Is there such a thing as good modern architecture? Just one of the questions asked by 'Scratch Saturday' in this feature on architecture and design.
Scratch Saturday asks the question is there such a thing as good modern architecture. This clip looks specifically at the work of architect Sam Stephenson on the new Central Bank building on Dame Street and the new Civic Office buildings at Wood Quay.
The question is should we build modern buildings or concentrate on preserving old buildings.
The fact that Wood Quay was part of the Young People's programming schedule at RTÉ is testament to the impact the 'Save Wood Quay' campaign had in bringing archaeological heritage to the attention of all, young and old.
| Title: | Opinions on our Towns and Cities |
| Clip Duration: | 00:01:55 |
| Material Type: | Video |
| Clip Title: | "How Should We Design Our Towns and Cities?" |
| Series Title: | Scratch Saturday |
| Information: | This episode of 'Scratch Saturday' presented by Andy Ruane was broadcast on 9 December, 1989. 'Scratch Saturday' was a children's programme which ran from the late '80s into the nineties. The programme was presented by a team including Mary Kingston, Brian Graham, Brian Reddin, Teresa Smith and Andy Ruane. The programme included music, videos, reviews and issues of interest to young people. |
| Local Keywords: | Wood Quay, Central Bank, Sam Stephenson, Cities, Design, Architecture, Scratch Saturday |
| Coverage: | Ireland, Dublin |
| Genre: | Entertainment and Performing Arts |
| Topic: | Society and Social Issues |
| Provider: | RTÉ |
| Contributor(s): | Andy Ruane (Presenter) |
| Publisher: | RTÉ |
| First Broadcast Channel: | RTÉ One |
| Production Year: | 1989 |
| Country of Production: | Ireland |
| Original Identifier: | 00D00582 |
| IPR Restrictions: | Rights Reserved - Free Access |
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| Item Type: | part/extract |
| Colour: | Colour |
| Sound: | Mono |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| Language: | English (eng) |
| Original Language: | English (eng) |
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