About Reimagine

Reimagine is a nationwide placemaking programme by the Irish Architecture Foundation, that works 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. We truly believe architecture has the power to improve the way we live and how we think about our built environment. By bringing people together from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, we can create a more inclusive conversation that will inspire a better-built environment for everyone.

This website acts as a central portal, with information on placemaking toolkits and training, a free webinar archive, case studies, essays and the latest placemaking news. The Reimagine team also host a wide range of events during the year, including informal cafés, panel talks and workshops.

Since 2019, Reimagine has worked with twelve communities around Ireland on projects identified by the communities themselves. Through annual Open Calls, we select communities to work with design teams on solutions to improve their built environment. Find out more about these project on our Fieldwork page.

The Reimagine programme was initially developed with funding from the Creative Ireland Programme’s National Creativity Fund. Reimagine and associated projects are now funded by the Arts Council, Department of Rural and Community Development and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Irish Architecture Foundation is principally funded by the Arts Council, Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, Office of Public Works, which enables us to deliver projects like Reimagine.