Cork County Hall, Cork is one of the chief attractions in the city. It is one of the main administrative buildings of the city. Tourists coming from all parts of the world come to see the Cork County Hall, Cork.
The Cork County Hall, Cork is a 17-storey office block. This block is presently owned by the Cork County Council. The modern high rise is presently the administrative headquarters of the Cork County Council. The Cork County Hall Cork is located on Carrigrohane Road in the City of Cork. The building is the tallest storied building in the Republic of Ireland. It is reputedly the third tallest high rise in Ireland. The building was the master plan of Patrick McSweeney. He was the architect of the building.
The Cork County Hall in Cork was opened in 1968. It is now a protected building of the city. The building boasts of a modern design. But the modern design of the building was not liked by many. To overcome criticism a redevelopment project was started in the year 2002. The redevelopment project was strongly opposed by Patrick McSweeney and An Taisce. The original design of the building boasted of a concrete facade. After the redevelopment project the concrete structure was destroyed. Presently the building houses a lovely glass design. Six-stories were added to the original building. The construction was finally completed in June 2006. The building which previously measured at 64 meters rises to a total height of 67 meters.
This top storey of the building offers a bird eye view of its surroundings. Visitors can also relish many tasty snacks in the restaurant. The new Cork Hall was inaugurated on the 26th of June 2006 by Councilor Michael Creed. He is the Mayor of the County of Cork. The modern building was designed by General Contractors were Rohcon Limited and Shay Cleary Architects. The triple height concourse is one of the main attractions of the present building.
This particular high rise was a striking solution to many practical problems in the city. Later its architectural concept was used in many places of Ireland.
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