As part of Open House
Dublin 2011, I was a volunteer in No.1 Nun’s Lane House in Killester, Dublin by DONAL HICKEY ARCHITECTS.
This is a contemporary three-bed roomed house with an adjacent office for the
owner, an architect.
The day was a typical dull autumn day, but luckily with no
rain. Over 300 people came along and we
managed to run eight tours between 12:00 and 6:00 pm.
From my point of view, this house has two outstanding
features: the use of natural light in a very successful, balanced way, and the
use of both existing and created views.
The layout of this urban house is unusual and innovative but also
highly successful in providing three
different courtyards which act as functional extensions for the interior and
amplify the sense of space while also providing enjoyable views. Finally the
use of a dramatic but sensitive pallet of materials (exposed concrete, timber,
glass, steel, and natural stone) complements the overall scheme, making this a
great Irish architectural work.
I enjoyed having the opportunity to support Open House in
escorting members of the public during their tour of this project in the company of Joan, and wish to
stand out the owners of the property, who proved to be such excellent hosts.
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