1969 – Mews House, Pembroke Lane, Dublin
Attractive, and so very 1960s conversion of a mews house into a modern residence.
Attractive, and so very 1960s conversion of a mews house into a modern residence.
Originally when completed, the window bands were fully glazed,
With a debt to Kahn’s theory of serviced spaces and services,
One of the earliest use of load-bearing precast concrete perimeter units and glass curtain walling in Dublin.
Opened in 1972 and nicknamed “the Burlo” by Dubliners,
Originally, at the time of completion,
A commercial headquarters on a US campus-style model with its heavily landscaped grounds,
Replacing the old East Stand which was constructed in 1927, the new East Stand cost £4 million and held thirteen thousand providing ten thousand extra seats over the previous capacity.
Selected after an architectural competition,
Adjacent to the hotel and apartment blocks is this large office block that steps down to the river.