Well designed buildings and public spaces are essential to the quality of life of Dublin’s residents, the competitiveness of businesses and the experience of visitors. Dublin City Council has several roles in guiding and protecting the architecture of the city: it is the prime custodian of the city’s public realm, it co-ordinates and permits development by others and it is the owner of a significant stock of housing, civic and community buildings.
City Architects Division is responsible for architectural and urban design matters within the Council, providing building design, urban design and conservation services to other departments and strategic input to the Council’s vision for the future of Dublin’s urban form.
The Division is the principal section responsible for delivering building-related construction projects. This is achieved through managing combinations of in-house teams and commissioned practices to deliver high quality projects for the City. The standards achieved are evidenced in the range of awards which many of these schemes have received.
The work of City Architect’s Division is focused on the following key areas:
Report a dangerous building
Contact the council if you are concerned that a structure is or is likely to become dangerous.
Find out about conservation grants
If you are the owner of a protected structure, find out what assistance might be available for conservation or repair work.
Find out about historical and contemporary architecture in Dublin