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1790 – Design for Dublin Stamp Office
Described in 1790 as the east front design of the new stamp-office, possibly by Vincent Waldré, published in The Gentleman's Magazine for November 1790 along with views of Dublin buildings then standing. Waldré (1740–1814), was an Italian artist and architect who was born in Faenza but ended up in Dublin around 1787. Waldré
https://www.archiseek.com/1790-design-for-dublin-stamp-office/
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1960 – Proposed Hotel, Collinstown, Co. Dublin
Architect: Stephenson Gibney & Associates

Design for hotel for Collinstown, so presumedly at Dublin Airport. Stephenson Gibney did eventually design a hpotel for the airport which opened in 1972.
https://www.archiseek.com/1960-proposed-hotel-collinstown-co-dublin/
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1957 – Proposal for St. Laurence’s Hospital, Cabra, Dublin
Architect: Alan Hope

Designed as a replacement for the North Brunswick Street hospitals - the Richmond, Whitworth, and Hardwicke Hospitals on a new site on the Navan Road. An Oireachtas Act in 1943 cleared the way for the plan to pro
https://www.archiseek.com/1957-proposal-for-st-laurences-hospital-cabra-dublin/
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1917 – Third Premiated Entry for NUI Senate House, Dublin
Architect: Edwin Bradbury

Third placed entry for a new university senate for the National University of Ireland on the corner of Merrion Square at Fitzwilliam and Mount Streets. Received a premium of £50.

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https://www.archiseek.com/1917-third-premiated-entry-for-nui-senate-house-dublin/
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1917 – Second Premiated Entry for NUI Senate House, Dublin
Architect: O'Callaghan & Webb

Second placed entry for a new office building and university senate for the National University of Ireland. The site was on the corner of Merrion Square at Fitzwilliam and Mount Street
https://www.archiseek.com/1917-second-premiated-entry-for-nui-senate-house-dublin/
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1953 – Second Placed Entry for Dublin Port and Docks Board Competition
Architect: Alan Hope

The second placed entry in the 1953 Dublin Port Offices competition to design a new Headquarters and Offices for the Dublin Port and Docks Board on Memorial Road alongside Busaras. The assessors were John
https://www.archiseek.com/1953-second-placed-entry-for-dublin-port-and-docks-board-competition/
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1984 – Original Irish Life Scheme for George’s Quay, Dublin
Architect: Keane Murphy Duff

The original scheme of over 500,000 square foot of offices, retail and a limited amount of residential that received planning permission with severa
https://www.archiseek.com/1984-original-irish-life-scheme-for-georges-quay-dublin/
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1973 – Speculative Office Scheme, Trinity Street, Dublin
Architect: Barry & Associates

To be built on site of the former Moira Hotel, which closed in 1973. This scheme never progressed, the site remaining empty for some years. Originally the hotel was bought from Jury's Hotels by developer Jim Staffor
https://www.archiseek.com/1973-speculative-office-scheme-trinity-street-dublin/
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1981 – Irish Life Scheme, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Large scheme proposed for site of former Adelphi cinema in Dun Laoghaire. From the late 1960s through the 1980s, various speculative schemes were proposed for this site.
https://www.archiseek.com/1981-irish-life-scheme-dun-laoghaire-co-dublin/
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1968 – Concept for Shopping Centre, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Unbuilt scheme for shopping centre and hotel, and new cinema on the site of the former Adelphi cinema in Dun Laoghaire. Over the years several concepts were proposed for this site. Refused planning permission in 1969 by the Minist
https://www.archiseek.com/1968-concept-for-shopping-centre-dun-laoghaire-co-dublin/
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1972 – Weston scheme for Shopping Centre, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Architect: Leslie Rebanks & David Keane

Plan for a shopping centre on Upper George's Street and Corrig Avenue, on the former site of the Adelphi Cinema. Quite large, it was to
https://www.archiseek.com/1972-weston-scheme-for-shopping-centre-dun-laoghaire-co-dublin/
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1973 – Unbuilt scheme for Findlater Place, Dublin
Architect: Martin Reynolds

"The perspective illustrates an interesting small development that has recently been abandoned. The site was at the rear of the Findlater premises in Upper O'Connell Street where the Ronald Lyon Group is building a large block of of
https://www.archiseek.com/1973-unbuilt-scheme-for-findlater-place-dublin/
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2007 – Digital Hub Proposal, Thomas Street, Dublin
Architect: de Blacam & Meagher

A mixed-use development and re-generation of an entire city block in the Liberties, the Digital Hub was intended to become the international centre for digital media business in Irela
https://www.archiseek.com/2007-digital-hub-proposal-thomas-street-dublin/
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2009 – Proposal for Station & Tower, Tara Street, Dublin
Architect: Adamson Associates

In October 2009, An Bord Pleanála told Iarnród Éireann that the proposed office building, because of its height and scale, would have an adverse effect not only on the Custom House, but the riverscape, stre
https://www.archiseek.com/2009-proposal-for-station-tower-tara-street-dublin/
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1970 – Unbuilt design for Royal Hibernian Academy, Ely Place, Dublin
Architect: Raymond McGrath

An early scheme for the Royal Hibernian Academy on Ely Place - a cylindrical gallery with a studio building to the rear. The RHA had purchased a house, No.15 Ely Place, in 1939 along with an adjoining garden
https://www.archiseek.com/unbuilt-design-royal-hibernian-academy-dublin/
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1979 – Shortlisted Design for Taoiseach’s Residence, Dublin
Architect: Lindsay Johnston

