 Dublin Civic Trust was established in 1992 as a limited company. It is an educational trust with charitable status. The objective of the Trust is the recognition and protection of the city’s architectural heritage.
Dublin Civic Trust aims to create a forum for all citizens which will promote the recognition and development of a better balance between the historic, cultural and social elements of the city.
We seek to establish and promote partnership with Government, Local Authorities and society and act as a co-ordinating body for projects associated with the built environment.
Through a number of conservation courses and seminars we aim to educate and inform on the resources of “ old buildings “. The qualities that distinguish old from new are fragile and can too easily be lost forever but with thoughtful and knowledgeable care they can be protected for future generations. We promote the principle of best practice for the repair and maintenance of historic buildings along with the development of employment in traditional building skills and crafts.
We also undertake consultancy work for architects and associated professional bodies, local authorities, private individuals and trade and craft associations. This work consists mainly of the compilation of architectural and historical assessments, impact statements and inventories of buildings, streets or indeed areas.
We research and compile publications relating to the built heritage including the very popular Period Houses, Conservation Guidance Manual.
Dublin Civic Trust is a non-government organisation that generates part of its own funds through membership -individual and corporate.
Dublin Civic Trust’s headquarters at 4 Castle Street, the last of the original houses on the street, was saved from demolition in 1996 and has undergone a full restoration using traditional methods and materials. The former home of Barnwell’s shoe repair now houses our offices and provides an ideal location for the various courses and seminars run by the Trust as well as an exhibition centre that has held exhibitions on a variety of traditional building elements.
For more information please visit - www.dublincivictrust.ie
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