RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: Nano Nagle Place – Genesis of the Project, Preparation of Design and Implementation

The registration for the RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: Nano Nagle Place – Genesis of the Project, Preparation of Design and Implementation is now closed. 

We are delighted to announce a collaboration between the RIAI and the Heritage Contractors Register to present a new monthly RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series. This webinar will be recorded for future delivery via RIAI DigitalChalk.

The series will begin on Thursday 24 June, 12.00 - 13.30 with a presentation on 'Nano Nagle Place – genesis of the project, preparation of design and implementation' by Pat Ruane Architectural Conservation Officer, Cork City Council and Gareth O’Callaghan MRIAI, RIAI Grade 1 Conservation Architect, JCA Architects. The Nano Nagle Place projects was the Winner Urban Design / Master planning Category in the RIAI Architecture Awards 2020.

The aim of this CPD series is to support the maintenance of a high level of professional competence among practitioners whose work involves protected structures and other significant elements of the architectural heritage. The presentations will focus on both the philosophy of conservation and the management of materials on conservation projects.

Taking part in the series will provide Architects, as specifiers for heritage projects, with insight into how the works they specify are carried out by craftsmen in heritage projects.  Each talk will include the craftsman’s personal perspective on the conservation and restoration works in which they specialise.

Webinar Aim

Pat Ruane will discuss:

• Project background.
• Commissioning of an Integrated Development Strategy following the Burra Charter principles.
• Preparation of a Statement of Significance for the buildings and contents.
• Development of general proposals, taking into account the Statement of Significance.
• Ensuring a suitable level of ambition for this site (Interreg project ‘Converting Sacred Spaces’ 2003 – 2005).
• Reconstituting the working group with a new brief and appropriate expertise.

Gareth O’Callaghan will discuss:

• How JCA architects became involved, developing the brief in detail, identifying the works needed for the existing historic buildings and developing a practical strategy for regeneration, integrating the retained historic buildings and new construction.
• The planning process, appeal and grant.
• The construction phase, revised design, detail developed.
• The process of implementation of the refurbishment on site.
• Communication with client body; the Sisters and the Board.
• Liaison with contractors, ensuring good standards and avoidance of delays.

Pat Ruane Biography 

Pat Ruane, Architectural Conservation Officer from Cork City Council is originally from Co. Mayo and graduated in architecture from UCD School of Architecture in 1984.

He worked both at home and further afield for a number of years before returning to Ireland to study for a masters degree in urban and building conservation.  He subsequently worked on his own and with other conservation practices on projects throughout the country before becoming Conservation Officer with Cork City Council in 2000.

His focus is on the ordinary buildings of town and country, intimately assoiciated with the everyday life of a community.

Gareth O’Callaghan Biography 

Gareth is an RIAI Grade 1 Conservation Architect. He is a director of JCA Architects, a Cork city-based practice with specialist expertise in conservation.

Gareth has extensive experience of working on building conservation related projects, and his role within JCA involves making modern interventions in historic building fabric as well as general building conservation projects where consolidation and repair are required. He is interested in advanced conservation repair techniques such as brickwork repair and stonework consolidation.

Gareth is a lecturer in building conservation at Cork Centre for Architectural Education (CCAE) which offers a Batchelor of Architecture degree course.

Please note the following dates for the RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series, details to follow:

9 September
7 October
11 November
9 December

How to Join the Webinar

On receipt of payment, the CPD section will forward you the Zoom link and an access code to join the webinar, at the specified time and date. Note: This link should not be shared with others; it is unique to you. Before joining, be sure to check your systems requirements to avoid any connection issue.