Grand Canal Square

Modern urban plaza.

Overview

Grand Canal Square, using stone and glass, is a 2007 plaza in Dublin, Ireland.

Core Characteristics

• Open, paved public space.
• Glass-fronted theater integration.
• Contemporary aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 21st century.
• Civic: Plaza.
• Contemporary Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Martha Schwartz, revitalizes urban Dublin.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Urban Design (technique), Public Space (theory), Plaza (element), Contemporary (movement)

Directory

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