Reg.Nr. 91/EI/001

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
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.