Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Designer O'Donnell + Tuomey Architects, Dublin, Ireland
Location Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Date 2004 to 2009
Building Type Commercial Building
Climate Mild Temperate
Context Suburban
Architectural Style Modern
Builder JPM Contracts
Street Address 37 Great James Street Walk Score
Notes Also known as An Gaeláras Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin and Culturlann Ui Chanain. Shortlisted for the Stirling Prize 2011 as "An Gaelaras."

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Building Details
Client An Gaeláras
Cost $4,580,125
Area 21,312 square feet
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"An Gaelaras, is a cultural centre for the Irish language, and is situated on an unprepossessing narrow landlocked site in Derry. It is a sculptural intervention featuring an intriguing vortex plan that draws the visitor inwards and upwards. The only façade and the internal courtyard structure are both made of high quality boardmarked concrete, evoking a sense of the scale of the neighbouring brickwork. It lends the interior a sense of gravitas that complements the use of plywood and painted plaster elsewhere. Walkways, stairs and handrails are coated in red oxide paint and these, together with the yellow window frames influenced by the yellow of scaffolding poles and blue painted walls that bring in the sky are deftly marked out." -- RIBA



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