Comments on: Grand Canal Square by Martha Schwartz Partners

By: Richie

Richie — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:20:54 +0000

I live in Dublin and I’ve been down to this space quite a few times. It’ll make a lot more sense once the Libeskind-designed theatre and other buildings forming the edges of the Plaza are complete. The landscaping with the red poles is interesting but slightly let down by some cheap material solutions- metal grille seating and LED lights that look slightly tacky.. though I’d blame the financial backers of the project rather than the designer for this.

By: Martin

Martin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:36:31 +0000

Im an swedish architecture student, currently studying in Spain, I think this project looks interesting, finally we are modernising the old boring city, the people in Paris didnt like the Eiffel tower in the beginning either. But for me is not quite as extreme as i would like it, i think its still kind of modest, i want to see some architect really doing something extreme, and see how angry people would get.

By: Miss P

Miss P — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:38:47 +0000

This will defintely look terrible after a few Irish winters! Everything weathers so badly. Blame 3,000 miles of the Atlantic Ocean.

By: Avinash

Avinash — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:06:24 +0000

just seems to ba waste of every thing

By: One

One — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:29:08 +0000

awful BS. it does not look a like a sensual work to me, not what I would call a landscaping, more like terrible art work. I donno way there is a men who wants things from her.

By: chatte noire

chatte noire — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:28:16 +0000

i think it’s nice…..except for the seating, which is too angular to be entirely safe….ppl r definitely gonna get hurt there!
….but the whole thing does come together well, and seems to create a very vibrant space, from what can be seen in d pics….n it would be all the better n create a perfect backdrop for performances n during festivals….

By: Elit Alice

Elit Alice — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:21:49 +0000

i dont agree with Tim. this is my fave place in Dublin. it always make me feel as if i was walking inside an art isntallation. i love it, and i think it looks waaaay nicer in person.

By: Dr Skruffknuckles

Dr Skruffknuckles — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:21:56 +0000

I dont think this is very practical, I think someone could get hurt walking through there if they didnt have good eyes.

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:30:52 +0000

I work in an office a few blocks from Grand Canal several times a year, and I’ve watched this project from beginning to end. It is far less impressive in person, on a scale where many are left wondering just what all those red pillars are for. It’s very difficult to see the proverbial forest from the trees. And really, who’s going to stand out in the rain?

By: davvid

davvid — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:23:49 +0000

what isn’t dated?