Group 91: The Dublin Competition That Became a Turning Point for Irish Architecture
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The article discusses the transformation of Irish architecture since the 1970s, primarily attributed to the 1991 Temple Bar Framework Plan competition in Dublin. This competition revitalized what was once a declining urban area, fostering a new wave of innovative architects, highlighted by the achievements of Group 91. The area transformed from a planned bus terminal into a cultural quarter, encouraging growth in jobs and tourism. Critic Shane O'Toole notes how perceptions shifted dramatically, with Ireland now boasting a Pritzker Prize and multiple RIBA Royal Gold Medallists in recent years.
The Temple Bar Framework Plan competition of 1991 launched the careers of several award-winning architects, marking a shift in Ireland's contemporary architecture landscape.
O'Toole highlights how a design competition in 1991 transformed perceptions of Irish architecture, culminating in prestigious awards for Ireland's architects within a few years.
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