Planning Awarded for the Tallest Building in Ireland on the Cork City Site

The green light has been given to the € 140 million redevelopment of the old Cork Harbor at Custom House Quay, which will include a 140-meter hotel, shops and a maritime heritage and culture attraction.

Tower Holdings Group said the plan will become an iconic landmark in the heart of the city and further develop the growth potential of downtown Cork in a post-Covid-19 era.

A spokesperson for the group said: “We are delighted with this decision by the Cork City Council and look forward to the final grant. We brought together one of the best design teams in the world to produce exceptional design of exceptional quality for this iconic site and the city of Cork.

“Now we have to fully examine all the planning conditions and certain points of detail to establish their effect on the scheme. Better times are ahead for Cork, and this development will be at their heart. ”

The design for the remodel was led by the global architectural practice Gensler, which has a track record in some of the most important tall buildings in the world, working in conjunction with Henry J Lyons as local architects.

The engineering design is from Arup, with Aecom’s public domain design, along with 15 other consultants and sub-consultants, all of whom “worked tirelessly over the last two years to produce this magnificent design,” Tower said.

“We work closely with the Cork City Council throughout the design process to ensure that all of their requirements are met, especially in relation to the approach to conservation and integration of existing historic buildings.

“Now we have to fully examine all the planning conditions and certain points of detail to establish their effect on the scheme. Better times are ahead for Cork, and this development will be at their hearts. ”

Tower said the new hotel will offer five-star luxury that includes a spa, pool and gym.

The new tower will incorporate and restore the historic Custom House, and will feature a sky-bar and restaurant where visitors can enjoy locally produced cuisine while enjoying a panoramic view of Cork city, the firm added.

He said customs warehouses at the site will be given “a new life” and open to public access for the first time.

The design includes an interactive visitor center that represents Cork’s rich maritime heritage as a port.

Other elements of the development include retail, food and beverage outlets and a new micro-distillery at the east end of the site, Tower said.