Architect |
Smith &
Kennedy |
Date
Built |
Opened to
students in 2011 |
Location |
Pearse Street |
Description |
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The Lir
building sits on the corner of Pearse
Street and Grand Canal Quay in the heart
of the city's redeveloped docklands.
The building is home to Trinity College's
National Academy of Dramatic Art. It
is a joint venture between the college and
the Cathal Ryan Trust. The name
"Lir" comes from Irish Folklore.
The
building was shortlisted for the Royal
Institute of Architects of Ireland Public
Choice Award 2012. The Trinity
College website says that, "Notable features of the
building include the varied brickwork
throughout and the striking green
bubbles cascading down its front."
Inside the Lir contains: Studio One, a
black box studio seating 150; Studio Two,
a black box studio seating 70 which can be
divided into two teaching rooms; a large
dance studio; and The Lir Café/bar.
It also provides office spaces and
workshops, as well as practice and
dressing rooms and teaching spaces.
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