Northern Ireland houses up for major architecture prize
Two of the four buildings up for a major UK housing award this Saturday are in Northern Ireland,
Bono under fire over £100m hotel plan
Bono and the Edge have been accused of presiding over the destruction of a historic area of Georgian Dublin through their plans to revamp an iconic hotel in the Irish capital.
Bono’s hotel plan angers Dublin traditionalists
A proposal by Bono to create what has been described as Europe’s most spectacular hotel has produced a clash between modernisers and traditionalists in the Irish capital.
Council rejects Dunne’s giant tower
Dublin city councillors have rejected Seán Dunne’s proposed high-rise development, which includes a 37-storey tower,
£1.5bn Titanic plan boost
The construction of a new £1.5bn Titanic Quarter development for Belfast today moved a step closer after the planners gave its second phase the green light.
Insight into modern residential architecture with Open House Dublin 2007
Following on from its incredibly successful inaugural year, the Irish Architecture Foundation is delighted to announce that the second Open House Dublin weekend will take place from Friday October 19th to Sunday October 21st 2007.
New Liberty Hall shortlist
A shortlist of six architects firms has been drawn up to design a replacement for Liberty Hall in the centre of Dublin.
A Vision for Dublin Bay
Dublin City Council is asking people to give their opinions on how the Dublin Bay and Port Area could best play a role in the city in the years to come.
Bring on the wrecking ball
Knock ’em. Nuke ’em. Let the wrecking ball swing. The news that two of Dublin’s most reviled buildings are to be demolished has revitalised the enduring national conversation concerning the very worst examples of architecture to be found across the State.
Demolition of Hawkins House to open way for area’s redevelopment
Dublin’s most notorious office block – Hawkins House behind Burgh Quay –
