Grand Canal Square Dublin

An urban space created during the redevelopment of this largely brown field site, centred on the Grand canal Theatre by Daniel Libeskind.

Initially gimmicky but ultimately successful attempt to design a new city square in the south docklands.

No. 1 Grand Canal Square is a mixed-use commercial development,

Originally due for completion in late 2008,

This brand new 2,111 capacity purpose built theatre was designed by architect Daniel Libeskind and is due to open in March 2010.