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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 Call for gapLab 2026–29
gapLab is our strategic programme to support early career and graduate architects. We invite applications from those who are curious, ambitious and committed to developing new forms of architectural practice.
What's On
The Scale of Distance
19.08.26–18.11.26
New Life Old Buildings 2026
09.09.26–23.10.26
News
Open Call for gapLab 2026–29
03.07.26
Open Call for Architect in Residence
29.07.26
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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