Alto Vetro, Apartment building in Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland.
Alto Vetro is a 16-story apartment building in Grand Canal Dock with 24 two-bedroom units and two three-bedroom penthouses. Each residence features a balcony overlooking the city, and the ground floor contains retail spaces, a coffee shop, and a barber along with private gym facilities for residents.
The building occupies the site of Quay Lodge, the former residence of the Basin Captain who oversaw Grand Canal Dock operations. This development transformed a historic administrative location into a contemporary residential space.
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland awarded Alto Vetro their Silver Medal for Housing in recognition of its architectural excellence.
The location sits near public transit connections and is easy to reach from the city center by various transport options. The Grand Canal Dock area offers good access to nearby shops, restaurants, and walking paths along the waterfront.
The building achieves a plot ratio of 17:1, among the highest in Ireland and a remarkable example of urban land use efficiency. This exceptional ratio demonstrates how much residential space was compressed into the relatively small site.
Location: Dublin City Council
GPS coordinates: 53.34224,-6.23868
Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56
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