The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has launched Irish Cities in Crisis – the most comprehensive book on Irish cities to date. The book, launched at the National Gallery of Ireland, spans 678 pages of content by 29 contributors and includes case studies and examples of projects on successful European cities.  Irish Cities in […]

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has announced the winners and commended recipients of the RIAI Emerging Awards 2024 and the RIAI Student Awards 2024 at their conference in the RDS. The RIAI Emerging Awards recognise new talent within Irish Architecture. The RIAI Student Awards foster excellence and support for the next generation […]

In its Pre-Budget Submission, the RIAI lays out eleven targeted actions that will enable the delivery of more affordable housing, introduce plan-led development of our towns and cities, and create more sustainable and climate-friendly communities across all of Ireland. Speaking at the launch of their Pre-Budget Submission, Sean Mahon, RIAI President said: “The actions identified in […]

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has announced the winners of the 2024 RIAI Architecture Awards. The Awards Jury selected 20 winners across 9 different categories, including Sustainability, Restoration and Repair, and Urban Design and Public Realm. The RIAI Public Choice Award – where the Irish public select their favourite building or […]

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) is delighted to announce the winner of the prestigious RIAI Public Choice Award. With over 20,000 votes cast by the general public, this year’swinner isThe Lark Concert Hall in Balbriggan, Fingal, by Stephen Foley Architects and CAMPUS.  The overwhelming support reflects the project’s outstanding contribution to […]

The Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland (RIAI), in collaboration with the Simon Communities of Ireland, is delighted to announce the launch of the RIAI Simon Open Door Campaign, now celebrating its 20th year. To date, the campaign has raised over €1.4 million to tackle homelessness in Ireland. This year, the campaign will run from […]

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has today awarded the RIAI Silver Medal for Housing to two exemplary housing projects in Dublin by O’Mahony Pike Architects. This is the first time the medal has been awarded jointly to two projects.  The awards were presented at the RIAI and Department of Housing, Local […]

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has, today, awarded two Silver Medals for Conservation and Restoration for buildings exemplifying innovation and architectural ingenuity in conserving and restoring Ireland’s cultural and built heritage. The projects considered were completed in the periods of 2014–2016 and 2017–2019. The medal is awarded several years after completion so […]

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland has awarded the Gandon Medal of Lifetime Achievement in Architecture to Rupert Maddock of Waterford City and County Council. The Gandon Medal is the highest personal award given to an Architect in Ireland.  Rupert Maddock studied at the School of Architecture at UCD and joined Waterford City Council in […]

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has announced the winners of the 2023 RIAI Awards. The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future and the awards recognise the contribution Registered Architects make to the built environment. The RIAI announced 19 winners across 12 categories, including […]