1862 – House of Retreat, Inchicore, Dublin
Part of a larger intended scheme for the Oblate Fathers, the Retreat House was constructed in 1858-62.
Part of a larger intended scheme for the Oblate Fathers, the Retreat House was constructed in 1858-62.
A new factory designed to replace their old premises at Grand Canal Dock. Considered quite advanced for the time,
Sic storey building with pavilion-like top level. The corners are inverted which draws the eye to the cantilervered pavilion roof.
This was Sydney’s first highrise to take advantage of the lifting of the 46m (150ft) height limit which was enforced until 1957.
Part of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and designed by Max Abramovitz ,the hall opened in 1962 as Philharmonic Hall,
Foundation stone laid in 1961, opened in 1962, with seating for 500 parishioners.
In the 1960s it was decided that the courthouse was too cramped to accommodate both the local judicial system and the county council in the context of the county council’s increasing administrative responsibilities.
Built as a drive-in bank with a driver accessible hatch behind the internal counter. Still in use by Bank of Ireland today,
Designed to cost as little as possible, the former headquarters of Bord Failte (Irish Tourist Board) occupied a very important site at the Baggot Street crossing of the Grand Canal.
Appropriately looking like a vast piece of electrical equiplent, this administration building for Manitoba Telephone System was designed to be extended.