Cork Flood Defences - Option 3: The future of Morrison’s Island according to GKMP Architects

As Cork City Council and the Office of Public Works draw up plans to erect controversial flood defences in the city centre, the Irish Examiner brings you an alternative view. All this week, we highlight the shortlisted entries to the Save Cork City competition to unlock the potential of Morrisson’s Island in the heart of the city centre and reimagine what its future might hold. Some are brave. Some are bold. But all are designed to spark debate. The overall winner will be revealed in the Irish Examiner next Monday.

In the third part of our series featuring entries to the Morrison’s Island design competition, GKMP Architects outlines its plan for redesigning Cork city centre

The city of Cork is set in an extraordinary landscape encompassing the River Lee and harbour.