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Unbuilt Dublin

Our area containing information on unbuilt competition entries for various projects in Ireland. If you have previously unsuccessfully entered Architectural competitions in Ireland, we want to hear from you. Contact us at info@irish-architecture.com.

2006/7 - Library, Dun Laoghaire
The County Council organised an international architectural competition for the development and implementation of a new Central Library Complex for the county that will incorporate a Central Library, a Library Headquarters and Cultural Centre. more

2003/4 - Carlisle Pier, Dun Laoghaire
The Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is planning to redevelop the derelict Carlisle Pier in the centre of Dun Laoghaire Harbour more

2003 - U2 / Landmark Tower
The objective of this competition is to procure a building having landmark qualities and choose an architectural practice which will be awarded a commission to design the development. more

2002 - Dublin Docklands Development Authority Pedestrian Bridge
Design for a new pedestrian footbridge in the Dublin Docklands. more

2001 - Affordable Apartment Blocks
Under the "Affordable Housing Scheme" (1999) Dublin Corporation can provide additional new housing units on Corporation land, in or near centres where current unit housing prices have created an affordable gap for medium to lower income purchasers. more

2001 - O'Connell Street Kiosks
Design of retail kiosks for inclusion in the redeveloped O'Connell Street more

1999 - Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht & The Islands
International competition to design for a new headquarters building for the Irish Government's Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht & The Islands. more

1999 - Ballymun Housing
International competition to produce a masterplan for housing in Ballymun. more

1998 - Wolfe Tone Park
International competition for the redevelopment of Wolfe Tone Park, Jervis Street, Dublin. more

1998 - Millenium Monument
International competition for the design of a monument for O'Connell Street on the site of Nelsons Pillar more

1998 - Millenium Pedestrian Bridge
International competition for a new pedestrian bridge over the River Liffey more