As we approach the end of 2019, we thought we’d look back at events across our work on new housing developments, public housing regeneration, public realm projects, conservation works, and civic projects such as public libraries. So below is a snapshot of some of the project milestones achieved in 2019 and some of those planned […]

As part of Innovation Week 2019, Dublin City Council is showcasing innovation in public services and City Architects is proud to feature in the exhibition of innovative DCC projects in the Civic Offices. St Bricin’s Park The refurbishment of an apartment block for senior citizens at St Bricin’s Park, Arbour Hill, to Passive House Standard […]

In early 2019 Dublin City Council appointed an urban design team, led by DMOD Architects, to prepare a Development Framework Plan for the optimum model of redevelopment of lands at Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8. These lands include the site of the former Saint Michael’s Estate. The plan sets out a framework for the provision of […]

City Architects is currently overseeing the 1930s Wing Refurbishment project at the Hugh Lane Gallery. Recent assessments carried out on behalf of the Gallery have identified a requirement to carry out extensive renovation and refurbishment works to the nearly ninety year old galleries, including, amongst others: improvement of the thermal performance of the building envelope; installation of […]

At the Council Meeting on Monday 7th October 2019, Dublin City Councillors approved a new housing scheme at Springvale under the Part 8 planning process. The development at Springvale is located on the northern side of Chapelizod Road, on the eastern outskirts of Chapelizod village, opposite the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. […]

Dublin City Council has recently approved a development under the Part 8 planning process, for 38 new homes on the site of the former military stores at Infirmary Road /Montpelier Hill Dublin 7. The Design Team lead by City Architects Division is now preparing the tender documentation with the intention to appoint a contractor next […]

Leonards House, 53 Clanbrassil Street Lower, D8 Dangerous Buildings’ is a statutory section within DCC, under the direction of the City Architect, which is concerned with buildings, structures or sites deemed a danger to the public. It operates under the remit of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 as amended. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ work includes […]

Rutland Street National School (formerly the Pro Cathedral School) was constructed between 1910 and 1912, as a response to the lack of school places and the conditions of existing school buildings in the North East Inner City.  Designed by Aislin and Coleman Architects, it is an early example of modern twentieth century construction, with a […]

Thanks to everyone who made our Drawing Workshop during Open House Dublin such a fun event. We were joined by a great range of young participants who brought great enthusiasm to the afternoon. Thanks to our colleagues at Pearse Street Library and Archive who invited us and made everything work smoothly and our guest assistants, animators Amalia […]

Dublin City Councillors approved five significant DCC developments under the Part 8 planning process at the Council Meeting on Monday 7th October 2019, marking a key stage in Dublin City Council’s ongoing programme of delivery of new homes and the upgrade and expansion of the city’s community, cultural and heritage buildings. These are: Infirmary Road […]

    Dangerous Buildings’ is a statutory section within DCC, under the direction of the City Architect, which is concerned with buildings, structures or sites deemed a danger to the public. It operates under the remit of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 as amended. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ work includes monitoring, inspecting, reporting, removing or […]

Now in its fourteenth year, Culture Night Dublin returns with its biggest programme to date. On Friday 20th September, the city will open its doors to over 300 venues and upwards of 500 events for locals and visitors to enjoy On the night, many Dublin City Council public buildings will be transformed into unique cultural […]

On the weekend of the All-Ireland Football Final, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul McAuliffe, was delighted to welcome his counterpart and friend the Mayor of Kerry, Niall Kelleher, to stay in the Mansion House. Mayor Niall Kelleheris the first guest to stay in the newly added formal guest quarters on the first floor of […]

The 14th annual architectural festival Open House will take place across the city from Friday 11th October to Sunday 13th October.  It is a unique opportunity for citizens to explore, understand and re-discover the architecture of their city through over 140 free events and tours, including buildings not generally accessible to the public. This year […]

As well as designing buildings in-house, City Architects regularly engages external consultant architects to design and deliver projects for Dublin City Council. Cities that value and apply design in how they think, plan and act are more humane, attractive and competitive. The Council therefore places great importance on quality of design in its buildings and […]

St Peters Church, Cabra Road, Dublin 7 – Protected Structure     ‘Dangerous Buildings’ is a statutory section within DCC, under the direction of the City Architect, which is concerned with buildings, structures or sites deemed a danger to the public. It operates under the remit of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 as […]

City Architects has recently completed the procurement of a Design-Build Contractor Framework for delivery of apartment and housing developments using ‘Modern Methods of Construction’, i.e. 2D Panelised or 3D Modular or Volumetric Construction. The Framework consists of six Contractors who will tender for projects with an estimated construction value in excess of €15 million (excl. […]

Here are some photos of Coolock Library as its refurbishment nears completion. Scheduled for re-opening in the Autumn, the redeveloped library designed by consultant architects Mahoney Architecture will feature a maker space, student study areas, a range of bookable community meeting rooms and a large children’s library with reading alcoves and a story tree.   […]

Old Mill Bakery, 113 Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7 ‘Dangerous Buildings’ is a statutory section within DCC, under the direction of the City Architect, which is concerned with buildings, structures or sites deemed a danger to the public. It operates under the remit of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 as amended. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ work […]

The first 40 houses of a new scheme constructed by ABM Design & Build Ltd at Cherry Orchard have been handed over and are now occupied. Cherry Orchard is a development comprising 72 houses. The first phase consists of 24 two-bedroom houses and 29 three-bedroom houses. Phase 2 consists of 19 houses which are due […]

The new housing project at Cornamona Court, which recently commenced on site, is being constructed as part of Dublin City Council’s ongoing programme of delivery of new homes. Introduction The redevelopment of Cornamona Court in Ballyfermot was identified by Dublin City Council as part of our delivery of new housing under the Housing Strategy 2020. […]

