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Bog Bothy: A New Peatlands Architecture

16.05.25

The IAF and 12th Field are delighted to present Bog Bothy, a collection of new work, built outcomes, and ambitious proposals toward a new peatlands architecture.

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Welcome to the Irish Architecture Foundation.

We create some of Ireland’s most innovative events, projects, exhibitions and resources inspired by our built environment. Here you can find out more about who we are, our mission, vision, values, governance, and achievements.

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Exhibitions, talks, tours, and workshops that challenge current thinking. Don't miss out on any of these great events.

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2025 Programme Online event Placemaking Seminar

Hometown Architect: Catalyst for Community-Led Town Regeneration

03.07.25

Join us for an inspiring webinar to hear from the teams involved in Hometown Architect 2024.

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2025 Programme, Online event, Placemaking, Seminar

Hometown Architect: Catalyst for Community-Led Town Regeneration

03.07.25

Join us for an inspiring webinar to hear from the teams involved in Hometown Architect 2024.

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News

Announcements, news and features from the Irish Architecture Foundation.

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Irish Architecture Foundation

2025 Programme Awards Open Call Opportunity

LINA Writing Award 2025/26

04.06.25

The IAF and dpr-barcelona invite proposals for the fourth LINA Writing Award.

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2025 Programme Learning Open Call

Architects in Schools: Open Call for Schools 2025/26

23.05.25

Architects in Schools: Open Call for Schools 2025/26

Give your students the opportunity to discover architecture and the built environment in collaborative design workshops with an architect at your school.

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2025 Programme Announcement

Announcing the Bog Bothy Artist in Residence

22.05.25

Announcing the Bog Bothy Artist in Residence

We are delighted to announce that Luke Casserly has been selected artist in residence for the Bog Bothy project.

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2025 Programme Learning

Architects in Schools Exhibition and Exchange Day

22.05.25

Architects in Schools Exhibition and Exchange Day

On 12 May, TY students from participating schools gathered to present their work.

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2025 Programme Announcement Learning Opportunity

Announcing the new LINA Open Call

20.05.25

Announcing the new LINA Open Call

The fourth annual LINA Open Call is now receiving applications.

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2025 Programme Announcement Exhibition Festival

Bog Bothy: A New Peatlands Architecture

16.05.25

Bog Bothy: A New Peatlands Architecture

The IAF and 12th Field are delighted to present Bog Bothy, a collection of new work, built outcomes, and ambitious proposals toward a new peatlands architecture.

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On 10 years of community care – a visit to the dlr LexIcon

08.05.25

On 10 years of community care – a visit to the dlr LexIcon

IAF Director Emmett Scanlon reflects on one of Ireland's most caring buildings in its 10th anniversary year.

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Place-making

Our placemaking initiatives are ongoing across Ireland. We embrace great design to celebrate and shape the environments in which we live, work and play.

2025 Programme Online event Placemaking Seminar

Hometown Architect: Catalyst for Community-Led Town Regeneration

Join us for an inspiring webinar to hear from...

Hometown Architect: Catalyst for Community-Led Town Regeneration

2024 Programme Placemaking Symposium

Reimagine: A Place Belongs Forever To

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Reimagine: A Place Belongs Forever To

2024 Programme Placemaking Reimagine Workshop

Reimagine Café: This Place Makes Me Feel

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Reimagine Café: This Place Makes Me Feel

2024 Programme Placemaking Reimagine Talk

Reimagine Session: Creating a Fundraising Plan

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Reimagine Session: Creating a Fundraising Plan

2024 Programme Placemaking Reimagine Talk

Reimagine Session: The Process of Placemaking

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Reimagine Session: The Process of Placemaking

2024 Programme Placemaking Talk

Reimagine Café at Carlow Arts Festival: The Snug

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Reimagine Café at Carlow Arts Festival: The Snug

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Learning

Lifelong learning has a deeply important role in keeping the conversation and thinking around architecture inclusive and innovative. We design exciting school and community programmes to inspire the next generation.

2025 Programme Job Opportunity Learning Workshop

Material Echoes: IAF Summer School 2025

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Material Echoes: IAF Summer School 2025

2024 Programme Learning Talk Workshop

The City Unknown: IAF Summer School 2024, with Spolka

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The City Unknown: IAF Summer School 2024, with Spolka

2024 Programme Learning Workshop

The City Unknown: IAF Summer School 2024, with continentale

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The City Unknown: IAF Summer School 2024, with continentale

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