Central Plaza, Office building in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Central Plaza is an office building in Temple Bar comprising eight floors with spacious workspaces designed for various business types. The complex includes meeting rooms, common areas, and specialized work environments to support modern business needs.
The building served as the headquarters of the Central Bank of Ireland starting in 1979 and shaped the nation's financial sector for decades. Its sale to private investors in 2017 marked a turning point in its purpose and role.
The plaza is shaped by the Crann an Oir sculpture by Éamonn O'Doherty, whose striking form defines the space visually. This artwork connects the site to Dublin's contemporary art scene and serves as a gathering point for lunch breaks and casual meetings.
The building offers bike storage, changing rooms, showers, and several event spaces for different requirements. Visitors should note that as an active office space, it can feel busy during peak hours.
The building employs an unusual construction technique where floors hang from central concrete cores rather than resting on walls. This engineering approach is unique in Ireland and makes the interior geometry particularly noteworthy.
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