Limerick, Republic of Ireland
This unique facility places equal emphasis on music and dance, and provides a dedicated setting for learning through its philosophy of reflection, practice, artists-in-residence and community outreach projects. The new 20 million Euro building houses two performance workshop theatres, the 200-seat Sionna Theatre and the 80-seat Tower Theatre. The Sionna Theatre has been designed as a musical laboratory, best suited to host dance performances, while the Tower Theatre is ideal for chant and voice performances. The building also includes a green room for performers, recording spaces, a researcher's area, performance control rooms, music performance practical rooms and dance performance studios. These facilities have been designed to maximise natural ventilation in order to reduce the Academy's long term carbon footprint.
University of Limerick
ArchitectDLB Cordier Architect
UsersThe Irish Chamber Orchestra, and Daghda Dance Company
80, 200
Construction typeNew construction
Theatre typeEducational, Dance theatre
Theatre planning and theatre equipment design and specification
Completion2010
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