Dublin postpones the construction of the skyscraper with U2 studio

Dublin - The tallest building in Ireland, which was also to include a recording studio for the band U2, will not yet leave the drawing boards of architects. Plans for the construction of the skyscraper in Dublin have been postponed after the island nation was hit by economic recession and a significant drop in property prices. This was reported today by the AP agency.
    However, Dublin's building authorities remain determined to bring the long-prepared project of the building named U2 Tower to a successful conclusion. The bleak state of the domestic and global economy is reportedly forcing them to temporarily abandon the project. Nevertheless, the authorities hope to resume negotiations with potential developers within the next 12 months.
    Singer Bono and other members of U2 participated in presenting the first designs of the building last year, authored by renowned British architect Norman Foster. Among the most famous designs by this world-renowned creator are the reconstruction of the Berlin Reichstag building and the gigantic highway bridge crossing a valley in Millau, France. U2 Tower was to be located on the banks of the River Liffey, flowing through the center of Dublin. According to Foster's vision, the skyscraper was to have a triangular shape and on the roof of the 120-meter tall building, a new U2 recording studio was to be located.
    The group U2 is among the most popular rock bands in the world. It was formed in 1977, with singer Bono Vox, whose real name is Paul David Hewson, being one of its founders. In nearly 30 years of existence, the band has sold over 100 million records. Its members, especially Bono, are very active in the field of human rights.