Riverpoint facts for kids
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The Riverpoint Complex seen from Shannon Bridge. The building to the left is Tower 2, and the building to the right is Tower 1.
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| General information | |
| Type | Residential and Office |
| Location | Limerick, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 52°39′41″N 8°37′57″W / 52.6613°N 8.6325°W |
| Construction started | 2005 |
| Completed | 2008 |
| Cost | €75 million |
| Height | 58.52 metres |
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| Floor count | 15 |
| Floor area | 6,210 m2 (66,800 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 2 passenger lifts |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Burke Kennedy Doyle |
Riverpoint is a large building complex with two towers in Limerick, Ireland. It has both homes and offices inside.
Standing at about 58.52 meters (192 feet) tall, Riverpoint is one of the tallest buildings in Ireland. It's the eighth-tallest building in the country and the third-tallest in the Munster region. It's even taller than the nearby Clarion Hotel Limerick, which is the tallest hotel in Ireland.
The Riverpoint complex covers most of a city block. It is surrounded by Henry Street, Lower Mallow Street, Russell's Quay, and Mill Lane.
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What's Inside Riverpoint?
The Riverpoint complex has many cool features. It includes a restaurant where people can eat and a fitness center for exercise. There's also a large underground car park with space for 250 cars.
Offices and Apartments
The building has 13 floors of offices for different businesses. There are also 137 apartments in total across both towers. One special apartment is a penthouse office on the 14th floor.
Where is Riverpoint Located?
Riverpoint is built on a very important spot in Limerick. It's right by the River Shannon, which is a famous river in Ireland. The building faces the Shannon Bridge.
From Old to New
Before Riverpoint was built, an older building called St. Munchin's House stood there. This old building was built in the 1960s and was thought to be one of the "ugliest" buildings in Limerick.
The main Riverpoint tower was built next to St. Munchin's House. Then, as the second Riverpoint tower opened in 2007, the old St. Munchin's House was taken down. Now, Riverpoint is a modern landmark in the city.
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The side of Tower 1, with Tower 2 under construction in 2007.
