Eire apparent

The south elevation is fitted with integral louvres to combat glare, and the way in is clearly signalled by the full-height glazed recess.

Source: Morley von Sternberg

Keith Williams Architects has given Athlone a striking new civic centre as part of of an Ireland-wide programme of local government improvement.

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