Sir, – Further to your recent report “New €36.6m Dún Laoghaire library criticised as monstrosity’” (Home News, May 1 st), I wish to say that the library is, in my opinion, a striking example of contemporary architecture. It is a world-class library, cultural venue and auditorium.
I am very familiar with the architecture of Dún Laoghaire, and in particular the vernacular streetscape and the form and detail of the seafront. I regard the choice of form of the library, and the modelling of its facade, as skilful, appropriate, representative of its cultural use and location, and an excellent use of space.
I regard last Thursday’s meeting, and the comments regarding the new library by public representatives, as nothing other than vote-catching rhetoric. The suggestion that the library should be demolished is regrettable and repugnant in the extreme. – Yours, etc,
PETER PEARSON EVANS,
Ballymacahara,
Ashford,
Co Wicklow.