But the Royal Institute of British Architects (Riba) has nominated the building for its most prestigious international accolade. The DLR Lexicon library is on a list of 30 projects from 20 countries for Riba’s international prize, the first year it has held such a competition. The DLR Lexicon in Dun Laoghaire is one of 30 buildings nominated for Riba’s international prizeDun Laoghaire’s imposing new library has divided the local community, with some describing it as an eyesoreand a monstrosity. Other nominees include Zaha Hadid Architects’ Heydar Aliyev Centre Riba said last week it had received hundreds of entries for the prize.

Source: The Times May 28, 2016 23:02 UTC