The redesign of a new office and gallery space for the Irish Architecture Foundation -
a space that reflects the ethos of the IAF and is a catalyst for the development of the foundation.
Aim
To design a space and build the physical elements to create a multifunctional workroom. To create a public exhibition space, drop in centre and an office for IAF staff.
We are going to run a competition, which involves the public having 1/3 of the vote. We will post up the submissions on our website which has had 24,000 unique visitors since February and 3,500 people on our e- mailing list.
Great exposure for the architects involved!
A space must conveys the following:
- architecture as activity
- public private connection
- visibility in a basement
- consider way-finding and signage
- to be used by a broad audience
Method
Using existing structures, limitations and furniture, re-think the space and it’s use.
Space 30sqm
€1,000 budget is available for materials & construction.
2 stage competition
Proposals submitted for selection
One winning team
Priorities for judging: achievable, budget, realistic, inspiring, small idea/big impact
Duration
Stage 1: 5 x drawings/animations by email/DVD with philosophy and method submitted 31st July to director@architecturefoundation.ie.
These images will be posted on our website for the public vote.
Panel: IAF + Guest + Public Vote (post on IAF website for 2 weeks august)
Stage 2:End of August: winning team announced deliver design + construction in September.
Launch end of September:
CALL INTO THE OFFICE TO TAKE PHOTOS AND MEASUREMENTS
CALL FIRST TO MAKE SURE WE ARE IN. Tel 01 6768863
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