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RIAI Triennial Gold Medal
The RIAI Triennial Gold Medal has been awarded since 1934 to the best building completed in the preceding three years by a member of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Recipients {, class="wikitable" ! Years ! Building ! Architect , - , 1932–1934 , St Thomas' Church, Dublin , Frederick Hicks , - , 1938–1940 , Dublin Airport , Desmond Fitzgerald , - , 1947–1949 , Aspro Factory, Dublin , Alan Hope , - , 1950–1952 , Out-Patient's Department and Treatment Centre at St. Luke's Hospital, Rathgar , Thomas Kennedy , - , 1953–1955 , Busáras, Dublin , Michael Scott , - , 1956–1958 , College of Physical Education, Dominican Convent , Piaras Mac Cionnaith , - , 1959–1961 , Raidió Teilifís Éireann Studios , Michael Scott & Partners , - , 1962–1964 , GEC Factory , Michael Scott & Partners , - , 1965–1967 , Church of St Aengus, Burt , Liam McCormick , - , 1968–1970 , Restaurant Building, UCD , Robin Walker , - , 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Institute Of The Architects Of Ireland
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland ( ga, Institiúid Ríoga Ailtirí na hÉireann) founded in 1839, is the "competent authority for architects and professional body for Architecture in the Republic of Ireland." The RIAI's purpose is "to uphold the highest standards in architecture and to provide impartial and authoritative advice and information in issues affecting architects, the built environment and society." The RIAI's primary roles are in the areas of: Protecting the consumer; Promoting architecture; Supporting architects and architectural technologists; and Regulating architects. The institute is governed by a 26-member council. Activities In addition to providing a range of services to the public, to members and to the State, the RIAI operates annual design awards, and is responsible for awarding the RIAI Gold Medal. This prize is awarded every three years to the best building completed in a given three-year period. The RIAI also awards the James Gandon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currency Centre
The Currency Centre (also known as the Irish Mint) is the mint of coins and printer of banknotes for the Central Bank of Ireland, including the euro currency. The centre is located in Sandyford, Dublin, Ireland. The centre does not print the complete range of euro banknotes; other denominations are imported. The centre was designed by the architect Sam Stephenson, for which he won the RIAI Triennial Gold Medal in 1977-1979. Construction began in 1972, with the first notes being printed in 1974. In 1976 the Currency Centre printed the first notes of Series B along with the first mint of Irish coins. Before the centre was established, Irish coins were produced in the Royal Mint. The first euro coins were minted in the centre in September 1999, whilst the first banknotes were printed in April 2000; these commenced delivery to banks and retailers in September (coins) and October (banknotes) of 2001. The final Irish coins, based on the Irish pound, were minted in September 2000 an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
O'Donnell & Tuomey
O'Donnell + Tuomey is an architectural practice based in Dublin, Ireland, described by ''Architecture Today'' as one of "the godfathers of contemporary Irish architecture". O'Donnell and Tuomey are the recipients of the 2015 Royal Gold Medal, awarded by the RIBA. The practice was established in 1988 by Sheila O'Donnell and John Tuomey, who had both previously worked for Stirling Wilford in London. The pair formed part of Group 91 Architects, the masterplanners for the regeneration of Dublin's Temple Bar district in the early 1990s. Both directors teach at University College Dublin and have lectured at schools of architecture in Europe, the UK and USA, including Harvard Graduate School of Design, Princeton University, Cambridge University and the AA Architectural Association School of Architecture. In 2010 they were elected Honorary Fellows of the American Institute of Architects. In 2013 the practice received the ICON Architecture Practice of the Year Award. When asked about ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Blacam & Meagher
de Blacam & Meagher is an Irish architectural firm formed in 1976."Venice Biennale 2010 Irish Pavilion" , Ireland at Venice website The firm is known for its use of natural materials especially wood. In the book ''Architects Today'' De Blacam & Meagher and are referred to as "the godfathers of contemporary Irish architecture." History After training in and |
Cork Institute Of Technology
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT; ga, Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Chorcaí) was an institute of technology, located in Cork, Ireland. Upon its dissolution, the institute had 17,000 students studying in art, business, engineering, music, drama and science disciplines. The institute had been named as Institute of Technology of the Year in ''The Sunday Times'' University Guide for Ireland on numerous occasions. On 1 January 2021, the institute merged with the Institute of Technology, Tralee to become the Munster Technological University, Ireland's second technological university. Cork Institute of Technology consisted of two constituent faculties and three constituent colleges. The constituent faculties were Engineering and Science, and Business and Humanities. The constituent colleges were the CIT Crawford College of Art and Design, the CIT Cork School of Music and the National Maritime College of Ireland. Faculties were made up of Schools which in turn comprise two or more aca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary McKenna (architect)
