Busáras

Busáras is the principal bus terminal in Dublin, Ireland serving Bus Éireann's intercity and regional bus services. Busáras, designed in the International Modern style, is also a stop on the Luas Red Line, at Store Street, just before the terminus at Dublin Connolly train station. The building's official name is ras Mhic Dhiarmada ("Mac Diarmada House"), and it also houses the Department of Social Protection's headquarters. The bottom floors are leased by CIÉ, the parent company of Bus Éireann. ras Mhic Dhiarmada is named for Seán Mac Diarmada, a 1916 Easter Rising leader.

The structure is L-shaped, with two rectilinear blocks of varying heights sitting at right angles, and a circular hall on the bottom level constructed in an International Modern style heavily influenced by Le Corbusier. Some of the design components, such as the wavy concrete canopy that overhangs the concourse, were overseen by British engineer Ove Arup. It was intended to be a multi-functional structure, housing a restaurant, nightclub, cinema, and other services. To generate texture, the building used a variety of materials, including brass, Danish bronze, copper, Portland stone cladding, Irish oak flooring, terrazzo stairways, and mosaics created by Patrick Scott. Some of the original detailing is still visible. Despite popular outrage over the expense and sumptuous look, the station today stands against the Dublin sky as a fairly imposing estate housing everything from terrazzo floor tiles to wood wall panels.

Location: Store St, North Dock, Dublin 1, Ireland