La Catedral Studios: A Visionary Space Rooted in Dublin's Artist Studios’ Legacy

Starting from a dilapidated lofty space in 2005, Sardinian co-founders Antonella Scanu and Costanzo Idini gradually envisioned and created La Catedral Studios, an independent, self-funded hub for professional  artists with an eclectic, sociable energy. Their bold, inclusive, and multidisciplinary vision radiates through every corner, enhancing the building’s charming architectural features with staggering and relentless creative work.

Their tradition of DIY artist spaces in Dublin dates back to 1997, often housed in unconventional structures—military barracks (Barrack Studios), mills (Loft Studios), and soap factories (Phoenix Studios), all demolished after the recent years’ gentrification phenomenon. La Catedral continues this legacy with its historic red-brick warehouse in D8, once a clothing factory for the Saint Bernard/Dunnes Stores brand.

Located in the heart of the Liberties—once a thriving textile manufacturing district—LCS sits just around the corner from the National College of Art & Design and the Digital Hub, positioning it perfectly within Dublin’s vibrant creative community.