Posts
Dublin's Clarence Hotel, owned by U2's Bono and the Edge, in partnership with property developer Paddy McKillen, is to be redeveloped at a cost of €150 million as "one of the most spectacular city hotels in Europe".
At the heart of the scheme, which will incorporate the former Dollard printing works and four Georgian buildings on Wellington Quay, will be a sculptural “sky catcher” which embraces the main public spaces and pulls daylight deep into the base of the hotel. It emerges at roof level and incorporates a ‘skyroom’ and viewing terrace, uniting and complementing the existing buildings.
Only the quayside facades of the existing hotel and adjoining buildings - all of which are protected structures - would be retained, although the oak panelling from the Clarence's Octagon Bar is to be salvaged for re-use.
The rear elevations of the hotel and adjoining buildings on East Essex Street would be demolished in their entirety and replaced by an undulating glazed facade, with shops and cafés at street level and bedrooms above.
The 49 bedroom Hotel has been in existence for the past 140 years and on completion will have 114 bedrooms and 28 suites in addition to a 1360 sq metre Spa.
The development will incorporate a number of sustainability strategies, including natural light and ventilation, to ensure that it will function as an energy-efficient and environmentally sensitive mixed-use hotel, spa and conference facility.
Blog in for regular updates on this exciting scheme.
Jan Article: Noel Cafferkey
