1992 – Hotel Arts, Barcelona
Architect: Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill
One of two landmark towers marking the beginning of the Olympic Port area, the Hotel Arts by SOM is 153 metres tall.
1998 – George’s Quay Tower, Dublin
Architect: Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP
Residential and office scheme proposed for George’s Quay site in central Dublin. After appeal the tower was shortened by 20 metres.
2003 – Unbuilt Dublin – Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Carlisle Pier
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
The proposals have been designed by major Irish and international architects to comply with the zoning requirement for the site to have an “exceptional landmark building of international architectural quality”.
2009 – Tower Proposal, North Wall Quay, Dublin
Architect: Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP
A proposal by Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP for a new tower on North Wall Quay.
Decision on 24-storey office tower deferred
Dublin Corporation has again deferred making its decision on a major high-rise development at George’s Quay, opposite the Custom House, because of growing concern about its impact.
Permission granted for Dublin high-rise scheme
Dublin Corporation has granted planning permission for a giant skyscraper scheme at George’s Quay opposite the Custom House, subject to the tallest block being reduced in height from 100 to 80 metres.
