An open competition was launched today to design a Dublin tower which will include an exclusive recording studio for the rock band, U2.
The landmark tower, sixty metres in height, will be built alongside the River Liffey in Dublin's Docklands.
U2 has been in discussion with the Docklands Development Authority on this project since last year when the Authority decided to buy the band's current recording studio at Honover Quay to make way for renewal of the area.
A spokesman for U2 said they were proud to be a Dublin band and didn't want to break their strong association with the Docklands area.
Today's announcement will allow architects from Ireland and overseas to compete for the design of a slim tower providing offices and a ground floor bar and restaurant entertainment venue.
The top two floors will be devoted to a recording studio for U2, who will nominate one of the band members to serve on the judging panel.
