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We connect people with architecture across Ireland. Through festivals, exhibitions, learning and placemaking, we explore how the built environment shapes lives, culture and communities.
Open House Dublin 2026
We are excited to unveil this year’s programme for our annual flagship festival of architecture, with over 200 free events taking place across the city and county from 10-18 October.
This year's focus, Dublin Is Living, champions the people and places, communities and cultures, architecture and design that together shape the past, present and future of Dublin.
IAF Autumn 2026
Combining annual favourites like Open House Dublin with brand new offerings and new, long-term projects just underway, our autumn programme reflects the IAF’s continued commitment to making more room for more people to experience and engage with the transformational potential of architecture, advocating for it as a vital part of civic engagement, climate action, and social and cultural connection.
What's On
The Scale of Distance
19.08.26–18.11.26
London Exhibition: To Not Design Is To Cost The Earth
03.09.26–25.09.26
New Life Old Buildings 2026
09.09.26–23.10.26
The Scale of Distance with Donn Holohan and Elspeth Lee
23.09.26–23.09.26
Public Domain — Live recording at Bohemians FC
01.10.26–01.10.26
Open House Dublin 2026
10.10.26–18.10.26
News
Introducing IAF Podcasts
16.09.26
Announcing our Autumn Programme
11.09.26
Volunteer for Open House Dublin 2026
23.07.26
Projects & Activities
The Reason of Towns
A national and international touring exhibition with architect Valerie Mulvin, that gathered crowds to discuss the past, present and future of towns in Ireland.
Open House Dublin
IAF’s flagship festival that celebrates great architecture, urban design and the people that contribute to the culture, creation and care of Dublin.
Bog Bothy
A climate-action project in partnership with 12th Field and co-created with communities, this is a collection of new work, built outcomes and ambitious proposals towards a new peatlands architecture.
Architects in Schools
IAF’s flagship national learning programme working with students, teachers and architects in secondary schools to empower young people to have their voices heard, making a difference today for their built futures tomorrow.
gapLab
IAF’s innovative programme to support creative risk and innovation among graduate architects, advancing new thinking and knowledge in architecture, and providing opportunities for their work to be shared with public audiences.
Support us and help shape a better built environment for everyone. Your support empowers IAF to deliver community-led events, educational programmes and creative collaborations that deepen public engagement with architecture across Ireland.
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