The Rubrics
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| The Rubrics | |
|---|---|
The Rubrics of Trinity College Dublin | |
 View upon passing the Campanile. | |
 Interactive map of the The Rubrics area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Student Residences |
| Location | Library Square Trinity College Dublin 2 Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°20′40″N 6°15′22″W / 53.3444°N 6.2562°W |
| Completed | c. 1700 |
| Renovated | 1894 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Thomas Burgh |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect | Robert John Stirling |
The Rubrics is the oldest building within Trinity College Dublin. Although the exact date is unknown, it was designed and built in c.1700.[1] Today, the Rubrics are used as rooms for students and fellows.
Originally part of a quadrangle of similar buildings, it is the only remaining building of the college's original Library Square. Those since demolished include Rotten Row, which was replaced by the Graduates Memorial Building, and another residential block which stood at the west end of the square, where the Campanile stands today. To the south is the Old Library of the college, having been begun in 1712.[1] Constructed almost entirely from brick, with tall hexagonal chimneys, the buildings were designed as residences for the students of Trinity College.[citation needed]
In 1840, three bays were removed from either end of the building. Later renovation was made in 1894, by Robert John Stirling, who added an additional storey and a new brick facade and curvilinear Dutch gables.[1]
