The Elysian, High-rise building in Cork, Ireland
The Elysian reaches 68 meters into the sky with its glass facade reflecting sunlight across the urban landscape of Cork city center.
Completed in 2008 during Ireland's Celtic Tiger period, the building held the title of tallest structure in the Republic until Capital Dock surpassed it in 2018.
The complex incorporates a Japanese garden within its grounds, introducing Eastern design elements to the traditional Irish architectural landscape.
The development contains 211 residential units, from one-bedroom apartments to penthouses, plus a two-level basement garage with 550 parking spaces.
During the 2009 recession, locals nicknamed it 'The Idle Tower' due to its 80% vacancy rate, but by 2017 all apartments were fully occupied.
Location: Cork
Inception: 2008
GPS coordinates: 51.89670,-8.46337
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:08
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