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A space for public opinion and debate, engaging with a broad range of contributors in architecture, landscape, urban design, planning, and beyond.

Static policy for a dynamic coast

The coast is not a fixed line; it is a dynamic, shifting environment shaped by erosion, accretion, tidal rhythms, and human intervention. However, while the coast moves, our policies remain static.

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Future Reference

Making space for stories

Annamae Muldowney reviews Noel McCauley’s lecture on Duncan McCauley's work, part of the Conversation Club lecture series presented by the Office of Public Woks in partnership with the National Library of Ireland. The lecture was held on Thursday April 30th in the Joly Theatre of the National Library of Ireland.

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Drafting Identity: In Practice

In this article, Julia Przado continues our mini-series ‘Drafting Identity’ which focuses on the experience of women in Architectural Education from both personal and professional perspectives, supporting the FIAE movement. Julia explores the underrepresentation of women in senior roles within the architectural profession, and the importance of representation, recognition and mentorship.

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Present Tense

Show the system, not just the render

By presenting architecture only through slick final images, we undersell the true complexity and value of the profession, argues Dr Rebecca Jane McConnell.

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One Good Idea
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Thirty-Three Churches

Authors: Sophie Kelliher, David Lawless.
Book
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Thirty-Three Churches explores the potential of altering Dublin’s existing stock of church buildings to include housing, while still functioning as a place of worship. Published as part of the Housing Unlocked exhibition in 2022.

churches, housing, adaptive reuse, parish, diocese, Gothic Revival, J.J. McCarthy, Leo Broe, policy, density, inclusion, alternative model, apartments, inclusion, conservation, dual use, Michael Murphy, Seán Casey, Finglas west, Our Lady of Annunciation, Father Paul Hynes
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Architecture Ireland 297

Editor: Sandra O'Connell.
Journal
€ 9.50 

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #297 focuses on the theme 'housing innovation'.

building review, book review, housing, urban planning, urban renewal, retrofit, venice biennale
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Architecture Ireland 314

Editor: Michael K. Hayes.
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€ 9.50 

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #314 focuses on the theme of 'leisure'.

The architect as translator or transformer, Out at sea: A history of Dublin’s coastal baths, Holiday camps: New leisure spaces for the mobile fraternity, Housing on holidays: Denis Anderson’s Castlepark, A typology of tourism: The development of the visitor centre in Irish architecture, RIAI Architecture Awards 2020, RIAI Student Awards 2020, RIAI / Architecture Ireland Future Award 2020, Remembering Declan Grehan, Remembering John O’Reilly, Research by design: An interview with Hugh Campbell on his first five years in practise, Construction dispute nomination: emerging trends, Sonic works: On the intersection between art and architecture, Fiction and reflection: The roles of imagination and rumination in supporting the particulars of being an architect, Building the Irish Courthouse and Prison: A political history, 1750-1850, Transforming Towns: Designing Smaller Communities, A sense of place, All that is solid - SO-IL, A prior and present architecture - Maria Conen, A crippling lack of architecture, Open Air Theatre, Achill Island, Co. Mayo
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Architecture Ireland 291

Editor: Dr Sandra O'Connell
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€ 9.50 

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #291 focuses on the theme 'can architecture save housing?'.

architecture review, book review, interview, housing
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Architecture Ireland 293

Editor: Dr. Sandra O'Connell
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€ 9.50 

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #293 focuses on the theme of 'designing Ireland's commercial infrastructure'.

architecture review, book review, interview, infrastructure
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RIAI Bulletin 8

Editor: Peter Ferguson.
Journal
€ 4.75 

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.

