1956 – Shelter, People’s Park, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Architect: Raymond McGrath, Office of Public Works
A curvilinear profile on a rectangular plan,
A curvilinear profile on a rectangular plan,
Double height modernist building designed as an enclosure for elephants.
Design submitted to architectural competition for an Official residence of the Irish Prime Minister.
One of 15 entries shortlisted from 98 submissions to design a residence for An Taoiseach and state guesthouse at the Phoenix Park in Dublin.
Design submitted to architectural competition for an Official residence of the Irish Prime Minister.
The oldest building in the park is Ashtown Castle,
This is the current entrance building situated just down the road from the two previous entrances to the zoo.