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4. Patrick A. Cashman & Associates

– for 21 Lavitts Quay (O’Callaghan Properties)

Has to be this one. OCP HQ has transformed Lavitts Quay already.

Interesting read in today’s Examiner regarding the architectural history of Cork Opera House – celebrating it’s 150th Birthday this year.

Also of note is today’s Inside Cork which quotes Opera House Bosses as saying that a vertical expansion, along with the replacement of the old North Wall is on the cards for the next phase of renewal at the venue.

There seems to be a very valid case for building up vertically given the height of the tower at the rear. This would also put it on an even keel with the new OCP LAvitts Quay development just up river.

How ancient are you? Which one do you remember?

According to a source from the Gallery on the radio this morning it was more than one person came up with the money.
As you can imagine, i’m over the moon. Well done Cork, I knew you could do it!

As for KITE : “last time i walked the city streets i watched my back.”
Why do people continue to propogate the myth that Cork is an unsafe city?? That sort of talk just scares people.

Now, back to the architecture 🙂 Today is a good day for Cork!

@lexington wrote:

😮 Regarding Cork2005 , I have to say that a number of developers around Cork should be noted for their very active and generous contributions to Cork’s European Capital of Culture title. Notably the Shipton Group (as mentioned above) for their 250,000euro contribution (150,000 of which goes into Cork2005 projects, and 100,000 specifically designated for projects related to the Blackpool and Northside communities.

O’Flynn Construction are sponsoring the the most valuable short-story literature event (I’m told in Europe!), with a prize of 50,000euros attached – and made a sizeable donation to the fund.

OCP have made sizeable monetary contributions to the Cork2005 fund, engaged in a number of celebrations hosted at its Mahon Point premises and is currently hosting the Pauline Bewick art exhibition at its new HQ in 21 Lavitts Quay.

Frinailla, Bowen, John F. Supple among others have also contibuted generously. Interesting.

I’d wholeheartedly agree, developers and construction companies are contributing handsomely to CORK2005 events and they are to be applauded for it.

On a related issue, the Clarion hotel will host Lynes and Lynes’ much heralded Cork Auction on Tuesday afternoon with the jewel in the crown of the Crawford’s collection going under the hammer.

John Butt’s (previously accredited to Grogan) View of Cork will be sold for in and around the € I million mark. It could be the most expensive painting sold in theese islands this year.

This painting is of upmost importance to the City of Cork and to the Crawford Gallery. I raise this point here for a number of reasons:

(1) As a view of 18th century Cork architecture in totality it is second to none – in fact it is the only view of cork from this period. It is, quite frankly beautiful. The taught of it leaving Cork should bring a tear to the eye of any true Cork person and for it to be locked away in some private collection would be an immeasurable loss to the city.

(2) In the hope that the above modern-day “merchant princes” may read this and decide to do something truly heroic and worthy. Even if its just for the publicity, it would be marvelous to see those so often mentioned on this thread put their hand in their pockets for this piece of Cork’s history.

The City and her people would be eternally grateful.

Kyrl’s Quay Design Competition Winners

First Place:
Conroy Architecture, Scottish based Bobby Conroy, originally from Bantry, and Patrick Little

Second Place:
ChristianCarlsen Arkitekfirma, a Danish architectural firm

Special Award:
Donaghy and Dimond Architects (Dublin)

Highly Commended:
BRE (in association with MATRIX Partnership) an English based firm.

Commended:
Kiosk Architects from Cork
Magee Creedon Architects from Cork
Angus Pond Architects from London
Marie Pierre Avgeri, Theophilus Kizos, Irene Stolidou and Maria Kechrinioti from Greece

Couldn’t Cork City COuncil have purchased the Jeanie Johnston if it was going for a measly 2.7m?
It would have made for a nice little tourist attraction down around CHQ. 20:20 vision i suppose.
Go Jurys!!!!

Personally, I’ve no problem with removing the Cork Bonded Warehouse section (outlined in red above). As you said lex, it is of no architectural or historic value and is actually detracting from the historic POC warehouses.
I’m glad I wasn’t totally devoured for my views on this site, but Pier39 is probably right, I’ll wait and see what is on offer.
Maiden looking out over the sea- my arse!! What about the head of that serpent St. Finbarr chased down there? Now that would be cool! — I must restrain myself!

Interesting to note that the Office Supplies Centre at 46 Upper John Street in Blackpool has been demolished in recent days. This large site close to Murphy’s Brewery and the proposed Ladyswell development is in line for 12 townhouses and 5 apartments (down from 14 and 6 respectively).
This comes after much local involvement in the planning process (10 submissions were made in total). Locals now appear to be happy with the design and a submission actually praising the development (after adjustments) was even recieved from local residents.
Having seen the plans, I would say that the scheme works well in an area consisting of mostly 1 and 2 storey houses in narrow laneways. The facade onto Watercourse road however, is worthy of its prominent position.

@lexington wrote:

You may remember in an earlier post that I noted it would be a landmark building in the proper sense of the word, and I think you’ll agree, it is.

Looks great even from the blurry image. This is really a location where nobody can object to this development. Its a central, ‘landmark’ (must be careful not to overuse that word) site not adjacent or obstructing any buildings of major historic importance, lots of new building going on around it— its ideal for a modern, extravagant design such as that proposed. Fingers crossed!
@lexington wrote:

Though I am going to have to keep my mouth dun suas on this for a while, I’ll leave it at this – the highrise docklands project I was hinting at previously, has indeed reach pre-planning discussion stages. The final design will be built up around those talks. I believe Mr. Barker made a hint at the location in today’s IE – regarding the ‘period warehousing’ and the ‘quiet’ exchange of hands. If you’ve followed the clues over the course of my recent posts, you’ve probably got the location figured out by now. But then again, perhaps we just have wires crossed on the exact property. Hmmm.

If I’ve guessed the location right, taking into account a recent image posted on this thread, I’d be gravely concerned at this news. That is, if i’ve guessed right. Not every protected structure needs the same treatment as the proposed RC development.