37 Thomas Court, Dublin 8. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ is a statutory section within DCC, under the direction of the City Architect, which is concerned with buildings, structures or sites deemed a danger to the public. It operates under the remit of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 as amended. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ work includes monitoring, inspecting, […]

Residents of the old Tom Kelly flats, on Charlemont Street in central Dublin, are well settled into their homes in the new ffrench Mullen House Apartments which were completed at the end of 2017. Resident, Carmel Ward says “I absolutely love living in ffrench Mullen. It has spacious rooms, lots of storage, a courtyard area and […]

Residents of St. Teresa’s Gardens have been enjoying the new central landscaped and play areas by City Architects and Aoife Tuomey Architects. This forms part of the wider regeneration of St. Teresa’s Gardens of which Dublin City Council have been working on since 2011, in partnership with St. Teresa’s Regeneration Board and the residents of […]

22 Villiers Road, Rathgar, D6 – Fire event. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ is a statutory section within DCC, under the direction of the City Architect, which is concerned with buildings, structures or sites deemed a danger to the public. It operates under the remit of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 as amended. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ work […]

The Mansion House is ready for its new Lord Mayor in residence with a significant phase of conservation works having recently been completed by City Architects. All works were carried out by Dublin City Council’s in-house Joinery Team in July 2018. Dublin City Architects are a Grade 1 Accredited Conservation Practice. The conservation team oversee […]

If you’re interested in CoHousing as an approach to achieving sustainable urban development, you should check out SOA’s forthcoming conference on Friday 14th June in Dublin Castle and interactive workshop on Saturday 15th June  at TU Dublin. Called CoHousing Here! the event is a timely opportunity to discuss resident-led housing, architecture, community and affordability. It […]

Another key stage in the development of Parnell Square Cultural Quarter has been reached with the granting of planning permission for the Quarter which will be anchored by a new City Library. Permission was granted for the plans prepared by the design team led by Grafton Architects and Shaffrey Architects on 1st May 2019. The project to […]

3 Rathgar Avenue, D6. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ is a statutory section within DCC, under the direction of the City Architect, which is concerned with buildings, structures or sites deemed a danger to the public. It operates under the remit of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 as amended. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ work includes monitoring, inspecting, reporting, […]

The Lord Mayor Nial Ring today officially opened the recently completed refurbishment of an apartment block for senior citizens at St Bricin’s Park, Arbour Hill, to Passive House Standard (known as EnerPHit in the case of existing buildings). Passive House is a standard of energy-efficient construction that ensures homes are exceptionally comfortable, healthy and affordable […]

Phase 2 of the Grafton Street Quarter Public Realm Plan has just been completed by Dublin City Council (March 2019). Grafton Street itself was previously completed as part of phase 1. Phase 2 consists of the streets immediately west of Grafton Street including Chatham Street, Harry Street and the adjoining streets of Balfe Street, Chatham […]

Phase 1 of the regeneration of Dolphin House was completed in November 2018. The completion of Phase 1 of Dolphin House Regeneration marks the first step of an ambitious plan to regenerate the 1950s complex located on the banks of the Grand Canal. This initial phase of a wider masterplan consists of deep retrofitting three […]

92-93 Frances Street, Dublin 8. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ is a statutory section within DCC, under the direction of the City Architect, which is concerned with buildings, structures or sites deemed a danger to the public. It operates under the remit of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 as amended. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ work includes monitoring, inspecting, […]

As part of National Tree Week and Dublin City Tree Strategy, City Architects is reviewing opportunities for tree-planting in recently completed housing schemes, particularly the ‘rapid design-build’ housing projects. City Architects will collaborate with a firm of Landscape Architects to develop plans for integrating native and other suitable species into these new social housing developments. […]

New technologies are enabling innovation in construction all the time. For conservation work, new surveying technologies give us new insights into our historic buildings. A recent collaboration with the City Council’s Surveying and Mapping Division to carry out a detailed drone survey of the roofscape and the interior of the rotunda of City Hall has […]

10 Ormond Quay Lower, D1 – Protected Structure ‘Dangerous Buildings’ is a statutory section within DCC, under the direction of the City Architect, which is concerned with buildings, structures or sites deemed a danger to the public. It operates under the remit of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 as amended. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ work […]

Phase 1 of the Teresas’s Gardens development is underway with 54 homes under construction on a site bounded to the west by the Coombe Hospital Complex, to the northwest by single storey dwellings, to the east by Donore Avenue and to the south by the greater St Teresa’s Gardens site. Recent Regeneration History The St. […]

St. Teresa’s Gardens is another key City Architects social housing project to recently start on site. The 54 homes under construction are the first phase of a significant and complex area regeneration plan for the Dublin City Council-owned St Teresa’s Gardens site and adjacent privately owned lands known as the Bailey Gibson and Player Wills […]

Two key City Architects housing projects, being constructed as part of Dublin City Council’s ongoing programme of delivery of new homes, recently commenced on site – Dominick Street and St. Teresa’s Gardens. The first of these exciting projects to be featured here is the development on Dominick Street, which the Council aims to be an […]

9 Little Britain Street, Dublin 7. Protected Structure ‘Dangerous Buildings’ is a statutory section within DCC, under the direction of the City Architect, which is concerned with buildings, structures or sites deemed a danger to the public. It operates under the remit of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 as amended.

Donard Terrace, Annamoe Road, Cabra, D7 ‘Dangerous Buildings’ is a statutory section within DCC, under the direction of the City Architect, which is concerned with buildings, structures or sites deemed a danger to the public. It operates under the remit of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 as amended. ‘Dangerous Buildings’ work includes monitoring, […]