a property swap have proved unsuccessful.
It was hoped that a developer would offer office accommodation at a separate location for the 500 or so staff in return for possession of Hawkins House.
However the offers received did not match market expectations, with the result the Office of Public Works is now planning to put on the open market.
crestfield wrote:. The only reason that so many of an Taisce’s objections are up held is that they are in accordance with good planning guidelines. QUOTE]This might seem like a naive question, but why are planning permissions granted by seemingly intelligent, qualified people if they are not in accordance with good planning guidelines.
If An Taisce are constantly successful in their objections (and I don’t know weather they are or not) , then surely the problem lies in the planning dept. Are planning officers not following the guidelines, or , as I suspect, are the guidelines open to interpretation?
Maybe planning permission is granted for large projects in the full knowledge that An Taisce will object and that it will all come out in the wash anyway, i.e. the government depts. would prefer that An Taisce look like the spoilsports whilst they look squeaky clean.
I know this post is a bit of a ramble but I am seriously confused about the planning process at the momentI’ll add a smily for good measure :confused:
Ray Ryan, who was a tutor in UCD when I was there is an excellent critic however I dont know if he is still in Ireland
Here in Lyon they clean the streets every morning and even wash them with hoses during the summer! Thus the streets are always clean and do not have an opportunity to become dirty again. The big problem over here is with dog shit (it’s everywhere) and plastic bags. These two items have all but disappeared from the streets in Ireland so I would argue that it is not impossible to eradicate something like chewing gum litter however it would involve government intervention.
I don’t like the idea of charging tax on chewing gum or to fast food proprietors for that matter as it diminishes personal responsibility, I don’t unfortunatley have any other suggestions. I don’t believe that these steps would stop those who are littering from doing so however it might pay the cost to have public litter bins emptied once in a while.@BTH wrote:
I must get some decent photos to load up here! Could anyone give me a crash course in how to display pics on the site??
There was someone else asking that recently, i’ll see if I can find it.
Thanks for the advice guys. Is the book that you are referring to SW101 strictly to do with VIZ as I will be using 3dsmax? The reason I am not using Viz is because I don’t have access to that programme at the moment and also because it is a programme that is very tied into to Autocad and therefore not as versatile vis-a–vis other drawing packages.(as I understand).
you should also read this
Crestfield,
I do know architects who have backgrounds in engineering but all, without exception, had to study architecture from scratch after they finished engineering. As has been said before on these threads, there is only one way to become an architect and that is to study architecture for five years.
Don’t write off Limerick as there are maintenance grants available from all county councils and you could work part time. You could move to a Dublin University after third year when part time work becomes more difficult to sustain (due to a heavier workload in fourth and fifth year) and I expect Limerick to run a very interesting course with the involvement of Meritt Bucholz (sp?).
As for the other courses you mentioned, you would get to work alongside architects and perhaps be allowed a degree of design input (especially with regards to environmental design) however this would be limited and also very dependant on your own attitude towards your work.
As for failing the Bolton Street exam, I would not be to worried. Half my class in UCD (including myself) failed and I would say it is no indication that you would not make a good architect.@dave123 wrote:
a few more , i like barringtons hse because its an original building
Where in Limerick in the project with the photo title ‘strange building’?
@Jack White wrote:
Ha ha, you are very funny Sue and could I ask is that Sue for Susan or Sue for litigation?
You made a funny yourself there Jack White 😀
The reason I came across the first link is that when I open the intenet, the french MSN homepage has a link to this site.
I tried to find an english version to post but I have since noticed that these are two different companies. Does this mean that the two of them are vyinig for the same contract. Does anyone really want to sit for eight hours on a train in a tunnel underneath the ocean. This is all very strange.
Can we change the name of this thread to “Is Limerick bigger and wealthier then Galway”, and then start a new one about development in Limerick?
Maybe an obvious place to start (albeit post 52) but here are some links from Murray O laoire Architects Limerick office.
http://www.murrayolaoire.com/news_04/04_01_28/departure_for_limerick.html
http://www.murrayolaoire.com/news_04/04_01_28/maryi_sports.html
This sports building is the first part of an overall masterplan for Mary Immaculate College. It should go to site in summer. Its really quite an interesting looking building.
