45 Merrion Square

45 Merrion Square

Introduction / History / Refurbishment / Hiring IAA Facilities

Front elevation of 44-45 Merrion Square following restoration

No. 45 Merrion Square is the largest terraced house on the Square. Built c. 1795, the house was assigned to Irish Architectural Archive by Ruairí Quinn TD, Minister for Finance, in 1996. The Office of Public Works carried out an extensive programme of works to the house from 2002 to 2004, including the refurbishment of the historic fabric and the construction of new state-of-the-art archival stores to the rear.

Public areas include the Archive Reading Rooms and Architecture Gallery on the ground floor and a suite of interconnecting reception, meeting and lecture rooms on the piano nobile. These facilities are available for hire.

The Irish Architectural Archives Reading Room

News

03/05/2013

by Colum O'Riordan

IAA Funding Appeal

For nearly 40 years the Irish Architectural Archive, Ireland’s buildings record, has been collecting and preserving material of every kind relating to the architecture of the entire island of Ireland, and making it available to the public. Now the Archive is facing a grave situation and we are seeking your support. From a worsening but workable financial position up to … Read more

Categories: Funding Appeal