Dublin By Design: Architecture and the City

An illustrated history of the development of Dublin, and the possibilities for its evolution into the future. The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) have commissioned acknowledged experts to explore Dublin's evolution across a range of topics, with a particular focus on its role as the capital city since independence 100 years ago, as well as on architectural planning and administration. Chapters include - Mary Clark: Civitas to Metropolis, the governance of Dublin since 1192 - Gr inne Shaffrey on Sackville St/O'Connell St - Freddie Dwyer: City of Industry. Iveagh Markets, Four Courts etc - Tony Reddy: City of Opportunity. IFSC, Heuston Quarter, Smithfield - Frank McDonald: destruction of Dublin, Temple Bar - Shane O Toole: arts and the city - Ciaran Cuffe: transport - Paul de Freine: The Healthy City. Hospitals and healthcare - Lorcan Sirr: housing success from failure - anna n Lamhna: The Green City - Sean O'Laoire: The Place of Culture Heavily illustrated with plans, drawings and photographs.