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U2 get vertigo as Dublin's 'twin towers' given go-ahead
Publisher: Jon Land
Two towers that are set to form a new Gateway to Dublin have been given the green light by Ireland's Minister for the Environment.
The 'twin towers' project for Dublin Docklands includes the construction of two 35 storey towers north and south of the mouth of the river Liffey.
The Minister's decision now clears the way for the increase in height of both the U2 and Point Village Towers to 100 meteres and the expansion of the Point Theatre to a 12,000 capacity venue.
A major retail development in the area has also been given the green light.
The U2 Tower - designed by Irish-based Burdon Dunne Architects/Craig Henry Architects - will be home to the band's new state-of-the-art recording studios on its top two floors.
"This is excellent news for the area as these amendments guarantee the development of significant cultural and leisure facilities which will drive the revitalization of the Docklands," said Paul Maloney, Chief Executive of the Docklands Authority.
"With significant expansion in retail and entertainment provision, the area will be become a magnet and dynamic destination for all both day and night."
"The approval of the development of both the U2 Tower and the Point Village Tower to 100 metres in height at opposite sides of the river will certainly form a citywide landmark and a dramatic architectural gateway into Dublin city", added Lar Bradshaw, Chairman of the Docklands Authority.
The amendment to the North Lotts Planning Scheme also included expansion of the Point Theatre to a 12,000 capacity venue and approval of the development of the Point Village which will provide 25,000 square metres of retail space in the area. The Point Village area also takes in the Point Square where the Luas Line will terminate.
Further amendments in the approved Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme include the extension of the redevelopment of the campshires as a public amenity from Sir John Rogerson's Quay along the Britain Quay.
Grand Canal Dock is already home to many business and residential developments, and will also house the spectacular Grand Canal Square designed by Martha Schwartz, as well as the Studio Libeskind designed Grand Canal Theatre.
The approved amendments will provide for the further development of the Docklands in line with the Docklands Master Plan and help deliver further landmark buildings for the area in an integrated fashion.
The Grand Dock Canal and North Lotts schemes are two of the main development areas in the Docklands.
The Docklands Authority had sought the amendments to its planning schemes in the Grand Canal Dock and North Lotts areas to take into account the changed development environment in the areas.
Following a public consultation process, the amended Planning Schemes were submitted by the Docklands Authority to the Minister for approval under Section 25 of the Dublin Docklands Act 1997.
At the time the plans for the U2 tower was first announced, the band objected to the proposals.
Bono said: "I don’t really want to be at the top of the building and stuck inside."
However, he added that although the new building was not the best thing for U2, it was the best thing for Dublin itself.
"The new Dublin is something I’m very excited about," he said.
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Publisher: Jon Land
Two towers that are set to form a new Gateway to Dublin have been given the green light by Ireland's Minister for the Environment.
The 'twin towers' project for Dublin Docklands includes the construction of two 35 storey towers north and south of the mouth of the river Liffey.
The Minister's decision now clears the way for the increase in height of both the U2 and Point Village Towers to 100 meteres and the expansion of the Point Theatre to a 12,000 capacity venue.
A major retail development in the area has also been given the green light.
The U2 Tower - designed by Irish-based Burdon Dunne Architects/Craig Henry Architects - will be home to the band's new state-of-the-art recording studios on its top two floors.
"This is excellent news for the area as these amendments guarantee the development of significant cultural and leisure facilities which will drive the revitalization of the Docklands," said Paul Maloney, Chief Executive of the Docklands Authority.
"With significant expansion in retail and entertainment provision, the area will be become a magnet and dynamic destination for all both day and night."
"The approval of the development of both the U2 Tower and the Point Village Tower to 100 metres in height at opposite sides of the river will certainly form a citywide landmark and a dramatic architectural gateway into Dublin city", added Lar Bradshaw, Chairman of the Docklands Authority.
The amendment to the North Lotts Planning Scheme also included expansion of the Point Theatre to a 12,000 capacity venue and approval of the development of the Point Village which will provide 25,000 square metres of retail space in the area. The Point Village area also takes in the Point Square where the Luas Line will terminate.
Further amendments in the approved Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme include the extension of the redevelopment of the campshires as a public amenity from Sir John Rogerson's Quay along the Britain Quay.
Grand Canal Dock is already home to many business and residential developments, and will also house the spectacular Grand Canal Square designed by Martha Schwartz, as well as the Studio Libeskind designed Grand Canal Theatre.
The approved amendments will provide for the further development of the Docklands in line with the Docklands Master Plan and help deliver further landmark buildings for the area in an integrated fashion.
The Grand Dock Canal and North Lotts schemes are two of the main development areas in the Docklands.
The Docklands Authority had sought the amendments to its planning schemes in the Grand Canal Dock and North Lotts areas to take into account the changed development environment in the areas.
Following a public consultation process, the amended Planning Schemes were submitted by the Docklands Authority to the Minister for approval under Section 25 of the Dublin Docklands Act 1997.
At the time the plans for the U2 tower was first announced, the band objected to the proposals.
Bono said: "I don’t really want to be at the top of the building and stuck inside."
However, he added that although the new building was not the best thing for U2, it was the best thing for Dublin itself.
"The new Dublin is something I’m very excited about," he said.
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The view from the top would be most impressive.
