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In 1780, John Dawson, Viscount Carlow and 1st Earl of Portarlington commissioned James Gandon to design a new mansion on his Co. Laois estate. Work progressed on the house from 1790, and the landscape was re-designed, but by the time
The IAA is seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to join its board of directors. This is an exciting opportunity to make an important contribution to a dynamic, vibrant, cultural institution as it approaches its fiftieth anniversary.
The second iteration of the engagement with local primary schools, piloted successfully in 2023, has just been completed.
EXHIBITIONS
to be filled
17 January – 28 February 2025
Architecture Gallery
EXHIBITIONS
Architectural
Presidents
Architecture Gallery,
11 May — 22 December, 2023
Chemins de migration combines colour and black and white photographs with sound and video, and Troubadour and Sephardic songs, in an immersive event. It centres on sites in southern France where we experienced that strange sense of migration and place.
Buildings End:
An Ultimology Drafting Room
First Floor,
14 September — 18 October, 2023
Chemins de migration combines colour and black and white photographs with sound and video, and Troubadour and Sephardic songs, in an immersive event. It centres on sites in southern France where we experienced that strange sense of migration and place.
RESOURCES
The Dictionary of Irish Architects contains biographical and bibliographical information on architects, builders and craftsmen born or working in Ireland during the period 1720 to 1940, and information on the buildings on which they worked.
The IAA Catalogue contains information on publicly accessible material held by the Archive including architectural drawings and related documents, photographs and the Archive’s reference library.
ROOMs IN NO. 45
Rooms in No. 45 provide a gracious and elegant environment for daytime events, from conferences to weddings, or evening receptions for up to 200 guests.
Large or small, every donation helps secure the future of the collection. We are very grateful for your support.
Large or small, every donation helps secure the future of the collection. We are very grateful for your support.
