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27/05/2005
Architects worldwide submit Causeway proposals
More than 600 architects from around the world have expressed an interest in designing the new Giant’s Causeway visitor facilities.
Tourism Minister, Angela Smith, who visited the Causeway today to publish the full brief for all architects who have expressed interest in the competition, revealed the figure.
“Since asking for expressions of interest in this project in mid March, we have been delighted at the level of response from architects around the world,” the Minister said.
“Our objective through this design competition is to create a world-class facility which will complement the natural beauty of the Causeway, and which is in keeping with its status as a World Heritage site. The completion of the new centre will not only add to the visitor experience but will boost the entire Northern Ireland economy.”
All architects who have expressed an interest in the competition will receive a copy of the brief setting out the competition rules and describing the site, the size of the building and its functions, such as exhibition space, retail, catering and tourist information areas to be accommodated. Designs must be submitted by August 5, 2005.
The former visitor centre was destroyed by fire in 2000. The new visitor centre will be approx 1,800 square metres – about double the size of the existing temporary facility.
The Causeway currently attracts around 400,000 visitors annually.
(MB/SP)
Tourism Minister, Angela Smith, who visited the Causeway today to publish the full brief for all architects who have expressed interest in the competition, revealed the figure.
“Since asking for expressions of interest in this project in mid March, we have been delighted at the level of response from architects around the world,” the Minister said.
“Our objective through this design competition is to create a world-class facility which will complement the natural beauty of the Causeway, and which is in keeping with its status as a World Heritage site. The completion of the new centre will not only add to the visitor experience but will boost the entire Northern Ireland economy.”
All architects who have expressed an interest in the competition will receive a copy of the brief setting out the competition rules and describing the site, the size of the building and its functions, such as exhibition space, retail, catering and tourist information areas to be accommodated. Designs must be submitted by August 5, 2005.
The former visitor centre was destroyed by fire in 2000. The new visitor centre will be approx 1,800 square metres – about double the size of the existing temporary facility.
The Causeway currently attracts around 400,000 visitors annually.
(MB/SP)
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