Located at the heart of Dublin Port, the former Odlum’s Mill and Silo buildings are one of Dublin’s most significant surviving industrial heritage complexes. Dublin Port Company has developed a vision, using culture as a key catalyst, for the adaptive reuse of these buildings, and in 2019 commissioned Grafton Architects to develop The Flour Mill Masterplan to create a new cultural destination within Dublin Port. In 2022, Dublin Port Company and the Arts Council embarked on a partnership to transform part of the site into dedicated artists’ studios and creative spaces, addressing the urgent need for secure, long-term workspaces for artists in Dublin.

This tour will offer insights into the industrial heritage of the site and its future re-use. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from an artist who will provide their insights on the project and the critical need for workspaces for artists in the city.

Finally, the tour will connect with the Temple Bar Galleries exhibition Longest Way Round, Shortest Way Home at the Pumphouse, the former graving docks area now repurposed as a vibrant space for the arts

Meeting Point: Odlum’s Mills, Alexandra Road, Dublin 1