Leinster House 2000, Dublin 2
These new government facilities represent a significant modern insertion within the precinct of lreland's Parliamentary Buildings. New Parliamentary offices and committee rooms araund landscaped courtyards. A high quality modern building of 8000 m2 harmonising with its ...
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Project details
Title: | Leinster House 2000, Dublin 2 |
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Entr. year: | 2001 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Ireland |
Town: | Dublin 2 |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | residential building |
Former use: | Townhouse, residence of the Dukes of Leinster |
Actual use: | Seat of the the parliament of Ireland (Oireachtas) |
Built: | 18th-19th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Donnelly Turpin Architects (Dublin); Paul Arnold Architects (Dublin - IE) |
The Jury's citation: | "For excellence in both design and restoration and the skilful blending of conservation and new construction in a highly sensitive historic environment" |
GPS: | 53°20'20.1"N; 6°15'23.6"W |
Description:
These new government facilities represent a significant modern insertion within the precinct of lreland's Parliamentary Buildings. New Parliamentary offices and committee rooms araund landscaped courtyards. A high quality modern building of 8000 m2 harmonising with its surroundings. Heritage Features of the Project: • A new classical style screen wall forms the new public entrance • Restoration of 1823 fatcade within new public atrium • Construction of a new internal stairway in the style of 1750's to form a graceful internal link • Restoration of vaulted basement corridor of 1750's • Careful reconstruction of 18th Century curved wall after partial dismantling, to gain access onto the 2000m2 + site • Historic sculpture restorations
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