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The Irish Architecture Foundation (IAF) has announced highlights of the fifth annual Open House Dublin, which takes place from 7 to 10 October 2010. Over one weekend, Dublin buildings of all types and periods will open up their doors to allow citizens explore the architecture of their city.

2010 is an exceptional year in Irish architecture and to mark the completion of new urban landmarks as well as the innovative work of Irish architects across all scales, the IAF has adopted the theme big, small, global. Curated by Dr Sandra O’Connell, this year’s programme juxtaposes tours of new city landmarks – such as the enigmatic Aviva Stadium (STW Architects and Populous) and the iconic Samuel Beckett Bridge (Santiago Calatrava) – with the residential scale, where design innovation is shown in exemplary extensions and one-off houses by A2 Architects, DTA Architects and Niall McLaughlin Architects.
Historic gems include architectural tours of Leinster House and the Casino in Marino, while an old merchant’s house on Bachelor’s Walk has been imaginatively adapted as the new CityArts Centre (McCulloughMulvin Architects).

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Posted: 29/06/2010 14:45:14

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