The purpose of these free events is to bring dynamic architects to Dublin to inspire audiences who are interested in the innovative research, design and construction of buildings and cities. New Now Next is about disseminating NEW Ideas, regarding contemporary issues relevant NOW that can impact on the NEXT generation. The profile and calibre of the speakers confirms Dublin as a key destination for the international architecture and built environment scene.

This year, we are proud to announce an ‘A’ list line-up for 2019, which includes:

Danish architect  Dorte Mandrup, known for her environmental concerns, she inspires an international team driven by a devout belief in the possibilities of modern architecture and an experimental curiosity that insists on outstanding craftsmanship. Tickets will be released week 18 February 2019. Find out more HERE

Japanese architect  Sou Fujimoto, known for his experimental solutions for housing. One of the best-known Japanese architects today, Sou Fujimoto rose to fame after winning the Architectural Review Awards prize for emerging personalities in the world of architecture for three years in a row and in 2013 he became the youngest architect to design the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London. Tickets will be release in April 2019. Find out more HERE

British/Ghanaian architect  Sir David Adjaye, with his work is currently on show in the Design Museum London, his broadly ranging influences, ingenious use of materials and sculptural ability have established him as an architect with an artist’s sensibility and vision. Sir David Adjaye OBE is recognized as a leading architect of his generation. Tickets will be release in October 2019. Find out more HERE

Previous Speakers include Winy Maas (NL), Peter Bishop (UK), Amale Androas and DSan Wood of Work AC (USA), Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara of Grafton Architects (Irl), Karolina Keyzer (SE), Jeanne Gang (US), Tatiana Bilbao (Mexico), COBE (Denmark), Urban Agency (Ireland), Oliver Wainwright (UK), Clancy Moore (Irl), TAKA(Irl), Steve Larkin(Irl), Hall McKnight (NI), Ole Scheeren (Ger) Kunle Adeyemi (Nigeria), Andy Groarke (UK), Minsuk Cho (Korea), Samuli Woolsten (Finland), Laurence Lord (Irl), Lucy Jones (Irl). All events were delivered in Dublin and one event with Irish architects was delivered in London at the Design Museum (2013-2015).

Photos by Ste Murray and Shane J Horan