Landmark Dublin church converted to offices
When conservation architect James O’Connor first entered St George’s Church in Hardwicke Place,
Room for optimism as hotel developer bets on Belfast
Opening a new five-star hotel in the middle of an economic downturn takes more than a sliver of courage.
Work set to start on Galway’s €4m arthouse cinema
Galway City Council’s planned “cultural quarter” has taken a step forward with confirmation that construction is due to start shortly on a €4 million arthouse cinema.
Decision due on €850m plan for Cork docklands
A decision on the largest planning application ever lodged in Cork city will be made this week.
Treasury may yet bullet the blue sky with U2 tower entry
One of the losing entries in the U2 tower design competition may actually be built –
Ballsbridge house wins RIBA award
A house with a granite base and glass upper floor by Niall McLaughlin Architects is based on the work of Californian architect Craig Ellwood and Mies van der Rohe but is very much of its place –
Flying the green flag for Irish architects
A new generation of green architecture is dawning — with Irish design right at the cutting edge.
Centre of Contemporary Irish Culture, Kenmare by Niall McLaughlin Architects
The Centre of Contemporary Irish Culture will contain exhibits showing how Irish contemporary culture is rooted in the deep order of the landscape and the local environment.
Custom House ranks high in energy efficiency stakes
An energy efficiency audit of a number of public buildings has shown that one of the oldest properties in the State has a better rating than premises a fraction of its age.
Road and rail links to meet at new Metroplaza
An elaborate complex of steel, glass and concrete could bring up to 7,000 jobs to Swords as part of the Metro North project.
