News - New HeadQuarters

Location 
HQBuilding.jpg (25377 bytes)This is an artist impression of our new headquarters which will soon be under construction in Larch Hill.  the building will be located on the site of teh present Pine Lodge whihc is in fact the location of teh oroginal Larch Hill house demolished in the early 1970's.
 
Construction
The roof will be in slate and the open areas shown in the design will be in glass,  In the front of the building there will be a concorse area whihc will set off the front reception area.
it is anticipated that the building will be completed before the end of 2001 and  special precautions will be put in place during the construction process to keep Beavers, Cubs/Macaoimh, Scouts out of the constrcution area.
Design
 The pyramid type structure designed to mimic a tent shape will ahve thre floors and will provide a permantent headquarters location.
The futuristic building has been designed by Paul Martin and his team.  paul is a former International Commissioner and person who understands Scoutingand has first hand knowledge of the needs and function to whihc building will be put.
  
Further Information
further infromation is available from the existing Head Quarters located at:         
26 Dolphins Barn Street, Dublin 8.