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Thomas Cooley and the Royal Exchange

Ruth Thorpe
Trinity College Dublin
Department of History of Art and Architecture
2001
BA

Subject: Architecture
Country: Ireland
Period: 18th Century

10,000 words

This dissertation examines the background of Thomas Cooley, the architect of the Royal Exchange in Dublin. This study traces his early life and career in London and identifies what his architectural experience was before he won the competition to design the Royal Exchange. With reference to the architecture of the Exchange, Cooley's inspiration and sources of influence are explored and the author also discusses the controversy surrounding the competition for the Exchange. An introductory chapter introduces the building to the reader and the following issues. The following chapters explore Cooley's background and how this influenced his design for the exchange. The final chapter on the intrigue surrounding the competition, provides a useful insight into eighteenth century Dublin architecture and society.

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Thomas Cooley and the Royal Exchange