Our urban concept is to respect the industrial heritage by reprogramming the existing buildings. These are supported by low horizontal structures, some of which are rehabilitated existing industrial shed structures mixed with some lightweight additions which activate the public realm. The Public Space is organized in a sequence of plazas which run through the site connecting Alexandra Road to the Sea and Views of the working port.
This North South Axis breaks through the base of the silos providing a cover plaza which is characterized by the repurposed silo funnels and the view which opens up of the port as you approach the Silo Gallery. From this Sheltered Public Space you can access the Archives located in the smaller side silos, The main Gallery or go directly to the restaurant and panoramic roof terrace.
The proposal also contemplates the possibility of a connecting shuttle following the existing train tracks on the site to bring people from the Luas stop from the Alexandra Road road and we could connect via a crane to a new Cross Liffey Ferry Stop. We retain the possibility of connecting with R&H Hall in the future via the existing Bridge where we have also located a Box Park made of Containers to animate the seafront.