[Run_to_da_hills]

Just watching it on Telifis Eireann news, it looks if this iconic Dublin building could be demolished and be replaced by an out of proportion monstrosity that will totally obliterate the skyline of Dublin.

As a kid I use to think this "skyscraper" was huge until I travelled to New York. city



It is now a part of our heritage despite its 'ugliness" and I think it should be classified as a listed building and remain.

[neris]

Knock the horrid thing (prefrebly with jack and the other cronies inside)

[Toby Take a Bow]

I've grown to the like the thing over the years. I think the main problem (or at least the main problem as claimed by SIPTU) is that the building doesn't function properly anymore. Also all the glass they use at the moment isn't the right fit for what was originally proposed.

I think the new proposed building is supposed to be something like twice as big. No doubt it'll be that cheap glass skyscraper that everyone's building nowadays.

[FreudianSlippers]

What a horribly biased thread. IMO it should be closed. More crap adding to suburban living in Dublin. Of course it should be knocked; it's garbage. Furthermore, the Gilroy McMahon plans for a new one are equally garbage, but the idiots that choose designs, grant planning permission and the bigger idiots who object to everything for the craic are the worst.

[Judgement Day]

It's a horrible eyesore and should be demolished - along with Hawkins House - and replaced with something in sympathy with the height of nearby buildings.

[Lapin]

Originally Posted by Toby Take a Bow

I've grown to the like the thing over the years. I think the main problem (or at least the main problem as claimed by SIPTU) is that the building doesn't function properly anymore. Also all the glass they use at the moment isn't the right fit for what was originally proposed.

The current glass was fitted following bomb damage in the early 1970s. The building certainly looked a lot more elegant prior to that.
I'd love to see this appearance reinstated.

[Lapin]

From this angle on Custom House Quay, I definitely prefer the building in its current incarnation...



.... than what threatens to replace it....



Top image by Graham H. www.archiseek.com

[A Disgrace]

Planning permission will be appealed and we'll end up a compromised version about half the size, which will look ridiculous (just like the Ulster Bank building accross the Liffey)

Dublin will not look the same without it. Keep it

[bb1234567]

Originally Posted by Lapin

From this angle on Custom House Quay, I definitely prefer the building in its current incarnation...



.... than what threatens to replace it....



Top image by Graham H. www.archiseek.com

The latter building is much nicer, much cleaner, much more fitting and modern and much more elegant, liberty hall should definitely be demolished.

[al28283]

Originally Posted by A Disgrace

Dublin will not look the same without it.

That's a great argument for getting rid of it

[Yonge Street]

I agree that Liberty Hall should be knocked down, but I'm also not a fan of its planned replacement. Put in a building of similar height to its neighbours, no taller than the Customs House. Dublin City Council should zone a designated business district for skyscrapers, like Paris, London and most normal cities. Grand Canal Dock is the perfect location.

[The Sparrow]

How can the SIPTU afford to demolish the building and build a new 22 storey skyscraper? I know there is a theatre and a couple of other proposed cultural elements for the new building but why do they even need a 22 storey skyscraper?

What do they do in there??!

[Zaph]

Liberty Hall is a monstrosity itself and needs to be demolished. It's an ugly building that didn't age very well. Whether it needs to be replaced by another tall building or not is debatable, but the most the most important thing is removing this eyesore from the skyline.

[Yonge Street]

I imagine it's nothing more than a díck measuring contest - The unions trying to assert their dominance over the Dublin skyline. They should be given a cramped one room office, preferably next to a barbers so they can shave those bloody beards.

[Lapin]

Originally Posted by Yonge Street

I agree that Liberty Hall should be knocked down, but I'm also not a fan of its planned replacement. Put in a building of similar height to its neighbours, no taller than the Customs House. Dublin City Council should zone a designated business district for skyscrapers, like Paris, London and most normal cities. Grand Canal Dock is the perfect location.

London .

True, The City and Canary Wharf have a high density of skycrapers, but they are by no means designated areas.

Take the following for example, Euston Tower, BT Tower, Centrepoint, Millbank, The Shard and the residential Trellick and Balfron Towers. All scattered across the British capital alongside many lesser offenders.


I do agree however that any high rise developments in Dublin should be concentrated in one area, and your suggestion of Grand Canal Dock is a good one.