26 – 28 SEPTEMBER 2014 PROGRAMME

WATERFORDFESTIVAL OF

ARCHITECTURE

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SUNDAY28------------------------------------------------- WREATH LAYING JOHN ROBERTS GRAVE

By Dean Maria Jansson, Christ Church Cathedral and Fr. Paul Waldron, Administrator, Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity.Followed by a recital from choirs of both John Roberts designed cathedrals; The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, and The Cathedral Youth Choir.

LOCATION: GREYFRIARSDATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2014TIME: 1:00 PM-------------------------------------------------AFTERNOON TEA AND TOURS AT WATERFORD CASTLE IN AID OF FOCUS IRELAND

Travel through time andexplore the rich heritageof Waterford Castle. Take aa family friendly guidednature tour with the castle groundskeeper or explore the history of the castle with localhistorian Julian Walton.Tours are followed byafternoon tea. Booking: Call WaterfordCastle on 051 878203

MEET: HOTEL FOYER - 3.15PM AFTERNOON TEA: 4.15PMCOST: €20 PP / €60 FOR GROUPS OF FOUR AT: WATERFORD CASTLE DATE: SEPTEMBER 28TIME: 3:15 PM - 5:45 PM(ALL PROCEEDS AFTER COSTS TO FOCUS IRELAND)

-------------------------------------------------FILM SCREENING ’Omar’ (15A) + a short film, ‘Irish Folk Furniture’Film set against the backdrop of the separation wall between Israel & Palestine. Plus, Short animated film about the culture and social history of Irish folk furniture.

LOCATION: GARTER LANE ARTS CENTREDATE: SEPTEMBER 28TIME: 8:00 PM TICKETS: €9 (€6 CONCESSION) -------------------------------------------------

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Festival Chairperson: Tom Finnegan Festival Co-Ordinator: Fumbally Exchange.

Media Partners:Mediahelm.ie, ShadowMarketing.ie , True-Output.com

WFA Commitee:Tom Finnegan, Maria Fewer (Treasurer), Sharon O’Brien, Maire Henry, Rupert Maddock, John Gavin, Joan Dalton, Rebecca Reynolds, Garry Forristal, Tomasz Usyk, , Agnieszka Rojowski, Emer Powell, Justin Kearns, Robbin Whelan,

Thanks to:John Gavin, Colm O’Connor - TrueOutput:, Robin Whelan, Seamus Frisby - MediaHelm, Justin Kearns - Shadow Marketing, Joan Dalton - Theatre Royal, Rebecca Reynolds - Focus Ireland, Garry Forristal - Forristal Architects, Harry Bent, Tomasz Usyk, Agnieszka Rojowski, Margaret Organ - Waterford County Arts Officer, Mary McCaffrey, Fiona McHardy, Emer Powell - Waterford Viking Triangle. Teachers & Students of WIT.

The Granary, Kinsella Solicitors, Frank Fox, General Office Supplies, Brendan Cummins, Kneisel Jewelers, Peter O’Connor, Nolan Construction, Fitzwilton Hotel, Granville Hotel

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FRIDAY26 -------------------------------------------------FAIRBROOK AND MOUNT CONGREVEAUTUMN TOUR

Guided tours of two of Waterford’s most historic gardens. Ticket price includes lunch at Fairbrook House. Meeting at 11am at Fairbrook and then on to Mount Congreve. Tickets: €30 Call 051 855038. Limited Numbers, book early. www.garterlane.ie

LOCATION: FAIRBROOK HOUSE & MOUNT CONGREVEDATE: SEPTEMBER 26TIME: 11:00 AM-------------------------------------------------WIT DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE DAY

Welcome by Sharon O’Brien, Acting Head of the Department of Architecture, WIT.

LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 26TIME: 2:30 PM-------------------------------------------------WALL TO WALL: NEW WAYS OF WORKING

Optimise Design Directors Denise O’Connor and Catherine Crowe (RTE Television ‘Design Doctors’) discuss their approach to architecture through a presentation. They will also examine how architects worked in the past, how this has changed in recent years and what the future might look like for architects.

