Kodak House, Art Deco building in Rathmines, Ireland
Kodak House is an Art Deco building in Rathmines featuring horizontal bands of steel-framed windows set into concrete walls and a central tower with narrow vertical openings. The streamlined facade reflects the modernist design language popular during the early 1930s.
Architects Donnelly, Moore and Keatinge designed the structure in 1930 as a warehouse for Kodak Ireland and it was completed in 1932. It introduced modernist principles to Dublin at a time when most buildings in the city followed traditional styles.
The building stands out among traditional Georgian houses that dominate the street. It shows how a global brand shaped the design choices of Dublin's architecture in the early 20th century.
Following major renovations in 1998, the building now serves as office space for agencies and businesses. You can view the exterior facade and tower from the street while observing the window details and structural design elements.
The structure stands as one of only two Art Deco buildings in Dublin and received multiple architectural awards during its 1998 restoration. This recognition highlights how carefully the original modernist design was preserved during the renovation process.
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