‘Armageddon’ for architects as new projects grind to a halt
The collapse last Friday of such a prominent architectural practice as Murray O’Laoire shows how bleak the outlook is for many professionals in the construction sector –
1989 – Former Tourism Office, Limerick
Architect: Murray O’Laoire Architects
The tourist office is a modern structure evoking a nautical image,
1989 – King John’s Castle Visitor Centre, Limerick
Architect: Murray O’Laoire Architects
An interpretative centre sits over what was formerly the eastern curtain wall.
1999 – AIG, North Wall Quay, Dublin
Architect: Murray O’Laoire Architects
The office accommodation is arranged in a U-shape block around a full height atrium reception space.
2001 – Student Centre, University College Dublin, Co. Dublin
Architect: Murray O’Laoire Architects
Murray O’Laoire Architects won a limited competition for the design of this Student Centre in 1991.
2002 – Unbuilt Proposal for Hawkins House, Dublin
Architect: Murray O’Laoire Architects
Unbuilt proposal for recladding and external finish to the 1960s Hawkins House in Dublin.
2003 – Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway
Architect: Murray O’Laoire Architects
The main goal of the project was to create a new structure with a stronger identity and a more contemporary,
2007 – Broadstone Hall Student Residences, Dublin
Architect: Murray O’Laoire Architects
Located on a landmark site at the top of Constitution Hill,
2007 – MTU Cork School of Music, Union Quay, Cork
Architect: Murray O’Laoire Architects
Located on the banks of the River Lee,
2007 – Tailteann, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
Architect: Murray O’Laoire Architects
Occupying a prominent location on the new entrance route through the mature landscape of Mary Immaculate College this building was conceived as a pavilion type structure announcing an as yet unrealized extensive redevelopment of the existing Campus.