LOCATION: GRANARY

DATE: SEPTEMBER 26TIME: 2:45 PM-------------------------------------------------IRISH WALLED TOWNS NETWORK: TALK BY COLM MURRAY OF THE HERITAGE COUNCIL

Colm will discuss the work of the Irish Walled Towns Network and its links to the International

Walled Towns Friendship Circle (WTFC), which is the International association for the sustainable development of walled towns, walled cities and fortified historic towns.

LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 26TIME: 4:00 PM-------------------------------------------------WALLS TO CLIMB: PRESENTATIONS OF STUDENT WORK

Students from the Department of Architecture will present a quick overview of their design projects.

LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 26TIME: 5:00 PM-------------------------------------------------OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE WATERFORD FESTIVAL OF ARCHITECTURE

Official launch of the Waterford Festival of Architecture 2014 with the Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan and the President of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (R.I.A.I) Mr. Robin Mandal. Introduction by Focus Ireland.

LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 26 TIME: 6:00 PM-------------------------------------------------FESTIVE WALL: FESTIVAL HUB – FACADE DESIGN IDEAS

The RIAI President will present the prize for the winning proposal for the Festival Hub – Facade Design Ideas Student Design Competition. A collaboration between Waterford City and County Council and the Department of Architecture WIT for creative ideas for a new Festivals Office at 23 Lady Lane.

LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2014TIME: 6:30 PM

-------------------------------------------------ORIGAMI WALL: A LECTURE BY VALERIE MULVIN OF MCCULLOUGH MULVIN ARCHITECTS

Valerie Mulvin will discuss the city wall as referenced in her design for the Waterford City Library and insights into design concepts for the new Waterford Fire Station which will become the regional centre for fire fighting, river rescue, public consultation and training for the whole of the South East of Ireland.

LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 26TIME: 6:45 PM-------------------------------------------------FOCUS IRELANDSLEEPOUT Students from Dept of Architecture WIT will be having a sleep out and sponsored pillow fight in aid of Focus Ireland.

LOCATION: GRANARY DATE: SEPTEMBER 26TIME: 8:00 PM-------------------------------------------------

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SATURDAY27 --------------------------------------------------VIKING TRIANGLE TOUR AND TALK ON PROJECT STORY

An overview of the past & present history of the Waterford Viking Triangle project, including buildings earmarked for renovation & future public realm projects planned with City Architect Rupert Maddock.

DEPARTS: WATERFORD DISCOVER IRELAND CENTRE DATE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2014TIME: 10:00 AM-------------------------------------------------WATERFORDS MEDIEVAL MUSEUM ARCHITECTURE

A tour of the RIAI and LAMA and Civic Trust award winning Medieval Museum with lead Architects Agnieszka and Bartosz Rojowski LOCATION: MEDIEVAL MUSEUMDATE: SEPTEMBER 27TIME: 11:00 AM-------------------------------------------------HIP HOMES DRAWING WORKSHOP (8-12 YRS)

Calling young designers! Artist Sarah Edmondson invites you to join her in the Granary for an art workshop where she will teach you how to draw and design the floor plan of your ideal home. Materials provided. To be confirmed

LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 27TIME: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM------------------------------------------------

-------------------------------------------------TALK AND WALK INTO THE HISTORY OF O’CONNELL ST

Walk with historian Richie Ryan through the past and present of The Port of Waterford Building, the old Granary building and the Dominican church.

DEPARTS: PORT OF WATERFORD BUILDINGDATE: SEPTEMBER 27TIME: 12:00 PM-------------------------------------------------ARCHITECTURAL SCAVANGER HUNT (ALL AGES)

Our theme “Walls” will be explored through a specially organised activity trail around Waterford’s rich architectural heritage. Groups include Animated State, GIY, and Spraoi. You might be asked to sculpt a piece of art, paint a picture, plant a flower or even dance! Get a team together, prizes to be won! Organised by students of the WIT Dept of Architecture. Sign up on the day, and get your maps.

LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 27TIME: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM -------------------------------------------------WATERFORD WALLS TOUR

Walk with Des Griffin through the foundation of the city of Waterford and experience its past and present and what connects us all to our heritage.

DEPARTS: REGINALDS TOWERDATE: SEPTEMBER 27TIME: 3:00 PM------------------------------------------------

-------------------------------------------------DRAWING WORKSHOPS IN THE GRANARY (ADULTS)

Artist Eddie O’Keeffe and architect George Wright will make pen and ink and pencil drawings using the Betty Edwards drawing method. and will assist you in making your own drawings. Materials supplied.

MEET: AT THE GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 27TIME: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM------------------------------------------------OPEN DAY DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

If you are interested in studying architecture, architectural technology and applied conservation skills meet with staff and students and see the type of work we do. Further information: Sharon O Brien, Head of Department of Architecture at WIT sobrien@wit.ie

LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2014TIME: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM-------------------------------------------------STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

Students from the Dept of Architecture present a quick overview of their design projects. and experiences at the Venice Biennale 2014 and the Amsterdam Summer School.

LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 27TIME: 2:00 PM -------------------------------------------------

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Traditional methods of Wall Construction:- Demonstration of various techniques of traditional and contemporary wall contruction - Department of Architecture WIT.

3D Printing Display: Demonstration of 3D printing techniques and capabilities.

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LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 27TIME: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM-------------------------------------------------EXPLORATION OF WATERFORD BUILDINGS WORKSHOP (9-12 YEARS)

Explore buildings of Waterford through photography and fabric painting. Bring a photograph of your favourite Waterford building to the workshop. The Library will also have some photographs to choose from. All materials provided. Places limited. Booking essential.

Call Central Library 051-849975.

LOCATION: CENTRAL LIBRARY DATE: SEPTEMBER 27TIME: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM -------------------------------------------------WFA NATIONAL SCHOOLSCOLOURING COMPETITION & PRIZE-GIVING

Winning pictures of our National School Colouring Competition 2014. Pupils were asked to draw an artwork that can be used as a mural on a Wall to be chosen in the city. All entries will be on display in the Granary.

LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 27TIME: 4:45 PM-------------------------------------------------

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ALL DAY EXHIBTIONS--------------------------------------------------SONIC MAZE:

A spatial & musical collaboration in 3D by the students of the Department of Architecture in

association with SAWFest 2014. This will result in a ‘sonic maze’ installation based on the students spatial interpretation of a musical composition.

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LOCATION: TBC (SEE WEBSITE)DATE: SEPTEMBER 26-27TIME: ALL DAY-------------------------------------------------ARCHITECTS IN SCHOOLS

An exhibiton of work by fourth class primary school pupils from Gaelscoil Tramore and Portlaw NS. Facilitated by architects Harry Bent and Garry Forristal during May 2014.

LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 26-27TIME: ALL DAY -------------------------------------------------O’CONNELL STREET

Exhibition of students design projects of the O’Connell Street area.

LOCATION: GRANARYDATE: SEPTEMBER 26-27TIME: ALL DAY-------------------------------------------------

Text HOMELESS to 50300 to donate €4 to Focus Ireland today100% of text cost goes to Focus Ireland across most network providers. Some providers apply VAT which means a minimum of €3.26 will go to Focus Ireland. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline (01) 4433890

Donate via collection buckets at various events and by supporting the student sleep-out on Friday the 26th89c of every euro received goes directly on vital services.

LOOK OUT FOR EVENTS DURING THE WATERFORD FESTIVAL OF ARCHITECTURE IN SUPPORT OF FOCUS IRELAND!

Focus Ireland works to end homelessness. Focus Ireland changes lives every day and our vision is that “everyone has a right to a place they can call home”. Our work benefited over 10,000 people in 2013 – a 25% increase on the previous year.