# Red Rod Riverfronts Dublin's Grand Canal Square by Martha Schwartz Partners By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-canal-square References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/04/07/dublin-s-grand-canal-square-by-martha-schwartz-partners/) & [marthaschwartz](http://www.marthaschwartz.com/) When I think of Ireland, I do not--not even in the slightest--imagine something like Dublin's Grand Canal Square. Granted, it has been recently revamped and it borders a thriving metropolis (not the country hills and ancient ruins I envision), but still. Designed by Martha Schwartz Partners, the Grand Canal Square complements the [newly erected Grand Canal Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gate-m-west-bund-dream-center). According to Schwartz herself, "The scheme was to create a [vibrant, energetic space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape) that would flow naturally into the dynamic and expressive volume of [Daniel] Liebeskind’s theater." Check out the gallery to see the redesign--it's trés modern. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Urban Revitalization:** Opportunity for designing vibrant spaces that complement new developments and enhance urban environments. - **Architecture and Landscape Integration:** Potential to create seamless transitions and harmonious designs between architectural and natural elements. - **Modernization of Historic Spaces:** Chance to revamp and transform traditional areas into contemporary and dynamic destinations. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to collaborate with landscape designers and create innovative and integrated urban spaces. - **Real Estate Development:** Potential for developers to transform underutilized areas into attractive and valuable urban destinations. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Chance to attract visitors by revitalizing historic sites and offering modern and vibrant experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riverside Dynamic Park Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-riverfront.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Reimagined Civic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-terrace-garden.md) - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md) - [Waterfront Transformation Public Park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilmington-waterfront-promenade.md) - [Cozy Mixed-Use Gathering Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixeduse-gathering-space.md) - [Warm Weather-Catered Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scottsdale-civic-plaza.md) - [Ribbon-Like Riverfront Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belvedere-park.md) - [Riverside Housing Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekyra-flowers.md)