Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI)

An excellent piece by The Irish Times Current Affairs Editor, Arthur Beesley on the RIAI published 'Irish Cities in Crisis' book. The article explores the challenges that must be faced to improve the country’s urban centres with reference to 'Irish Cities in Crisis'. For more on the book and launch, visit https://lnkd.in/dW734Q87

RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: McKee Barracks – Zinc and Leadwork in Conservation by Eamon McCarney and Aidan Boylan. We are delighted to present the next installment in the RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series. This session will feature expert insights from Eamon McCarney FRIAI and Aidan Boylan (Managing Director, Edgeform Metals LTD), focusing on the use of zinc and lead in the conservation of heritage buildings, using McKee Barracks, Dublin, as a detailed case study. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge of the materials, techniques, and conservation strategies used to preserve the historical fabric of this iconic structure. 📆 Tuesday, 26 November ⏰ 12.00pm - 1.30pm 📍 Online via Zoom ✔ 1.5 Structured CPD Points By the end of this CPD webinar, attendees will: ➡ Understand the principles and challenges of using zinc and lead in the conservation of historical buildings. ➡ Be able to evaluate alternative approaches to the use of these materials in heritage contexts. ➡ Gain practical knowledge of applying a minimal repair strategy in the conservation process, including how to balance historical preservation with functional integrity. ➡ Develop an awareness of the craftsmanship and techniques involved in restoring heritage roofing and cladding elements. Join us 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7iW6qbz #riaicpd #conservation #meetthecraftsman

The first intake of RIAI Professional Practice Examination candidates met with their examiners Cormac Buggy, Will Gleeson, Triona Stack, and Alexandra Pickerill on Tuesday. They were welcomed by RIAI Education Director, Sandra Campbell; Assistant Education Director, Ghinlon Wang; and PPE Convenor, Dr Carole Pollard FRIAI. We wish them all the best with their case studies! #professionalpracticeexamination #architectureeducation #architecturalgraduates

We were delighted to announce the winners and commended recipients of the RIAI Student Awards 2024 at our annual Conference in the RDS. RIAI President Sean Mahon FRIAI and CEO Kathryn Meghen presented the students with their prizes alongside the generous sponsors. The Juries were delighted to receive entries demonstrating a broad range of knowledge, skill and talent. Congratulations to all our Award Winners and those who received Commendations:   RIAI Scott Tallon Walker Student Excellence Award for Architecture, sponsored by Scott Tallon Walker Architects:   Winners 🥇 Kevin Barry from University College Dublin for his project ‘The Department of Husbandry’ and 🥇 Rachel Murphy from Queen's University Belfast for ‘Playful Minds – School as a Neighbourhood, Neighbourhood as a School’. The Jury also selected three Highly Commended entries – Sophie Reid and Michaela Harte from University College Dublin, and Orlaith Cahill from CCAE, University College Cork.   RIAI Henry J Lyons Rising Star Award in Architectural Technology Award, sponsored by Henry J Lyons Architects:   Winner 🥇 Sean Auden from Technological University Dublin. Highly Commended is Brian Mulhall from South East Technological University.   RIAI Student Award for Sustainable Design 2024, sponsored by Sika:   Winner 🥇 Kevin Barry from University College Dublin for his project ‘The Department of Husbandry - Labourer’s Dorms’. The Jury also selected two Highly Commended entries – Clodagh Meaney from University of Limerick and Sophie Reid from University College Dublin – and two Commended entries – Natalia Szymkowia from the University of Limerick and Matthew Egan from University College Dublin.   RIAI and Architecture Ireland Student Writing Prize, sponsored by Hacketts:   Winner 🥇 Djenab Bha from University of Limerick for her written piece, ‘Journey Through Time and Space: Navigating Culture, Architecture, and Ageing in a Globalised World’. Highly Commended is Ben Sharkey Garrard for ‘Urban Passages’ and Commended is Rosie Bergin for ‘Turf Bog’, both also from the University of Limerick.   For further information, visit https://lnkd.in/eZisDyAJ

This competition is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Architect to design a piece of jewellery for Stonechat Jewellers. The deadline for competition questions is tomorrow, 25 October. Don't forget to register and submit questions by tomorrow via email to competition@stonechatjewellers.ie. 

