This series of talks explore theory, policy and practise of Placemaking and creative best practices in urban design, the aim is to inform and inspire creative discourse. To start a dialogue between the citizen and the shape of their built environment.
What makes a great place to live? Who is responsible for creating the places in which we live, work and play? How can we make the most of our environment for a better quality of life? These are just some of the questions to be explored at the placemaking series of talks taking place as part of Architecture at the Edge Placemaking Symposium on Sept 29th at the O’Donoghue Centre & Theatre, NUI Galway.
The placemaking talks and workshops will explore creative ideas around architecture. We understand that our built environment impacts on our personal well-being, economic prosperity, and social cohesion. So how do we create that kind of environment? The aim of this series is to inform and inspire creative discourse, and to start a dialogue between citizens about their built environment.
Speakers include:
Carole Pollard - President, RIAI
Giulia Vallone- Senior Executive Architect, Cork County Council
Frank McDonald- Former Environmental Editor of the Irish Times
Gerry Cahill - Architect
Deirdre McDermott- Former National President ICOMOS Ireland
Peter Carroll - A2 Architects
Philip Crowe- CEO & Co-founder of Space Engagers
Sean Harrington - Sean Harrington Architects
Prof. Kevin Leyden – School of Political Science & Sociology, NUI Galway
Rosie Webb - Senior Architect, Limerick City & Co. Councils
Agenda
9:15 Registration
Foyer
9:30 Welcome & Running Order of the Day
Auditorium
Opening Address - Cathal O’Donoghue, Dean of Arts & Sciences, NUI Galway
SESSION 1: Theory and Policy
10:00 -10:45
Auditorium
Carole Pollard – President, RIAI
Frank McDonald – Former Environmental Editor of the Irish Times
Deirdre McDermott – Former President ICOMOS Ireland, joint Baile project co-ordinator and architect and urbanist (DMD Asociates)
Philip Crowe – CEO & Co-founder of Space Engagers
Chair - Prof. Kevin Leyden – School of Political Science & Sociology, NUI Galway
10:45 -11:10 Q&A
Auditorium
11:10-11:30 Break
Foyer
SESSION 2: Practise
11:30-12:30
Auditorium
Gerry Cahill, Architect
Peter Carroll, A2 Architects
Giulia Vallone – Senior Executive Architect, Cork County Council
Sean Harrington, Sean Harrington Architects
Chair - Rosie Webb, Senior Architect, Limerick City & County Councils
12:30-1:00 Summary of Key Themes and Challenges
Auditorium
Chair - Rosie Webb, Senior Architect, Limerick City & County Councils
1:00-2:00 Break before workshops
WORKSHOPS
Community Workshops are open to attendees of talks at a discounted rate and can be booked through the link below. Workshop details can be viewed here.