Making Place Better

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This is a central portal for placemaking that harnesses the agency of communities across Ireland to amplify their potential in a way that can transform their physical, social, psychological well being.

Reimagine is a nationwide placemaking programme by the Irish Architecture Foundation, working with communities across Ireland to co-create and co-design solutions to problems or opportunities they’ve identified in their locality.

Reimagine matches architects with local partners, enabling communities to play an active role in the development of their neighbourhoods, streetscapes, parks, villages and towns.

Find out more about our projects in the “Fieldwork” section, and stay up to daye on the “News” page. Go to “Resources” for toolkits, videos, essays, and information on our clinics, and to “About” to find out more about us.

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Workers’ Villages – Exhibition

The Reimagine Workers' Villages exhibition is a celebration of the work and legacy of architect Frank Gibney by the Irish Architecture Foundation, and the contribution of the communities that were created through his innovative Bord na Móna villages. Public Reception: November 9th, 5.30 pm

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New Life for Old Buildings

New Life for Old Buildings is an event bringing people together to discuss the future use of vacant buildings in our towns and villages. Join us on February 10th at 3pm, in the Science Gallery, Dublin.

New Life for Old Buildings – Site Visit Series: Dún Laoghaire

February 11th, 11am - 1pm

Are you in the process of bringing a vacant property back into use? Perhaps you have an empty shop you want to turn into a home? Join us in Dún Laoghaire to view a retail-to-home conversion in progress, and meet other people who are also undertaking this labour of love.

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Reimagine Cafe – Town Centre First

December 6, 1pm - 2pm

Our final Reimagine Cafe for the year will be held in the Science Gallery, Dublin as part of the Housing Unlocked exhibition. This cafe will focus on Town Centre First initiatives, include the the IAF's Hometown Architect programme. Speakers in include Mairead Hunt and Philip Crowe.

Estate: Reimagine Session with Verity Jane Keefe and Dominic Stevens

What is an estate? What could an estate be? This workshop is an exploration of the housing estate, open to everyone including architects, urbanists, artists, community groups and - most importantly - residents.

Hometown Architect Open Call – Information Sessions

Join us online for information sessions on the Hometown Architect open call on November 23rd and December 13th, to learn more about the process and clarify any queries. Register here today.

Exhibition Reception: Workers’ Villages

You are invited to the official opening of the Workers' Villages exhibition in the Science Gallery in Dublin on November 9th, at 5.30pm.

Reimagine Workers Villages Colloquium – What Next?

November 9th, 3pm - 5pm

As the Irish Architecture Foundation winds up this phase of the Workers' Village project, we are hosting an event that explores some of the themes connected to the project which will bring together academics, architects, and community members to think together about the legacy and future story of the Bord na Mona villages.

Colloquium Open Call: Workers’ Villages, What Next?

On November 9th, the IAF will host a Workers’ Villages colloquium, which will bring together academics, architects and community members to think together about the legacy and future story of the Bord na Mona villages. The IAF is inviting submissions for two essays to be included in this colloquium.