Castletymon Library
The revitalisation of the Public Library in Castletymon Village Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24, was completed in 2018, in collaboration with Henchion Reuter Architects for South Dublin County Council. It has since won a RIAI award in the Cultural & Public Buildings category.
Architect:
Henchion Reuter Architects
Year:
2018
Development type:
Public
Location:
Tallaght, Dublin 24
The choice of Staffordshire Smooth Blue brick by Wienerberger helps define a confident, contemporary civic building rooted in its suburban setting.
Designed by Henchion Reuter Architects, the new library replaces a 1970s structure, offering a light-filled, transparent public space that’s anchored by a robust, Staffordshire blue brick envelope. The brick’s deep colour and smooth finish provide a clear architectural counterpoint to the building’s glazed frontage, expressing both permanence and openness.
Across load-bearing and non-load-bearing elements, the precise brickwork detailing—particularly around window reveals and parapets—elevates the building’s geometric form, reflecting a careful balance between civic dignity and accessibility. The material selection also supports the building’s ambition to be welcoming, sustainable, and low-maintenance.
Recognised with a 2022 RIAI Award for Public Building, Castletymon Library demonstrates how Smooth Blue brick can deliver both aesthetic sharpness and lasting public value.
