Slow Architecture and Place - Floating Exhibition
Saturday 04 September 2010
Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000149 EndHTML:0000004808 StartFragment:0000000199 EndFragment:0000004774 StartSelection:0000000199 EndSelection:0000004774 From Belmont to Dublin ~ Moving architecture along the Grand CanalA travelling exhibition along the Grand Canal
Slow Architecture and Place
9 September – 21 October
Contained in 107B courtesy of the Heritage Boat Association,– ‘Slow Architecture and Place’ – is a travelling exhibition that will follow the Grand Canal from the Shannon to Dublin from 9 September (launch) to 21 October. On its evocative journey, the boat will visit seven canal-side towns and locations, where the theme and exhibition will be discussed by participating architects and artists with the local community, including schools.
‘Slow Architecture and Place’ explores responses to the current challenges of our built environment such as rediscovering the joy of making and building, and observing more closely the patterns and rhythms of a place. It investigates how we can encourage people and communities to take time to make a place their own. Architect and organiser Mike Haslam, says: “This exhibition and research project should be a timely reminder to us all of the importance of thoughtful design in forming our built environment and, as a travelling exhibition, enjoys both the participation of design professionals and the general public alike”.
Participating Artists and Architects:
Caelan Bristow, Róisín de Buitléar, Michael Carroll, Donaghy + Dimond architects, Susan Dunford, Seán Harrington Architects, Emmet Kenny.
Locations and Dates for the travelling exhibition are:
9 September, Belmont Mill, Co Offaly
16 September, Tullamore Canal Quay
23 September, Daingean Canal Quay
30 September, Edenderry Canal Basin
7 October, Robertstown Canal Quay
14 October, Naas Canal Basin
21 October, Dublin Waterways Visitor Centre
There will be an associated lecture and discussion in each location at 6pm on the day of the boat arrival (see above), while some locations also feature school workshops. A final event and panel discussion on the topic of ‘Slow Architecture and Place’ will be held in Dublin on Thursday, 21 October, 5pm at the Waterways Visitor Centre. For more information on events see www.slowarchitecture.ie <http://www.slowarchitecture.ie/>
For further information and images relating to the exhibition, please contact Mike Haslam at Solearth Architects, E mike@solearth.com <mailto:mike@solearth.com> , www.slowarchitecture <http://www.slowarchitecture> , or Dr Sandra O’Connell, E sandra@architectureireland.ie
Sinéad O'Reilly l Arts Officer l Offaly County Council l Charleville Rd l Tullamore l Co. Offaly l 057 9357400 l www.offaly.ie/arts