• Irish Aviation Authority Vertical Control Tower

    The tallest occupied structure in Ireland is the IAA Vertical Control Tower designed by Scott Tallon Walker Architects. It encapsulates the heroic symbolism of many aviation buildings. The tower stands at 87.7m over the surrounding hinterland. Its profile is slender with an occupied control center at the top. The structure is reminiscent of the many emblematic aviation buildings. The original Dublin Airport buildings designed in the 1930’s by Desmond FitzGerald. It is designed as a curved building with tiered floor levels is reminiscent of ocean liners, the design conveys the excitement and luxury of flight in the thirties and forties.

    Many airport buildings romanticize flight and travel. The architecture of flight symbolizes technological advancement. Think of Eero Saarinens 1962 TWA Flight Centre in New York. Saarinens’ building pioneers the use of thin shell concrete construction. The roof mirrors a wing profile. The message is clear, technology conquers all. Norman Fosters Stansted airport is another example. Stansted is masterpiece of rigorous architectural logic. Every component delivers an automated solution to enable huge numbers of people travel with belongs to every corner of the globe.

    The vertical control tower continues in that tradition. It is a white shining torch to greet visitors.

    The simple architectural expression masks quite complex engineering. Arup Structural engineers provided the engineering design for the project. The tower used a tuned mass damper reduce the sway in the structure. The damper is, in essence, like a pendulum. The natural sway of the building due to wind is counteracted by the damper. The damper allows the structure to remain slender, elegant and stable.

    From a photographic stance the project required planning and a knowledge of airport operations. This experience had been gained from working with the Dublin Airport Authority and other organizations with specialist security and health and safety requirements.

    The project has deservedly won numerous awards and is a significant addition to the landscape of Dublin.


  • paul tierney

    Portmarnock Passive House

    Passive house plus ( a really excellent magazine) recently published some images of a passive house by OA studios in Portmarnock. The Architectural Technologist and designer Des Crabbe explains the design and construction of the house in the lastest edition of Passive house Plus (issue 23). The images turned out well showing panoramic views of Lambay island and the sea. The house is constructed of clay blocks. The contractors were Pannocelt ltd. For information of green technology , passive house and good coverage of construction and the environment Passive house Plus is highly recommended.

    More details can be found in Passive house Plus

    https://www.pannoncelt.com/

    http://www.oastudios.ie/

    https://passivehouseplus.ie/


  • paul tierney

    Architectural Interior of Private house

    Private house in Dublin with brick Architectural Interior


  • Edwardian house architectural photograph showing beautiful universal design conversation of domestic architecture in ireland

    Universal Design Peter Oakes Architect Architectural Photography

    Peter Oakes Architects highlight the qualities of great architecture and great architects. This project in a seaside village outside Dublin. It adapts an Edwardian house to the needs of its owners. The house was converted to meet universal design standards. The design is so skilful that is not apparent that the house is design for universal access. The project was an inspiring to see. The choice of colours in the interiors and on the external steelwork brings life to the building. Why is this great architecture? To me the mark of great architecture is its ability to contribute to enjoyment of life and living. This building, such a simple renovation, greatly contributes to the lives of the owners. The mastery of the building is that the design is unpretentious and inspiring at the same time.

    http://www.peteroakes.ie/

     


  • Architectural Photography for Hussey Architects Dublin,

    Hussey Architects HSE Navan Road

    Hussey Architects HSE architectural photography . The HSE primary care centre on the navan road was completed recently and require Architectural Photography to show the extend of the design and the quality of materials and urban layout.