Ireland’s only suspended building

This building was formerly known as The Central Bank of Ireland and was designed by the brutalist architect Sam Stephenson in 1980. At the time it attracted a lot of criticism both for its height and original roofline as it contravened planning permission within Dublin’s city center. You can see it from many of the narrow streets around the Temple Bar area and gaps between buildings can reveal its strong geometric presence. Its design was unique, being the only suspended structure in Ireland, and one of perhaps 20 in the world. During construction, each of the 8 floors was built at ground level and then hoisted up with all the fittings and services already in place. It was recently acquired by the Hines group who have transformed 3 buildings in this area into a sparkling new food, retail, and leisure destination. It will employ 1,500 people and a new rooftop bar where you can see 360′ views over Dublin.
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