GROSS. MAX. Landscape Architects submitted a winning proposal for the landscape design of an urban regeneration project in central Dublin.

 

My contribution was to design a landmark canopy composed of tall columnar structures to shelter the new pedestrian street from the elements while maintaining an open feel to the street.

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The final design solution is a canopy of Lily-pad-like structures that create a dramatic visual element of the scheme and “announces’’ the new east-west pedestrian street between O’Connell Street and Moore Street. The shape is based on the fact that for the Irish, the Easter Lily is symbolic of peace and is typically worn by Irish republicans during the Easter season in remembrance of those who fought and died for their country. The Easter Lily is a fitting symbol for Irish nationalists. 

 

This sculptural shape will even look more expressive when illuminated at night. The distance in between the columns allows the penetration of sunlight to create a play of shadow into the space.