Reg.Nr. HA 2001/IR/11

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
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