Sunlight Chambers, Commercial building on Parliament Street and Essex Quay in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Sunlight Chambers is a four-story commercial building at the corner of Parliament Street and Essex Quay with rusticated granite at ground level and rendered upper floors. The facade features decorative faience bands and extensive relief work with Ionic pilasters and Doric columns.
The building was constructed between 1900 and 1910 and commissioned by Lever Brothers, a soap manufacturing company. Architect Edward Ould designed it as an office building for the company, establishing a landmark for their operations in Dublin.
The exterior walls display faience panels showing the complete soap production process, reflecting industrial practices from the early 20th century. These visual scenes tell the story of a manufacturing process that was central to daily life at that time.
The building sits at a central corner in Temple Bar and is easy to reach on foot by walking through the neighborhood's narrow streets. The location is close to the River Liffey and various public transport stops, making access straightforward.
Sculptor Conrad Dressler created extensive relief work with intricate details that showcase early 20th century craftsmanship in facade design. This artistic effort was unusually elaborate for a commercial building of that era.
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