RIAI DfMA CPD: Integrated Project Planning and Delivery - Insights from Case Studies This online training course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles, and practical insights of the work activities needed for successfully planning and delivering MMC projects, covering stages 0-8 and Use of the RIAI Plan of Work. Through real-world case studies, this course will help you manage MMC construction projects efficiently and sustainably. 📆 Tuesday, 12 November 2024 ⏰ 9.30 - 1.30pm 📍 Online via Zoom ✔ 4.5 Structured CPD Points   This CPD helps Architects and project planners sharpen their skills, embrace modern construction methods, and stay ahead in the field. Join us 👉 https://lnkd.in/drV-zPEK Pictured: Charleston Road by Lawrence & Long Architects, photo by Peter Molloy. #riaicpd #architecturecpd #DfMA

Really delighted to see the launch and publication of such an important book.

At the National Gallery of Ireland yesterday, we launched ‘Irish Cities in Crisis’ - the most comprehensive book on Irish cities to-date. The book, edited by David Browne FRIAI, Jim Coady FRIAI and Dr Carole Pollard FRIAI, and published by the RIAI, spans 678 pages of content by 29 contributors and includes case studies and examples of projects on successful European cities. 'Irish Cities in Crisis' calls for a radical change in how we finance, govern and plan Irish cities. The book argues that cities must be recognised as engines of our social, economic and cultural lives and must be treated with imagination and care. Contributors to the book are leading thinkers in the built environment and have written on various topics impacting our cities. Collectively, they call for a mindset shift in how we plan and develop our cities, arguing that this is essential in ensuring our cities thrive. Launching the book, Professor Frances Ruane commented: “What this book clarified for me was the need for the dialogue on urban planning, and all spatial planning, to be really wide ranging, both in terms of its outreach to different age groups and communities across the country and in terms of the engagement of a wide range of professional leaders.” Pictured, image 1 L-R: Dr Carole Pollard FRIAI; Sean Mahon FRIAI; David Browne FRIAI, RKD; Professor Frances Ruane, Jim Coady FRIAI, COADY Architects; and Kathryn Meghen. Photos by Keith Atkins. Read more: https://lnkd.in/da-dPCNS

Awarded in association with the RIAI Journal, Architecture Ireland, the RIAI Emerging Awards (formerly the RIAI Future Award) recognise emerging talent in Irish Architecture and are open for entries to both individuals and practices. At the RIAI Conference, the winner of the RIAI Emerging Architect Award 2024 was announced as Orla O'Kane from O'Mahony Pike Architects. The Jury said Orla “demonstrated passion, energy and capability to work at a high level in professional practice whilst immersing herself in architectural culture”. Cormac Murray, also from O'Mahony Pike Architects, was selected as Highly Commended in this category. Winning the RIAI Emerging Practice Award 2024 is Design Architecture Urbanism, founded by Darragh Breathnach, who “showed confidence across a breath of scales of work with a clear approach to the design of contemporary vernacular architecture, and whose work demonstrated successful and high-quality design approaches to a range of challenges”. Unfortunately, Darragh was unable to join us for the presentation of the awards. Congratulations to Orla, Darragh and Cormac! Thank you to the Emerging Awards 2024 Jury: John McLaughlin MRIAI (Chair), Lucy Jones MRIAI, Jane Larmour MRIAI ARB RIBA FHEA, and Robert Payne FRIAI (Non-Practising). Photos by Jenny Barker #RIAIawards #riaiemergingawards #emergingarchitectaward #emergingpracticeaward 

Congratulations to the two recipients of this year's RIAI Scott Tallon Walker Student Excellence Award 2024: 🥇Kevin Barry from University College Dublin for their project 'The Department of Husbandry' 🥇Rachel Murphy from Queen's University Belfast for their project 'Playful Minds - School as a Neighbourhood, Neighbourhood as a School' The Award was presented to the two recipients by RIAI President Sean Mahon and RIAI CEO Kathryn Meghen, with Scott Tallon Walker Architects Director, St. John Handley, at the RIAI Conference on Wednesday 9th October. Kevin and Rachel gave short presentations at the conference so attendees could hear about their impressive projects. We are delighted to continue our support of this award in memory of our three founding partners - Dr Michael Scott, Dr Ronald Tallon, and Robin Walker. The Award encourages the study of contemporary architecture, architectural excellence, communication between the schools of architecture, and promotes awareness of architecture in society through exhibitions and publications supported by the RIAI. Congratulations also to Orlaith Cahill (University College Cork), Sophie Reid (University College Dublin), and Michaela Harte (University College Dublin), who were shortlisted for the Award. 📷: Jenny Barker Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) | UCD Architecture #UCD #QueensUniversity #scotttallonwalker #stwarchitects #riai #RIAIConference2024 #RIAIConference #RIAIStudentAwards #studentarchitects