The new wastewater treatment plant in Arklow, designed by architectural firm Clancy Moore, challenges conventional perceptions of sewage facilities by presenting them in a visually striking manner. Resembling minty green pagodas, the plant not only serves a critical function for this town long lacking water treatment but also symbolizes the often overlooked beauty of infrastructure. Co-founder Andrew Clancy evokes James Joyce’s intricate references to water systems to illustrate the complexity and significance of this hidden world, encouraging a conversation about how we view and appreciate infrastructure typically kept in the shadows.
The new wastewater treatment plant in Arklow, designed by Clancy Moore, stands out aesthetically, resembling 'minty green pagodas' at the Irish Sea's edge.
Andrew Clancy references Ulysses to emphasize a connection to water’s journey, highlighting how infrastructure needs greater recognition beyond its usual obscured context.
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