One of 15 entries shortlisted from 98 submissions to design a residence for An Taoiseach and state guesthouse at the Phoenix Park in Dublin.
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1979-shortlisted-design-for-taoiseachs-residence-dublin/
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1979 – Shortlisted Design for Taoiseach’s Residence, Dublin
Architect: Lindsay Johnston

One of 15 entries shortlisted from 98 submissions to design a residence for An Taoiseach and state guesthouse at the Phoenix Park in Dublin.
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1979-shortlisted-design-for-taoiseachs-residence-dublin/
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1979 – Shortlisted Design for Taoiseach’s Residence, Dublin
Architect: Lindsay Johnston

One of 15 entries shortlisted from 98 submissions to design a residence for An Taoiseach and state guesthouse at the Phoenix Park in Dublin.
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1979-shortlisted-design-for-taoiseachs-residence-dublin/
#ArchitectureOfDublinCity #UnbuiltIreland #1979 #DesignForTaoiseachsResidenceCompetition #LindsayJohnston #UnbuiltDublin

1913 – Dublin Municipal Offices Competition
Architect: McDonnell & Reid, Frederick G. Hicks, O'Callaghan & Webb

The placed entries in a competition to design new offices for the then Dublin Corporation on Lord Edward Street, close to City Hall.
https://www.archiseek.com/2009/1913-dublin-municipal-offices/
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1914 – Civics Institute of Ireland Competition Entry
Architect: Donnelly & Moore

The Dublin Town Planning Competition was held in 1914, with the aim to "elicit Plans and Reports of a preliminary and suggestive character, and thus obtain contributions and alternatives which may be of value toward
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1914-civics-institute-of-ireland-competition-entry/
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1769 – Competition Design for the Royal Exchange, Dublin
Architect: Thomas Sandby

A second entry by English architect Thomas Sandby in a competition to design a Royal Exchange for Dublin/

Image Courtesy Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1769-competition-design-for-the-royal-exchange-dublin/
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1879 – Design for No. 17 College Green, Dublin
Architect: Perry & Reed

"We publish a view of the façade of some new offices proposed to be erected for Messrs. Guinness & Mahon on the site of their present premises, No. 17 College Green, Dublin. The area of the office
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1879-design-for-no-17-college-green-dublin/
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1884 – Design for St. Mary Immaculate, Inchicore, Dublin
Architect: George C. Ashlin

"This building was commenced some years ago, but only the nave and aisles have been built. It is now proposed to complete the design, as shown on the view, by the erection of the central tower, trans
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1884-design-for-st-mary-immaculate-inchicore-dublin/
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1883 – Premiated Design for National Museum, Kildare St., Dublin
Architect: R. Knill Freeman

"This design, by Mr. R. Knill Freeman, F.R.I.B.A., of Bolton-le-Moors, was one of the five selected for the final competition, and premiated. I
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1883-premiated-design-for-national-museum-kildare-st-dublin/
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1968 – Eblana BDA design for Wood Quay, Dublin
Architect: Eblana / BDA

One of six entries displayed after a developer-led invited competition for new Civic Offices on Wood Quay in Dublin. Stephenson Gibney were eventually selected, but their buildings were never completed as designed.

https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1968-eblana-bda-design-for-wood-quay-dublin/
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1968 – Stephenson Design for Wood Quay, Dublin
Architect: Stephenson Gibney & Associates

Instead of an open architectural competition, the Corporation invited developers to submit entries. The brief called for the provision of 300,000 square feet of office space in "an efficent layout and fo
https://www.archiseek.com/2014/1968/
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1968 – Michael Scott design for Wood Quay, Dublin
Architect: Michael Scott & Partners

Runner up in the 1968 developer-led competition to design and construct a new headquarters for Dublin Corporation. In conjunction with G&T Crampton, it was a 22-storey
https://www.archiseek.com/2024/1968-michael-scott-design-for-wood-quay-dublin/
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1968 – Alternate Proposals for Wood Quay, Dublin
A selection of models from the 1968 architectural competition for proposals for new a Dublin Corporation office block at Wood Quay in Dublin. Instead of an open architectural competition, the Corporation invited developers to submit entries. The brief cal
https://www.archiseek.com/2014/1968-alternate-proposals-for-wood-quay-dublin/
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1898 – Proposed Additions to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin
Architect: Sir Thomas Drew

"The addition which are now contemplated are not without some connexion with its original scheme, uncompleted since its first design in the thirteenth century." Designed by Sir Thomas Drew,
https://www.archiseek.com/2015/1898-proposed-additions-to-st-patricks-cathedral-dublin/
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1898 – Proposed Additions to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin
Architect: Sir Thomas Drew

"The addition which are now contemplated are not without some connexion with its original scheme, uncompleted since its first design in the thirteenth century." Designed by Sir Thomas Drew,
https://www.archiseek.com/2015/1898-proposed-additions-to-st-patricks-cathedral-dublin/
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1898 – Proposed Additions to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin
Architect: Sir Thomas Drew

"The addition which are now contemplated are not without some connexion with its original scheme, uncompleted since its first design in the thirteenth century." Designed by Sir Thomas Drew,
https://www.archiseek.com/2015/1898-proposed-additions-to-st-patricks-cathedral-dublin/
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