PICS: An outstanding piece of work - Birch makes Rise home shine

A new approach to a common material makes this Rise home shine, says Rose Martin

Speed bumps notwithstanding, The Rise is a quiet, almost rural corner of Bishopstown, with mature trees at every corner and views of soft, lush fields from every angle.

Part of the 60s surge to the suburbs, this green and pleasant place has maintained its rural idyll thanks to a hard and fast rule brought forward in the 70s by Cork city and county councils and maintained since. Long live the Luts Plan. Other suburbs have fared less well, but Bishopstown has been the beneficiary of the golden rule.