West Wing of the National Library of Ireland, No's 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Proposed development
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the conservation, refurbishment and adaptation of the existing West Wing of the National Library of Ireland, formerly a book storage facility, reconfigured entrance ramp off Kildare street, moat area, rear courtyard, and the construction of a new six-storey circulation core extension in the rear courtyard. The National Library of Ireland as a protected structure (Reference RPS 4197). The proposal will provide a new cultural experience comprising exhibition spaces, education spaces, cafe space, retail space, public facilities and ancillary accommodation. To facilitate the works, the following demolitions are required: 35sqm temporary single storey port-a-cabin used for staff facilities in rear courtyard; 47sqm mid-20 century, single storey brick finished plant room and staff locker enclosure in rear courtyard; External steps and associated retained wall adjacent to single storey brick enclosure in rear courtyard; External ramp and steps constructed in the late 20th century, at the entrance off Kildare Street; Partial removal of existing cast iron floor structure at mezzanine levels; Removal of existing non-original lift and associated service room enclosure complete. The conservation and refurbishment work to the West Wing of the National Library of Ireland will include the following: Internal works: alterations to the mezzanine floors consisting of partial removal of the existing cast iron floor structures and re-use within the proposal encompassing structural upgrade works to support these floors; removal of the existing book storage system on all floors and partial reinstatement within the proposal; retention and enclosure of original centrally located scissor stairs in fire rated construction from ground floor to second floor; the construction of a new six-storey extension (720sqm) which will provide universal access to both the West Wing and the…
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- 31 Jul 2026
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