The Existing
Trees on Inns Quay should be removed to fully reveal the Building
to the City and a New Viewing Plaza/s possibly incorporating
a Bridge Link/s is proposed opposite the Four Courts on Merchants
Quay so as to allow for Improved viewing of the Building. This
Plaza would be classical in Layout in order to Harmonise with the
Four Courts. The Undulating Shape of the Plaza/s in Plan reflects
that of the Proposed Structures to the Courtyards. They also create
a Buffer Zone for the Public - a viewing area removed from
exisiting Quayside Vehicular Traffic.
The Plaza/s and
Pedestrian Bridge link/s would result in Optimum Vantage Points for
viewing the Architecture of the Four Courts. The Proposed 2 Storey
Structures enclosing the Courtyards have a Modest Visual Impact
from these Vantage Points - Sufficient to be Noteworthy as
Interventions but without Detracting from the Overall Building. The
Proposed Plaza and Bridge Links to Merchants Quay are somewhat
Indicative - intended to be Classical and Minimalistic.