Dundalk Institute of Technology

Factory in Louth, Ireland, dating from 1965–1975

Detached multi-bay single-storey with clerestory steel and glass tobacco factory, built 1967-70, now in use as college. Flat glazed roof, no rainwater goods visible. Glass, concrete and steel walling, administrative section to north-west comprising six-bay steel grid, modular units, with brick, glass infill, manufacturing section to recessed brick-walled section to south. Square-headed paired entrance doorways, steel surround, glass and steel doors. Opening onto concrete walkway over decorative pool with steel sculpture to south "Three Mobile Shapes", by Gerda Froemmel. Set in extensive grassed area, located beside Dundalk Institute of Technology at outskirts of Dundalk town amongst industrial estates.

Type:
Factory

Period:
1965–1975

Where:
Louth, Ireland

Coordinates:
53.98°N, 6.39°W

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