April 2008

Architecture Ireland April Edition.

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March 2008

Architecture Ireland March Edition.

Conversation between Architecture Ireland, EASA Ireland, and John Tuomey.

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Press Launch - Monday March 10th

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IRELAND’S FIRST EVER EUROPEAN ARCHITECTURE ASSEMBLY TO TAKE PLACE THIS SUMMER

The European Architecture Students Assembly Ireland 2008 (EASA Ireland) was launched by Ruairi Quinn TD today, Monday 10th March 2008, at the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI).

This is the first time for Ireland to host the annual event in its 27 year history. EASA will bring together 400 design students from 50 European countries for two weeks. Workshops, lectures, debates, exhibitions and excursions will take place across locations in Dublin and Letterfrack, Co. Galway from 9th to 24th August 2008.

The theme for EASA 2008 is ‘Adaptation’ and a series of events, including public lectures with prominent Irish architects, will address issues such as sustainability, suburban sprawl and rural housing.

Launching the event Ruairi Quinn TD, Labour Party Spokesperson on Education & Science said,

“There was never anything like this in my generation. The partnerships with other European countries are vital for highlighting Ireland’s highly-influential professional society. This is a great opportunity not only for the dedicated people involved but for the host locations like Letterfrack which will be reinvigorated by the multi-disciplinary and multicultural activities.”

Speaking at the event, Seán ó Laoire, RIAI President said,

“The RIAI is strongly supportive of this celebrated and unique event. Encouraging cooperation between students from across Europe is vitally important for this generation. This is especially relevant when it comes to creating innovative building solutions to global challenges such as climate change.”

Speaking about the programme of activities Hugo Lamont, EASA Ireland Co-ordinator explained,

“Ireland has clearly undergone massive changes. As architects, urbanists and planners, it is fundamental to actively analyse the adaptations and changes that have come to pass in the space of a generation. Existing models of development, rapid suburbanisation and subsequent sprawl are some of the important issues which will be addressed at the workshops.

“One of the flagship workshops is an international design and building competition Green Room. Entrants are asked to invent a new learning space where children can find out about sustainable and environmentally friendly living.

The 28th Assembly will be hosted by Letterfrack Furniture College, Co.Galway and is supported by major public and private sector sponsors. All events are being co-ordinated by a voluntary team of students.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Elaine Ryan/ Laura Wipfler at Montague Communications
Telephone: 01- 830 3116 Mobile: 087 295 1096/ 087 6252217

Notes to the editor:

EASA is a non-profit organisation. Participants pay an entry fee, but the bulk of the money comes from sponsors, both in the public and private sectors. Financial sponsorship is both urgently needed and greatly ap­preciated in order to provide as much support and resources as possible to workshops and lectures, the visible output of the annual assembly.

1st March 2008

EASA008 is featured in the News section of Mark Magazine. [LINK]

20 Febuary 2008

EASA008 was featured in Plan Magazine
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14 February 2008

EASA008 was featured in the news section of'Archiseek' Online Architecture Resources
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31 January 2008

EASA008 was featured in the bulletin section of'Architecture Ireland' Magazine
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31 January 2008

EASA008 was featured as an article in Issue 17 of 'Building Material' Magazine. Cowritten by Hugo Lamont and Jurrien Van Duijkeren
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10 November 2007.

EASA008 was featured in the weekend supplement of the Irish Examiner
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