The Abbey and the GPO – an improbable alliance?
When the facade of the GPO was projected on to the stage of the Abbey Theatre during the Rough Magic production of Improbable Frequency in 2005,
Swedish design for Galway pier project
Swedish architects have won an international competition to design a new centre pier performance space for Galway harbour.
Dublin’s Parlour Design Competition Exhibition
As part of Innovation Dublin 2009, an exhibition of entries for the recent Dublin Parlour Design competition is being held at Wood Quay.
Call for Curator for the 12th Venice Architecture Biennale in 2010
Applications are now being invited for the role of Curator of Ireland’s entry in the 12th Venice Architecture Biennale in 2010.
Maurice Craig – Ireland’s first conservation warrior
Architectural historian Maurice Craig began his battle against the demolition of historic Irish buildings in the 1940s.
Search for ‘small bang’ designs for inner city
A competition to find new architectural designs for the sites of former Georgian houses demolished in Dublin city centre will be held by Dublin City Council on Saturday.
Smithfield Plaza to be completed
Dublin City Council has secured €2.4 million in EU funding for the completion of Smithfield Plaza,
‘Excessive’ land zoning criticised
Some development land may have to be “˜dezoned’ in order to return to realistic planning and development and to restore a sustainable market,
Wood Quay Viking wall goes on view
An underground section of Dublin’s 900-year-old Hiberno Viking city wall has been put on public view for the first time at the Civic Offices at Wood Quay.
Councillors reject Séan Dunne plan for AIB site
Developer Sean Dunne’s plans for a major new office development at the AIB Bankcentre in Ballsbridge have met with a cross-party rejection from Dublin city councillors.
