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Umbrellas And Industrial Wheelie Bins

Umbrellas And Industrial Wheelie Bins

An investigation into Dublin’s Anne’s Lane complex reveals major safety risks. High-density commercial wheelie bins and cardboard obstruct emergency fire exits, posing a critical fire and evacuation hazard alongside the popular umbrella canopy installation.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Saturday, 1st August

The City Arts Centre And Decades Of Dereliction On City Quay

The City Arts Centre And Decades Of Dereliction On City Quay

The former City Arts Centre on Dublin’s Moss Street and City Quay has sat derelict since 2003. Explore the history of the Grapevine Arts movement, its music scene connections, the property's sale to Ventaway Ltd, and the recent high-rise planning decisions for the site.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Thursday, 30th July

A Vibrant Mesoamerican Dialogue At Trinity College

Hidden Hydrology And Wild Meadows - The Curious Paradoxes Of Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College presents a captivating study in contrasts - a 5th century holy well lost to history, an 18th century academic heartland, a 21st century rewilded sanctuary, and automated modern boreholes keeping playing fields green—all coexisting on the same historic footprint.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Wednesday, 29th July

Sphere Within Sphere By Arnaldo Pomodoro

Sphere Within Sphere By Arnaldo Pomodoro at Trinity College Dublin

Discover the fascinating story behind Sphere Within Sphere at Trinity College Dublin. Explore how Arnaldo Pomodoro's iconic bronze sculpture replaced Henry Moore's The King and Queen, the artist’s vision, and how Trinity secured this masterwork.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Wednesday, 29th July

Modernist Form In College Park By Gerda Frömel

Modernist Form In College Park By Gerda Frömel At Trinity College Dublin

An exploration of Gerda Frömel's abstract carved stone sculpture situated alongside College Park at Trinity College Dublin. This post examines the piece's organic biomorphic form, subtle surface striations, and integrated central void against the backdrop of the campus grounds.

William Murphy - The Urban Cartographer on Tuesday, 28th July