U2 Tower

A consortium including British architect Norman Foster and Irish rock band U2 has been selected as preferred bidder to build a 120-metre tower at the mouth of Dublin's River Liffey.

The planned U2 Tower, which will be Ireland's tallest building but about a quarter of the height of some of the world's tallest skyscrapers, is part of a plan to regenerate the city's docklands area.

The accommodation will include 34 social and affordable flats, luxury apartments, and a five-star hotel will be built in an adjoining building. A U2 recording studio will be suspended at the top of the tower in an egg-shaped pod.The development will also include a public viewing platform at 100 meters.

The announcement of preferred bidder status for the consortium, Geranger Ltd follows a rigorous EU tendering process where submissions from four short-listed consortia were considered.

John McLaughlin, Director of Architecture for the Docklands Authority said,: 'We look forward to working with Geranger Ltd whose members bring a wealth of expertise in delivering tall buildings across the UK and further afield. This consortium working with Norman Foster will deliver an enduring landmark for Dublin'.