Mary may refer to: People * Mary (name), a feminine given name (includes a list of people with the name) Religious contexts * New Testament people named Mary, overview article linking to many of those below * Mary, mother of Jesus, also called the Blessed Virgin Mary * Mary Magdalene, devoted follower of Jesus * Mary of Bethany, follower of Jesus, considered by Western medieval tradition to be the same person as Mary Magdalene * Mary, mother of James * Mary of Clopas, follower of Jesus * Mary, mother of John Mark * Mary of Egypt, patron saint of penitents * Mary of Rome, a New Testament woman * Mary, mother of Zechariah and sister of Moses and Aaron; mostly known by the Hebrew name: Miriam * Mary the Jewess one of the reputed founders of alchemy, referred to by Zosimus. * Mary 2.0, Roman Catholic women's movement * Maryam (surah) "Mary", 19th surah (chapter) of the Qur'an Royalty * Mary, Countess of Blois (1200–1241), daughter of Walter of Avesnes and Margaret of Blois ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murray Ó Laoire Architects
Murray may refer to: Businesses * Murray (bicycle company), an American manufacturer of low-cost bicycles * Murrays, an Australian bus company * Murray International Trust, a Scottish investment trust * D. & W. Murray Limited, an Australian wholesale drapery business * John Murray (publishing house), a British publishing house Fictional characters *Murray Monster, a muppet in ''Sesame Street'' *Little Murray Sparkles, a cat in ''Sesame Street'' * Murray (''Monkey Island''), a character in the video game series * Murray (''Sly Cooper''), a character in the video game series *Murray Slaughter, a regular character in ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'' *Murray, the mascot of the band Dio *Murray, in the 2015 Netflix series '' Richie Rich'' *Murray, a ''Hotel Transylvania'' character *Murray the Cop, in ''Fat Pizza'' *Murray Smith, in ''Swift and Shift Couriers'' People *Murray (surname) *Murray (given name) Places Australia * Division of Murray, federal electoral district in Victor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limerick
Limerick ( ; ga, Luimneach ) is a western city in Ireland situated within County Limerick. It is in the province of Munster and is located in the Mid-West which comprises part of the Southern Region. With a population of 94,192 at the 2016 census, Limerick is the third-most populous urban area in the state, and the fourth-most populous city on the island of Ireland at the 2011 census. The city lies on the River Shannon, with the historic core of the city located on King's Island, which is bounded by the Shannon and Abbey Rivers. Limerick is also located at the head of the Shannon Estuary, where the river widens before it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Limerick City and County Council is the local authority for the city. Geography and political subdivisions At the 2016 census, the Metropolitan District of Limerick had a population of 104,952. On 1 June 2014 following the merger of Limerick City and County Council, a new Metropolitan District of Limerick was formed within ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gilroy McMahon Architects
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Gilroy may refer to: * Gilroy (surname) * Gilroy or John Gilroy (artist) (1898–1985), English artist and illustrator * Gilroy, California, United States ** Gilroy station, commuter rail station * Gilroy College, college in New South Wales, Australia See also * * * Kilroy (other) Kilroy may refer to: * Kilroy (surname) * Kilroy (TV series), ''Kilroy'' (TV series), a BBC day time chat show hosted by Robert Kilroy-Silk * Kilroy, a main character beginning with Season 2 in the television series ''Taken (2017 TV series), Taken ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dublin Institute Of Technology
Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT, ga, Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Cliath) was a major third-level institution in Dublin, Ireland. On 1 January 2019 DIT was dissolved and its functions were transferred to the Technological University Dublin, as TU Dublin City Campus. The institution began with the establishment of the first technical education institution in Ireland, in 1887, and progressed through various legal and governance models, culminating in autonomy under a statute of 1992. DIT was recognised particularly for degree programmes in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, Science, Marketing, Hospitality, Music, Optometry, Pharmaceuticals, Construction, Digital Media and Journalism. It was ranked, in 2014, in Times Higher Education's top 100 university-level institutions globally under 50 years old. Influential contributions to policy debates have often placed DIT at the heart of many diverse aspects of public life in Dublin. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kennedy Fitzgerald Architects
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