Ronan architect blasts council over tower rejection

‘The purpose of a landmark is that it is visible’

Johnny Ronan the developer had planned a 22-storey hotel on Tara Street in Dublin Picture: Tony Gavin
Johnny Ronan the developer had planned a 22-storey hotel on Tara Street in Dublin Picture: Tony Gavin

Richard Coleman, an architect who worked on the construction of the Gherkin in London, has prepared a scathing report for the developer Johnny Ronan in response to the decision by Dublin City Council to reject his plans for a 22-storey tower in Dublin.

Coleman, who collaborated with Foster and Partners on the Gherkin and runs a company called ...