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Architects of a floating world

Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2001 / November 22 2001: Architects of a floating world

Local authorities are taking a lead promoting strong contemporary design. And Donegal County Council's district offices in Dungloe, which "float" over the ground on a series of piers sunk into a bog, prove it. The recent policy which has encouraged local authorities throughout the state to open offices around the area under their jurisdiction has, unexpectedly but happily, led to the design of some fine regional buildings.

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