Dublin Castle
Dublic Castle has been at the centre of cultural and political life in Ireland for over a thousand years. Conservation work recognised that mantaining its historical function as a working complex would best ensure its future. Work completed in January, 1990 not only restored the ...
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Project details
Title: | Dublin Castle |
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Entr. year: | 1991 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Ireland |
Town: | Dublin |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Military/Defence/Fortified building/system |
Former use: | Castle |
Actual use: | Cultural attraction open to the public, conference venue, restaurant |
Built: | 13th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Francis Joahnson , Architectural Branch, the Office of Public Works |
The Jury's citation: | "For the conservation, restoration and adaptation to new use of Dublin castle into a modern, comfortable conference centre" |
GPS: | 53°20'34.4"N 6°16'2.7"W |
Web, Links: | www.dublincastle.ie/ |
Description:
Dublic Castle has been at the centre of cultural and political life in Ireland for over a thousand years. Conservation work recognised that mantaining its historical function as a working complex would best ensure its future. Work completed in January, 1990 not only restored the fabric and spaces of the 18th and 19th centuries but created new buildings in harmony with the existing to achieve a new identity as an international conference venue complimenting its role as a major visitor attraction.
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