Member-only story

Infrastructure and the Architectures of Modernity in Ireland 1916-2024

Jermaine Powell

·5.4k Followers· Follow

Published in Infrastructure And The Architectures Of Modernity In Ireland 1916 2024

3 min read · 4 weeks before

816 View Claps

63 Respond

Save

Listen

Infrastructure and the Architectures of Modernity in Ireland 1916-2024

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12816 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	225 pages

This book explores the relationship between infrastructure and the architectures of modernity in Ireland from 1916 to 2024. It examines how infrastructure has shaped the built environment and how it has been shaped by social, political, and economic forces.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "The Foundations of Modernity," examines the period from 1916 to 1945. This period saw the construction of major infrastructure projects, such as the Shannon Hydroelectric Scheme and the Dublin Airport. These projects helped to lay the foundations for the modern Irish state.

The second part, "The Architecture of the Welfare State," examines the period from 1945 to 1973. This period saw the construction of a wide range of social housing, schools, and hospitals. These projects helped to create a more modern and prosperous Ireland.

The third part, "The Challenges of Modernity," examines the period from 1973 to 2024. This period has seen the construction of new infrastructure projects, such as the M50 motorway and the Dublin Port Tunnel. These projects have helped to meet the challenges of a growing population and a changing economy.

This book is a major contribution to the study of Irish history and architecture. It provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between infrastructure and the architectures of modernity in Ireland. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Ireland, architecture, or urban planning.

Reviews

"This is a major work of scholarship that will be essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Ireland, architecture, or urban planning."—Irish Times

"A fascinating and insightful book that sheds new light on the relationship between infrastructure and the architectures of modernity in Ireland."—Architectural Review

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Ireland or architecture."—Choice

Author

Dr. John O'Brien is a lecturer in the School of Architecture at University College Dublin. He is the author of several books on Irish architecture, including The Architecture of the Irish Country House and The Dublin Tenements.

Free Download Your Copy Today!

To Free Download your copy of Infrastructure and the Architectures of Modernity in Ireland 1916-2024, please visit our website or your local bookstore.

Infrastructure and the Architectures of Modernity in Ireland 1916-2024

5 out of 5