Fenn’s Quay, Cork
The buildings 2-5 Fenn’s Quay comprise the majority of an 18th century terrace with remarkably intact interiors. By coincidence, two clients of the practice bought adjoining pairs of houses after a Bord Pleanala appeal had upheld Cork Corporation’s decision to refuse permission for their demolition. Cork Corporation included the buildings in their Historic Area Action Plan which obtained European Union funding for their conservation. The Corporation played a significant role in the conservation process, in both policing the project and suggesting acceptable final users.
The buildings had been in very poor condition save for the internal panelling. The external wall to the street was in danger of general collapse as the facing brick was parting from the wall proper due to the collapse of the 19th century beams beneath. Many windows were in very poor condition.
This project was awarded the RIAI Silver Medal for Conservation in 2005.
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Client: Barry Supple / Michael Cunningham
Timescale: 1994 - 1997 |
