DDDA announces winner of docklands tower competition

The Dublin Docklands Development Authority has announced the winning entry in a competition to build a new office and apartment block on Britain Quay, where the Grand Canal enters the River Liffey.

The new development, which will contain a recording studio for U2 on its top two floors, includes a unique twisting tower design.

The winning architects were Burdon Dunne/Craig Henry of Blackrock in Co Dublin. Their entry was chosen from around 500 proposed designs.

Work on the tower is expected to commence next year.