Dublin By Design

A look at the fabric of Dublin's streetscapes, by twenty experts in architecture, planning and design. Dublin has undergone many changes in its long evolution, leaving it with a rich and varied architectural heritage: a Viking and medieval street layout, a famous Georgian core and a treasure trove of Victorian landmark buildings, along with some stunning, cutting-edge modern design. This sumptuously illustrated book charts the last century of Dublin's development, and asks how we can - and how we should - shape our city for the future. Chapters include Mary Clark: Civitas to Metropolis, the governance of Dublin since 1192Grainne Shaffrey on Sackville St/O'Connell StFreddie Dwyer: City of Industry. Iveagh Markets, Four Courts etcTony Reddy: City of Opportunity. IFSC, Heuston Quarter, SmithfieldFrank McDonald: destruction of Dublin, Temple BarShane O Toole: arts and the cityCiaran Cuffe: transportPaul de Freine: The Healthy City. Hospitals and healthcareLorcan Sirr: housing success from failureEanna ni Lamhna: The Green CitySean O'Laoire: The Place of Culture Heavily illustrated with plans, drawings and photographs. In association with The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI).