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Launch of  ‘An Introduction to the Architectural Heritage of Dublin North City’ Book
08.12.2015
Launch of ‘An Introduction to the Architectural Heritage of Dublin North City’ Book

The National Inventory (NIAH) is undertaking a survey of the architectural heritage of Ireland, published on the web at www.buildingsofireland.ie each county or regional survey is accompanied by an illustrated booklet showcasing the highlights of the area.

No. 25 Fenian Street
05.11.2015
No. 25 Fenian Street

No. 25 Fenian Street became the subject of urgent remedial works this week to stabilise its front wall which had become seriously undermined from years of vacancy and lack of maintenance.

Historic Places – Living City Spaces
09.10.2015
Historic Places – Living City Spaces

The ‘Historic Places – Living City Spaces’ conference will examine the re-use and adaptation of the city’s built heritage. This one day conference will take place on Thursday 15h October 2015 as a collaboration by the Dept. of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the RIAI, and the Irish Architecture Foundation with City Architects Division. The purpose of the […]

DCC Beta at Pecha Kucha
24.09.2015
DCC Beta at Pecha Kucha

We’re delighted that the DCC Beta project which has been developed and run by Shane Waring in City Architects Division over recent years is featuring as part of tonight’s Pecha Kucha event at the Sugar Club. It’s an opportunity to get an insight into how trialling and participation can work in developing new urban projects in […]

Café at the Red Stables
22.09.2015
Café at the Red Stables

  City Architect’s Division was asked by the Parks Department of Dublin City Council to design a new café in the Red Stables, St. Anne’s Park, Raheny.

Design4Growth: a new scheme to help small businesses use strategic design for growth
16.09.2015
Design4Growth: a new scheme to help small businesses use strategic design for growth

We’re looking forward to the launch tomorrow of a new scheme we have been working on with the Dublin City Local Enterprise Office to promote the use of strategic design by small enterprises.

Shelbourne Hotel Training Morning
15.09.2015
Shelbourne Hotel Training Morning

The Shelbourne Hotel has been undergoing a substantial amount of conservation repair of late and we were very fortunate to attend a training morning hosted by Dermot Collier of Acol Ltd and Alistair Lindsay of Lindsay Conservation Architects to discuss the challenges they faced in repairing the historic facade. This was an initiative of the […]

The Fire Insurance Plans of Charles Edward Goad
02.09.2015
The Fire Insurance Plans of Charles Edward Goad

During Dublin City Architects recent and ongoing research of The Aungier Estate we discovered what we believe to be one of the earliest surviving original 1893 Charles E. Goad’s Fire insurance plans of Dublin City centre. The historic fire insurance plans were found right here in Dublin City Council Offices on Wood Quay.  The plans […]

Thomas and James’ Street – Water Heritage Trail
27.08.2015
Thomas and James’ Street – Water Heritage Trail

As part of Heritage Week 2015, City Architects/Conservation designed a walking tour of along the ‘Slighe Mór’, the great ancient Western route. The tour followed the format of the successful Aungier Street walking trail – the narrative of the city’s cultural heritage enlivened by the findings of archaeological excavations with specially arranged visits to site […]

Thomas Street Heritage Trail: How Water Defined the Course of The Liberties
21.08.2015
Thomas Street Heritage Trail: How Water Defined the Course of The Liberties

Ever wondered why there is such a dominance of churches and distilleries in the Liberties area? Why there is still such a strong tradition of markets and industry? Join Dublin City Conservation Officer, Nicki Matthews, to explore how the supply of water moulded the Liberties into the area it is today.

5Cube Energy Pavilion – Infographic on Oil Use in Ireland
06.08.2015
5Cube Energy Pavilion – Infographic on Oil Use in Ireland

Following on from the successful launch of the 5Cube Energy Pavilion in June at Hanover Quay at the Grand Canal Dock, the infographic below outlines the level of oil consumption in Ireland in 5 minutes.

Aungier Estate Walking Tour
22.07.2015
Aungier Estate Walking Tour

  A walking tour of the Aungier Estate, organised by the Irish Architecture Foundation, took place on Thursday 9th July. Tour guides included Nicki Matthew, Architectural Conservation with Dublin City Council, and Marc Richie from the conservation office in the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The tour sought to highlight the origins of […]

Urban Redevelopment Authority
19.06.2015
Urban Redevelopment Authority

Dublin City Council through City Architects has been building links with Singapore, a city that applies a strong design focus in urban development. City Architect Ali Grehan was invited to Singapore recently to see the impressive work being done by the Urban Redevelopment Authority and share insights about Dublin’s design approach. In addition to making […]

Dublin2020 Bid for European Capital of Culture
17.06.2015
Dublin2020 Bid for European Capital of Culture

Dublin City is competing to be European Capital of Culture 2020. The European Capital of Culture is a city designated by the European Union for a period of one calendar year. Each year, two cities from two chosen European countries are nominated as a Capital of Culture. In 2020, Ireland and Croatia have been announced […]

RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2015 – Public Choice Award
12.06.2015
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2015 – Public Choice Award

  The new Liberty House building; the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, and Restoration of St Mel’s Cathedral, are among the 36 projects shortlisted for this year’s Irish Architecture Awards, which were announced this week by The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland [RIAI]. The list also includes Rosie Hackett Bridge; Dalkey Heritage Centre & […]

5Cube Launch Friday 19th June, 10.00am Hanover Quay
12.06.2015
5Cube Launch Friday 19th June, 10.00am Hanover Quay

Friday 19th June sees the launch of the 5Cube Energy Pavilion at Hanover Quay at the Grand Canal Dock. A new intriguing black glass cube is currently being installed on Hanover Quay, just beyond U2’s studios at the facing Marine School Walk opposite the Waterfront apartments. This new mysterious installation, animating the quayside is a […]

Mansion House Tercentenary Seminar 1715 – 2015
08.05.2015
Mansion House Tercentenary Seminar 1715 – 2015

The Mansion House was host to last week’s seminar on to mark the buildings tercentenary.

Peadar Kearney House, Railway Street
27.04.2015
Peadar Kearney House, Railway Street

“Located in the one of the most disadvantaged areas of Dublin’s inner city, the regeneration of Liberty House (renamed Peadar Kearney House) has been a flagship project in the Integrated Area Plan that the City Council adopted for the north east inner city.

Social Housing Targets for Local Authorities to 2017
02.04.2015
Social Housing Targets for Local Authorities to 2017

Dublin City Council is to receive €292m funding under an announcement made yesterday. It is to be accompanied by social housing delivery targets and is expected to reduce Dublin City Council’s social housing waiting list by 21% by the end of 2017.

Sacred Space Exhibition & Book Launch
19.02.2015
Sacred Space Exhibition & Book Launch

  The Sacred Space exhibition is concerned with the contemporary making and unmaking of sacred space in Dublin.

RTE Nationwide profile of the Mansion House
06.02.2015
RTE Nationwide profile of the Mansion House

Here’s a good in-depth report on the Mansion House by RTE Nationwide which aired this week.

Would you like to work at Dublin City Architects?
05.02.2015
Would you like to work at Dublin City Architects?

City Architects have advertised a position for Graduate Architect Temporary, with an application deadline of Friday 20th February at 5pm.

Action to mark the European Year for Development
15.01.2015
Action to mark the European Year for Development

Last December, we told you about the European Year for Development which will be launched on the 22nd January 2015 in Dublin Castle. Details about the event can be found here


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