Ordinary General Meeting, OGM of the RIAI, President’s Report, Honorary Secretary’s Report, Revision of By-Laws, Maintenance of Historic Buildings, Housing Conference, Housing Competition, The Architect and the Environment, RIAI Visiting Boards, National Prices Commission Study, Architects in Nepal, Seminar on Architecture and Urban Planning, UIA Seminar at Kazimierz, International Public Health Seminar, Local Government, Planning & Development Act, Hospital Building Programme, CBAE, EEC, New Office Block, National Prices Commission, Lecture by Mr Massoth, Cattle Market site, Commonwealth Association of Architects, Architectural Education, Reciprocity and Interrecognition, Professional Practice, Professional Organisation, CAA Finance and Organisation, EEC Matters, Council Matters, Local Government Bill 1973, Hospital Building Programme, Prices Variation Clause Claims, library, Notices, standards, circular, newsletter, committee, AGM, minutes, meeting minutes, exhibition, competition, symposium, materials, conference, course, lecture, planners, membership, RIAI, CAA, members, Election, report, EEC, housing, public relations, Reinstatement, Resignation, Transfer of Class, Seminar on Architecture and Urban Planning, UIA Seminar at Kazimierz (Poland), International Public Health Seminar, Short Courses at the Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, York, Local Government (Planning Development) Bill 1973, Local Government Re-Organisation, RIAI Conference 1974, Hospital Building Programme, Prices Variation Clause-Claims, Revision of Time Chart for Principals, National Prices Commission Study, Library, Architects Required in Nepal, Summer work required by Technician Students, International Conference on Registration, Nomination of the International Jury, Travelling Scholarships, Combined Prize, Visiting Board to Technician Course, College of Technology, Bolton St., Dublin, Joint RIAI/RIBA Visiting Board to UCD, RIAI Visiting Boards, The Architect and the Environment, Architectural Education, Reciprocity and Interrecognition, Professional Practice, Professional Organisation, CAA Finance and Organisation Honorary Treasurer’s Report, Presentation of Certificates, Revision of By-Laws, President’s Report, Committees and Representatives, Technician Representative on Council, RIAI Conference and Dinner/Dance, Maintenance of Historic Buildings, Housing Conference, Housing Competition, Final Examination, Local Government (Planning & Development) Act 1963, Local Government Re-organisation, Hospital Building Programme, CBAE, EEC, New Office Block, 8 Merrion Square, National Prices Commission, Lecture by Mr. Massoth, Cattle Market Site, The Influence of the Institute, Public Relations, President’s Inaugural Address
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Architecture Ireland 324

Editor: Michael K. Hayes.
Journal
€ 9.50 

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #324 focuses on the theme of ‘Galway’.

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Architecture Ireland 313

Editor: Michael K. Hayes.
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€ 9.50 

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #313 focuses on the theme of 'Limerick'.

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RIAI Bulletin 37

Editor: J. Owen Lewis.
Journal
€ 4.75 

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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RIAI Bulletin 25

Editor: J. Owen Lewis.
Journal
€ 4.75 

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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RIAI Bulletin 54

Editor: J. Owen Lewis.
Journal
€ 4.75 

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 319

Editor: Michael K. Hayes.
Journal
€ 9.50 

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #319 focuses on the theme of 'public space'.

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LINE 01

Editors: Caoimhe Power, Gabriella Brady, Helen McFadden, Lauren Forde.
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An annual yearbook featuring student work from the Dublin School of Architecture, TU Dublin.

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UCD Architecture 2007

Editors: Brian Ward, Pierre Jolivet, Gerry Hayden.
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An annual yearbook featuring staff and student work from the UCD School of Architecture.

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The Dublin Region: Advisory Plan and Final Report (Part I)

Author: Myles Wright.
Book
€ 7.95 

The first of the two volumes, The Dublin Region: Advisory Plan and Final Report (Part I) examines the social, economic and physical resources of county Dublin and its environs with a view to guide the use of land and public and private building works for the following thirty years.‍

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Regional Planning: a review of regional studies

Author: Henk van der Kamp.
Book
€ 7.95 

Carried out by An Foras Forbartha, this study was conducted to develop linkages between local, regional, and national planning in Ireland.

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Rural

Author: Dominic Stevens.
Book
€ 5.90 

Rural is a collection of projects and essays on contemporary issues facing rural modes of inhabitations and ways to reimagine their potential future.

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This is Content. This is Theory. This is Craft.

Editors: Tim Connell, Emma Kavanagh, Peter MacClancy, Adam McLoughlin, Michael Sykes.
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An annual yearbook featuring student work from the Dublin School of Architecture, TU Dublin.

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