The International Rugby Experience in Limerick has won an Architectiral Association of Ireland Award. The jury described the building as ‘a beautifully crafted artefact…absolutely incredible in terms of the technical competence’ .
At the RIAI Annual Conference on the 4th of October Niall McLaughlin will give a talk titled ‘ Town and Country’ and will be looking at four recent projects: Two urban housing projects in London and a chapel and hut in idyllic rural locations. The chosen theme for the conference is Strength, Utility and Grace, reminding delegates of the three qualities that Vitruvius demanded of his work, and qualities that posses an enduring relevance for today.