1968 – Institute for Industrial Research & Standards, Ballymun, Dublin
Architect: Hooper & Mayne
The Institute of Research and Standards (IIRS) was established under the Industrial Research and Standards Act,
The Institute of Research and Standards (IIRS) was established under the Industrial Research and Standards Act,
Runner up in the 1968 developer-led competition to design and construct a new headquarters for Dublin Corporation.
Formerly in use as back-office accommodation for Allied Irish Banks.
Built to replace the old stone church of St.
The Church was designed by Clifden architect Leo Mansfield (1934-98) and dedicated in 1968.
One of two similar blocks just off Sussex Road,
Finished in brick with a shallow bronze roof.
Instead of an open architectural competition,
Described by the architects: “This recently completed school contains a lecture theatre,