Section 2 Buildings at Risk
37 Lower John Street
4 Camden Quay
26 Knapp’s Square
60 Shandon Street
Warehouse building c.1850’s, derelict, not on NIAH record. The warehouse sits alongside the Mill Building, Protected Structure, which was successfully converted to residential use, and forms part of a group of distillery structures associated with the Mill Buildings. The building has a modern entrance from Upper John Street. The site is in operation as auto repairs and is currently for sale. No.37 is part of the industrial heritage of the area and is a fine example of the warehouse typology of Shandon. It has significance as a pair with the Mill and in its relationship to the Heineken site.
4 Camden Quay is part of the terrace of mid-1800’s buildings, formerly bakery and confectionary. It s sinple form with overhanging eaves is typical to Shandon quayside buildings. As a corner structure at a prominent junction, the building is one of the first to offer an impression of Shandon when travelling from the south east side of the river. An unsympathetic side extension and poor maintenance of the east gable elevation detract from the character of the building. Its gable extends to basement level. The building is vacant. It is recommended the building is added to the Cork City Council Record of Protected Structures.
26 Knapp’s Square is a gable fronted warehouse building, part of 20th century industrial character of the area. It is not listed on NIAH and is not a protected structure. It is the only surviving structure of this kind on the street, which is dominated by tall apartments. The building offers relief to this otherwise tunnel-like street, and has potential to provide some passive overlooking of the area to improve security.
Protected Structure. Derelict end of terrace building, c.1810. An imposing building with a strong presence along the quays and when viewed from the North Gate Bridge. The building contains a basement which is not legible from street level. The facade facing Shandon street has a deteriorated shopfront. There are recent proposals to restore the building. Any refurbishment proposals, including repair works to sash windows, should be guided by conservation architect advice.
It is recommended the warehouse is added to the Cork City Council Record of Protected Structures.
Project: Historic Character Assessment Client: Cork City Council
Date:
15/10/2024
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