Cork County Hall

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Coordinates: 51°53′34″N, 8°30′30.2″W

The County Hall is a 17-storey office block, owned by Cork County Council and housing its administrative headquarters. The building is located on Carrigrohane Road in the City of Cork (which is actually a separate administrative area from the County). At 67m (219 ft), the building is the tallest building in the Republic of Ireland and the third tallest building in Ireland.

The building was opened in 1968 and is now a protected building, although its modern design was not universally admired. A controversial redevelopment project began in 2002, in spite of opposition from An Taisce and the original architect Patrick McSweeney. The original distinctive concrete facade was severely eroded, and it was decided to replace rather than repair this, as part of an expansion scheme. A louvred glass cladding has replaced the original concrete, and a six-storey extension at ground level was completed in June 2006. The building was previously measured at 64m, but the addition of an extra storey extended its record height to 67m^{[citation needed]}. This new top storey is a glazed pavillion, containing a restaurant offering panoramic views of the city and environs.

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• Revamp moves tower up in design stakes from The Irish Times, 15 June 2006
• Cork County Hall Council website
• Skyscrapernews data