Plan to demolish Bord Fáilte building subject of Bord Pleanála hearing
‘Heritage loss’ claims made for Robin Walker structure deemed ‘poor’ piece of urban infill
Bord Fáilte building: “architecturally interesting” example from the early 1960s period or in “very harsh” relationship with Baggot Street, ignoring the line of the Grand Canal. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons
A landmark of Dublin’s architectural heritage will be destroyed if the redevelopment the 1960s former Bord Fáilte headquarters at Baggot Street bridge goes ahead, a Bord Pleanála hearing has been told.