Criminal courts win architectural prize

Updated: 14:21, Monday, 21 June 2010

The winner of the Public Choice of the RIAI Annual Irish Architecture Awards is the Criminal Courts of Justice.

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One News: Paul Cunningham, Environment Correspondent, reports the building secured more than 20% of the 9,000 votes cast in an online poll
One News: Paul Cunningham, Environment Correspondent, reports the building secured more than 20% of the 9,000 votes cast in an online poll
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Morning Ireland: Paul Cunningham, Environment Correspondent, reports that the Criminal Courts of Justice has won the People's Choice Architect Award
Morning Ireland: Paul Cunningham, Environment Correspondent, reports that the Criminal Courts of Justice has won the People's Choice Architect Award

The Criminal Courts of Justice has won the Public Choice Award of the Irish Architecture Awards.

Peter McGovern from Henry J Lyons Architect produced the winning design of the building.

55 projects were shortlisted for the Public Choice Award.

The shortlist included buildings such as Eircom HQ, Heuston South Quarter, Heberton - Fatima Mansions Regeneration, Athlone Army Memorial, Burlington Plaza and the Redevelopment of Newry Railway Station.

  • Morning Ireland: Paul Cunningham, Environment Correspondent, reports that the Criminal Courts of Justice has won the People's Choice Architect Award

    Morning Ireland

    21 June 2010

    Paul Cunningham, Environment Correspondent, reports that the Criminal Courts of Justice has won the People's Choice Architect Award

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