| Penrose House | |
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 Penrose House (smaller white building in the middle) in Cork's Horgan's Quay, dominated by surrounding new development called Penrose Dock (the larger modern building) | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Commercial building |
| Type | House |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Town or city | Cork, County Cork |
| Country | Ireland |
| Coordinates | 51°54′01″N 8°27′42″W / 51.90023°N 8.46171°W |
| Completed | c. 1833 |
| Renovated | 1998 |
| Technical details | |
| Material | granite and limestone |
Penrose House is a historic building in Penrose Quay, Cork, Ireland. Built in neoclassical style, it is prominently located on the northern bank of the River Lee.
Penrose House was designed by George R. Pain[1] of the Pain brothers and the construction started in 1832.[2] Built of granite and limestone,[2][3] the five-bay structure has two storeys. Some of the façade elements, including a frieze and a bay to the right of the entrance, were added over the years,[4] and many 19th century features have been preserved, including the sculpture of St. George defeating a dragon[1] on the top of the portico, four marble columns, as well as timber carvings and staircase.[3][1]
- ^ a b c Barker, Tommy (30 May 2023). "Smarter buildings core to our engagement with climate change". Irish Examiner.
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- ^ Bracken, Gregory and Audrey. Cork Strolls. Exploring Cork's Architectural Treasures. The Collins Press. p. 32. ISBN 9781848893429.