The new library in Dun Laoighaire, Co Dublin
Further to our plea for places to see during Dublin Open House this weekend
Dublin-based creative solutions agency Making Space write:
“We don’t normally do this, but after much talk this week about access to vacant spaces, ‘difficult Dublin’ and with the Irish Architecture Foundation opening doors across #Dublin this weekend for #OpenHouse, we thought we would share a few places that are worth a look….”
1. #ModernisminIreland – The stunning and under appreciated #Busáras designed by Michael Scott with mosaics by the late, great Patrick Scott, with the innovative engineering by Arup.
2. #OldTransport – With the planning of the new transport system Swiftway in full swing, the historic Broadstone, Midland & Great Western Railway in Phibsborough which opened in 1847 and ran trains until 1937 might be worth a look.
3. #Newvision Visit the Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Market Dublin to hear about the past struggles and plans for the old heart of the city.
4. #Hiddenstories Access will always be an issue for old buildings in even older cities, take the opportunity to stop complaining and see Dublin’s oldest house for the first time at No.9/9a Aungier St.
5. #Collaborativeinnovation Spend time soaking up inspiration from the versatile space created by Heneghan Peng Architects at the Airbnb Office, Dublin
6. #Access Take the chance to gain access to the Pigeon House Precinct and realise that not everything is black and white.
7. #futurethinking A bit of a trek but the new Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Library (above) is a great reminder that Dublin despite it’s faults, is still taking risks.
FIGHT!
MakingSpaces.ie
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