From the design of Renaissance fortifications to the phenomenon of urbicide, the arts of warfare and architecture have had a long and fraught relationship.
Taking place over three days and presenting more than forty speakers (including keynotes Stephen Graham, Derek Gregory, and Owen Hatherley) as well as an exhibition, Ordnance: War + Architecture & Space is an international conference ...
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As part of Heritage Week, The Irish Landmark Trust's self-catering holiday homes in the Republic of Ireland will be open to the public on Sunday 29th August from 10am - 4pm.
Heritage Day takes place once a year to allow members of the public and the surrounding community to explore the heritage gems that are our properties. Many of these wonderful self catering holiday homes are prominent ...
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The National Campaign for the Arts have organised a National Day of Action for Arts and Culture on Friday 17 September 2010, when arts workers in constituencies around the country will be meeting with their local TDs. Amidst a nationwide media campaign, arts workers be discussing with their local representatives to the fundamental importance of the arts to Ireland's economic recovery. You can ...
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Open City, the organisation formerly known as Open House, presents another fantastic programme for this year's OPEN HOUSE LONDON weekend which takes place on 18th and 19th September.
The event, now in its 17th year is the capital's greatest architectural showcase and there are over 700 buildings, neighbourhood walks, architects' talks, cycle tours and more all over London to choose from - f ...
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Dublin as a Cinematic City: A Short Film workshop
12-16 July 2010, Red Room, UCD Richview, Dublin, Ireland
Unlike drawing and photograph, film is a medium of representation that is not used on a daily basis in architecture. If ‘the medium is the message', filming architecture and the city deserves exploration. Film makes use of design variables such as colour, light, movement, pattern, t ...
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Irish Architecture Foundation in partnership with Summer Sensational, Temple Bar Cultural Trust's new summer festival for children & families present 'Cardboard City'.
An exciting, hands-on, workshop for children and families to create a unique recycled city from cardboard, led by architects Aoife Banim and Maria Tarsouli. This growing, interactive cityscape will be built over the four ...
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Dublin Civic Trust presents Dublin's Garden Squares Day on Saturday 3rd July from 10am. Enjoy walking tours, live performance, stalls and children's events in a fun family day out for all. Walk or cycle between the squares and discover the history of these unique gardens, their plants and wildlife, the people who once used them and the historic buildings that embrace them.
Events will take ...
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What is the role of the cultural and creative industries and how can they contribute to the other sectors of society? The European Commission has asked for our opinions and Temple Bar Cultural Trust is coordinating the response from the Cultural and Creative sectors in Ireland. They want to know what you think! Do you have any ideas, examples of best practice, or opinions you'd like to share? ...
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Who should design a better Dublin? How can Dublin become a World Design Capital?
People who live in a world design capital understand that every part of the city - how it works, looks and feels - is designed. They know the difference between good and bad design. They know that good design costs less than bad design. People who live in a world design capital expect design that enriches and i ...
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The final Pecha Kucha Night Dublin took place on Thursday 3rd June with another fantastic line-up and an eager audience! Many thanks to all of the presenters for their wonderful presentations on the night.
Special thanks to Sharon Hearne-Smith, food stylist who kept hunger at bay with her delicious 'Chewy Chilli-Chocolate Chit-Chat Cookies', baked especially for Pecha Kucha and enjoyed by all p ...
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