Blackrock town has suffered the neglect of its seafront, and especially of the famous Blackrock Baths, since the 80s. It is sad to watch the ruins of what used to be a fantastic public amenity. 

We have designed a concept proposal for a new Blackrock baths to help bring awareness and a discussion about this important issue and, with enough signatures from the local public, spark action from the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown county council. 

Our design takes its inspiration from naturally forming pools of the pollock holes in Kilkee, Co.Clare, and would become a free public amenity for anyone wishing to swim in the warm pools of the Irish Sea, heated by the use of renewable tidal energy.

The original site of the baths (adjacent to the DART station) is owned by a big developing company with plans for commercial construction. That is why we did not propose a "refurbishment", rather a proposal on a new site, that is publicly owned.

Please see our website for film and imagery of the proposal.