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RIAI Gold Medal 2010-2012, “Architecture is an invaluable gift to society”, Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland
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The Lyric Theatre by O Donnell + Tuomey. Photo Dennis Gilbert
The Lyric Theatre by O Donnell + Tuomey. Photo Dennis Gilbert
The Lyric Theatre by O Donnell + Tuomey. Photo Dennis Gilbert

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture
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RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Beyond the Trees: Avondale House & Forest Park in County Wicklow by van Dijk Architects and Stöger + Kölbl Architekten. Photo Shane Walsh
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Beyond the Trees: Avondale House & Forest Park in County Wicklow by van Dijk Architects and Stöger + Kölbl Architekten. Photo Shane Walsh
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Beyond the Trees: Avondale House & Forest Park in County Wicklow by van Dijk Architects and Stöger + Kölbl Architekten. Photo Shane Walsh

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture
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RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Printing House Square by McCullough Mulvin Architects and O’Mahony Pike Architects. Photo Ros Kavanagh
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Printing House Square by McCullough Mulvin Architects and O’Mahony Pike Architects. Photo Ros Kavanagh
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Printing House Square by McCullough Mulvin Architects and O’Mahony Pike Architects. Photo Ros Kavanagh

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture
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RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, International Rugby Experience in Limerick by Niall McLaughlin Architects. Photo Nick Kane
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, International Rugby Experience in Limerick by Niall McLaughlin Architects. Photo Nick Kane
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, International Rugby Experience in Limerick by Niall McLaughlin Architects. Photo Nick Kane

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture
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RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, An Tuí by Karen Brownlee Architects. Photo Aisling McCoy
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, An Tuí by Karen Brownlee Architects. Photo Aisling McCoy
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, An Tuí by Karen Brownlee Architects. Photo Aisling McCoy

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture
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RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, ESB Headquarters by Grafton Architects and O Mahony Pike Architects. Photo Alice Clancy
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, ESB Headquarters by Grafton Architects and O Mahony Pike Architects. Photo Alice Clancy
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, ESB Headquarters by Grafton Architects and O Mahony Pike Architects. Photo Alice Clancy

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture
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RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Béal na Bláth Centenary project by Cork County Council CPIU Architects with Scott Tallon Walker Architects and Professor Finola O Kane.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Béal na Bláth Centenary project by Cork County Council CPIU Architects with Scott Tallon Walker Architects and Professor Finola O Kane.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2023, Béal na Bláth Centenary project by Cork County Council CPIU Architects with Scott Tallon Walker Architects and Professor Finola O Kane.
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