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Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future
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RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, The Marshall Building, London School of Economics and Political Science by Grafton Architects. Photo Nick Kane
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, The Marshall Building, London School of Economics and Political Science by Grafton Architects. Photo Nick Kane
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, The Marshall Building, London School of Economics and Political Science by Grafton Architects. Photo Nick Kane

Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future
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RIAI Public Choice Winner, 10 - 12 Hanover Quay, Dublin Docklands by O Mahony Pike Architects with Mola Architects. Photo Donal Murphy
RIAI Public Choice Winner, 10 - 12 Hanover Quay, Dublin Docklands by O Mahony Pike Architects with Mola Architects. Photo Donal Murphy
RIAI Public Choice Winner, 10 - 12 Hanover Quay, Dublin Docklands by O Mahony Pike Architects with Mola Architects. Photo Donal Murphy

Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future
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RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Cobh Public Realm Urban Design Plan by Cork County Council, Capital Projects Department.
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Cobh Public Realm Urban Design Plan by Cork County Council, Capital Projects Department.
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Cobh Public Realm Urban Design Plan by Cork County Council, Capital Projects Department.

Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future
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RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Bottleworks, Barrow Street by Henry J Lyons. Photo Aisling McCoy
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Bottleworks, Barrow Street by Henry J Lyons. Photo Aisling McCoy
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Bottleworks, Barrow Street by Henry J Lyons. Photo Aisling McCoy

Inspiring excellence in architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future
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RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Middleton Park Gate Lodge by TAKA Architects. Photo Alice Clancy
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Middleton Park Gate Lodge by TAKA Architects. Photo Alice Clancy
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Middleton Park Gate Lodge by TAKA Architects. Photo Alice Clancy

RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2022, Le Fanu Skate-BMX and Play Park by Enriqueta Llabres Valls
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Le Fanu Skate-BMX and Play Park by Enriqueta Llabres Valls
Le Fanu Skate-BMX and Play Park by Enriqueta Llabres Valls
Le Fanu Skate-BMX and Play Park by Enriqueta Llabres Valls

RIAI Gold Medal 2010-2012, “Architecture is an invaluable gift to society”, Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland
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The Lyric Theatre by O Donnell + Tuomey. Photo Dennis Gilbert
The Lyric Theatre by O Donnell + Tuomey. Photo Dennis Gilbert
The Lyric Theatre by O Donnell + Tuomey. Photo Dennis Gilbert
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