1910 – Former Clothing Factory, St. Augustine Street, Dublin
Architect: J.F. Fuller
Built to a design of James Franklin Fuller as part of the J.H. Webb & Co. premises on Cornmarket between 1909-1910. With its large area of glazing and a toplit roof, the interior is quite airy and bright. The facade cleverly de
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1913 – Grace Gifford House / John Street West National Schools, Dublin
Architect: George C. Ashlin
With separate entrances for boys and girls, this former school stands tall on an elevated side giving it quite the presence in the tight narrow streets around it. In redbrick, Carved Portland stone tympan
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1954 – Nursery Centre, Maryland, Dublin
Architect: Máirín Hope
In the 1940s and 1950s, the Ladies Committee of the Civics Institute set up two nursery schools - one ion Mountjoy Square called St Brigid's opened in 1941, and this one in Maryland called St. Josephs. Both were designed by architect Máirín Hope (1914
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Architect: Máirín Hope In the 1940s and 1950s, the Ladies Committee of the Civics Institute set up two nursery schools - one ion Mountjoy Square called St Brigid's opened in 1941, and this one in Maryland called St. Josephs. Both were designed by architect Máirín Hope (1914-2009). The Civics Institute was intended to promote town
1964 – Corporation Flats, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin
Architect: Michael Scott & Associates
Fairly grim development of corporation flats - 143 units in five conjoined blocks. The development was first mooted in 1957, and a sketch design was presented to Dublin Corporation t
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Architect: Michael Scott & Associates Fairly grim development of corporation flats - 143 units in five conjoined blocks. The development was first mooted in 1957, and a sketch design was presented to Dublin Corporation the following year. The facades consisted of the revealed concrete structure infilled with brick and glazing, and some recessed balconies. Communal
2008 – NCAD Gallery, Thomas Street, Dublin
Architect: MOLA Architecture
For many years, the site of a one level studio space masked from Thomas Street by a plain brick wall. The gap in the streetscape was reimagined during the restoration of the old adjacent fire station to act as an exhibition and event space for the a
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Architect: MOLA Architecture For many years, the site of a one level studio space masked from Thomas Street by a plain brick wall. The gap in the streetscape was reimagined during the restoration of the old adjacent fire station to act as an exhibition and event space for the art school - a way for
1857 – St. Catherine’s Church, Meath Street, Dublin
Architect: J.J. McCarthy
Dedicated in 1858 and is the second church to occupy the same site. The foundation stone of the new church was laid on 30 June 1852. Construction of the main church was completed in March 1857, but the original d
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Architect: J.J. McCarthy Dedicated in 1858 and is the second church to occupy the same site. The foundation stone of the new church was laid on 30 June 1852. Construction of the main church was completed in March 1857, but the original design of the upper portion of the tower and spire were never completed.
2007 – Digital Hub Proposal, Thomas Street, Dublin
Architect: de Blacam & Meagher
A mixed-use development and re-generation of an entire city block in the Liberties, the Digital Hub was intended to become the international centre for digital media business in Irela
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Architect: de Blacam & Meagher A mixed-use development and re-generation of an entire city block in the Liberties, the Digital Hub was intended to become the international centre for digital media business in Ireland. The scale and nature of the proposal aimed to provide a western counterpoint to the eastern expansion of the city, while
1937 – Presbytery, John’s Lane Church, Thomas Street, Dublin
Architect: Ashlin & Coleman
This former presbytery forms part of a group with the adjacent church and former priory to the rear on John's Lane.The building was designed by Ashlin & Coleman in a very conservative style for the late 19
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Architect: Ashlin & Coleman This former presbytery forms part of a group with the adjacent church and former priory to the rear on John's Lane.The building was designed by Ashlin & Coleman in a very conservative style for the late 1930s. Finished in granite, it has a flat roof..
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