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In this article, Jack O’Hagan and Bodil Eiterstraum travel to Japan to document the demolition and reconstruction of the Ise Jingu Shrine, a cyclical process that preserves traditional construction methods and subverts conventional ideas of authenticity.
ReadIn the second issue of our mini-series 'the mainframe', Annamae Muldowney speaks with Rebecca Joskow, a researcher and practitioner in disability inclusion and assistive technology at the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub), a research and practice centre driving disability innovation for a fairer world, based at University College London (UCL). They discuss AI, inclusion and the built environment.
ReadPaul Maher reviews ‘The Heart of the Matter’ a lecture by Stephen Witherford of Witherford Watson Mann Architects, part of the Architectural Association of Ireland’s ‘Social Inclusivity in Architecture’ lecture series. The lecture was held on 24 September in the Robert Emmet Theatre in the Arts Block, Trinity College Dublin.
ReadIn this article, Sinéad Hickey discusses gender mainstreaming in urban spaces through the lense of teenager and women in sport. Sinéad explores the nature of spaces provided for teenagers, the disparity in provision for genders, and the issues affecting teenage girls use of these public spaces in particular.
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Architectural Survey was an annual review of contemporary architecture in Ireland, which ran from 1953-1972.
2ha #11 considers the idea of architectural failure in the popular perception of suburban worlds.
Beginning in 1972, the RIAI Bulletin was a monthly newsletter to inform Institute members of the wide range of matters with which the RIAI was involved.
An annual yearbook featuring student work from the Dublin School of Architecture, TU Dublin.
Beginning in 1972, the RIAI Bulletin was a monthly newsletter to inform Institute members of the wide range of matters with which the RIAI was involved.
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Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #274 focuses on the theme 'innovation in education'.
Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #274 focuses on the theme 'innovation in education'.
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Architectural Survey was an annual review of contemporary architecture in Ireland, which ran from 1953-1972.
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Beginning in 1972, the RIAI Bulletin was a monthly newsletter to inform Institute members of the wide range of matters with which the RIAI was involved.
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Beginning in 1972, the RIAI Bulletin was a monthly newsletter to inform Institute members of the wide range of matters with which the RIAI was involved.
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Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #277 focuses on topics such as the housing crisis, and celebrating O'Donnell and Tuomey's Royal Gold Medal.
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Beginning in 1972, the RIAI Bulletin was a monthly newsletter to inform Institute members of the wide range of matters with which the RIAI was involved.
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This publication documents a 1983 colloquium concerned with the need for an Irish national strategic plan to provide the physical, economic, and social infrastructure required by the end of the 20th century.
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Domestic is a reflection on the design of domestic spaces by architect Dominic Stevens.
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UTOPIA 7 is a published a study of utopian settlements in Ireland by students in the Dublin School of Architecture.
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This publication documents a two-day conference from 1973 discussing office location and regional development. Topics include reviewing the existing pattern of office location, considering future policies, and referencing international practice.
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Financed by Irish Raleigh Ltd., this report is a general study of the efficiency, usage, and safety of the bicycle as a mode transport. As well as bicycle safety, this study considers housing estate layout in suburban areas and how it can minimise the adverse impact of motorised traffic on urban neighbourhoods.
Read moreAn annual yearbook featuring student work from the Dublin School of Architecture, TU Dublin.
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