Seminar on architecture of timber at Solstice on Saturday

International and academic speakers

To mark the success of the current exhibition in Solstice gallery, 'There is a forest but my house is built from trees grown far away', a seminar on Saturday will focus on how can we find a new form of architecture embedded in timber, and where should our focus lie to achieve this? It is open to all members of the public as well as students.

Chaired by Peter Carroll, senior lecturer at the School of Architecture at University of Limerick (SAUL), the seminar will feature presentations from guest and keynote speakers with a command and track record in the utilisation of wood in architecture. The seminar will include discussions on the ongoing timber research from universities across Ireland.

Guest speaker will be Børre Skodvin of Jensen & Skodvin Architects, Norway. Established in Oslo in 1995, Jensen and Skodvin Architects realise ideas in the form of built work while contributing to the development of the tectonic culture of architectural profession and with a deep concern for utilising wood.

A keynote address will be given by Merritt Bucholz and Karen McEvoy, Bucholz McEvoy Architects, Ireland. Established in Dublin in 1996, Bucholz McEvoy Architects are known for their outstanding contribution to timber technology, sustainability and architectural design. Their new administrative office building currently under construction for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is one such project that will set a benchmark for timber technology and sustainable design in commercial building.

Other guest speakers from universities across Ireland will include; Miriam Dunn (School of Architecture, UL), Donaghy Dimond (School of Architecture, UCD), Nuala Flood (Queen’s University Belfast), Ana Nikolayenia (Centre for Architectural Education, UCC) and Marcin Wojcik (Dublin School of Architecture, TUD).

The exhibition will be open from 11am - 4pm on the day and continues until 25th March. This Saturday's symposium runs from 12 noon to 3.30pm.

This event is part of the Learning & Engagement Programme which accompanies the exhibition. It is designed by Solstice and funded by The Arts Council’s ‘Engaging With Architecture’ Scheme.

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