The Lark Concert Hall, Balbriggan

The Lark Theatre is a new 400-seat venue and music school facility in the town of Balbriggan. The structure is part of the Irish Institute of Music and Song campus and is located next to a three-storey Georgian House which provides accommodation for visiting artists and scholars. The building itself also provides classrooms suitable for large groups which also serve as rehearsal rooms for the recital hall.

RIAI President, Sean Mahon FRIAI, said:

The level of public engagement this year has been extraordinary, and I want to extend a warm congratulations to both the winner, and the runners up. The Lark Concert Hall truly exemplifies the excellence and innovation that the RIAI Public Choice Award stands for. With a record number of votes cast and a growing level of interest in the Public Choice Award, we can see the increasing public recognition of how quality architecture has the power to improve lives and shape the society we envision. Together, we are building a better future, one thoughtfully designed space at a time.