Balnagowan House, Modernist government building in Glasnevin, Ireland
The L-shaped, two-story Balnagowan House features white rendered walls, flat roof, and large horizontal windows on a triangular land plot of 1.19 acres.
Completed in 1930 by developer George Malcolm Linzell, Balnagowan House served as headquarters for the Central Fisheries Board from 1971 to 2005.
The Irish Builder magazine recognized Balnagowan as the first individual modernist residence in Ireland, naming it 'Dublin's Wonder House' in 1932.
The property maintains access to electricity, sewage, surface water, and fresh water systems, with road frontage along St. Mobhi Boithrin spanning 73 meters.
The building incorporated advanced features for its time, including central heating, concealed lighting, internal telephone system, and kitchen serving hatches.
Location: Glasnevin
Inception: 1930
GPS coordinates: 53.37694,-6.26525
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:27
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