James Brennan (1912-67)

Studied at University College Dublin, graduating 1938. Worked briefly with Scott & Good and later with Robinson & Keefe. Began to practise privately in 1937 and collaborated with Michael Scott on the Inchicore Chassis Factory and Donnybrook Garage. In the early 1950’s he was appointed Housing Architect with Cork Corporation, and in 1953 he was elected Fellow of the RIAI.

1950 – Inchicore Chassis Works, Inchicore, Dublin

Architect: Jim Brennan, Michael Scott Architect

In the late 1940’s Michael Scott became involved with Córas Iompair Éireann (CIE) the National Transport Company which came into being on the 1 January 1945 as a result of the Transport Act of 8 December 1944.

1953 – Donnybrook Bus Garage, Donnybrook, Dublin

Architect: Jim Brennan, Michael Scott Architects

Donnybrook Bus Garage was completed in 1952. This was a much more radical building than the Inchicore Chassis Works and was designed in association with the Danish engineer Ove Arup (1895-1988) whom Michael Scott persuaded to set up offices in Dublin (the first overseas Arup office).

James Brennan (1912-67)

1950 – Inchicore Chassis Works, Inchicore, Dublin

1953 – Donnybrook Bus Garage, Donnybrook, Dublin

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James Brennan (1912-67)

1950 – Inchicore Chassis Works, Inchicore, Dublin

1953 – Donnybrook Bus Garage, Donnybrook, Dublin

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