The Shelbourne Dublin, a Renaissance Hotel
Location: Dublin
Architect: Cantrell & Crowley Architects & Interior Designers
The Shelbourne Hotel is Dublin’s largest luxury five-star hotel, known affectionately by locals as the 'grande old lady'. When undergoing a reported €83 million refurbishment, a spectacular ceiling centrepiece in the hotel foyer was needed and Andy Thornton was happy to be of service.
We worked closely with the hotel’s interior designers, Cantrell & Crowley Architects, to interpret their designs for the stained glass dome, which features predominantly aquamarine and opaque glass, through to light and dark amber. In the centre is a decorative etched panel.
What makes this dome unusual from the norm is the fact that it is elliptical in shape, measuring an impressive 3300mm in length x 2500mm width. It took over a month to manufacture the dome and four days’ installation on site.
Speaking of the finished dome, Ruth McKenna of Cantrell & Crowley Architects & Interior Designers, said, “Working with Andy Thornton Ltd was an absolute pleasure; every member of their team was efficient, professional and creative. Given that we were trying to achieve an elliptical design - which threw up all sorts of challenges - it certainly made a huge difference to work with experts!”
Andy Thornton Ltd have 35 years experience of creating bespoke large decorative ceiling features for hotels, retail projects and private residences all over the world.
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The Shelbourne's foyer
The hotel's entrance foyer is the epitome of five-star glamour. -
Beautiful blues
The stunning dome's coloured glass draws on a palette of blues, oranges and yellows. -
Elliptical shape
The large dome was not without its challenges - mainly its elliptical shape. -
Etched panel
At the centre of the dome is an decorative etched panel with intricate detail. -
Humble beginnings
The dome started life in the less stunning surroundings of our West Yorkshire workshop.
