What's on at IAF House this Autumn

Exhibitions

This season at IAF House, we present three exhibitions that act as evidence towards countering negative and untrue narratives about our built world.

Featuring the work of many of Ireland's top architects at home and abroad, To Not Design Is To Cost The Earth argues the absolute value of design when it comes to building a better, fairer world. Curated by the IAF.

HouseEurope! presents evidence of the wanton, unnecessary demolition of buildings in Europe when cities and those that live in them badly need more space for housing. Presented in collaboration with Islander Architects.

Mise Le Meas presents evidence of the loss of social, cultural and intellectual capital that is happening as our young people leave Dublin to build their lives abroad. Curated and produced by Dawna collective. 

Read more about the exhibitions.

Events

Elsewhere, a film screening by Dawna collective - Saturday 4 October, 2pm

Staging Ground book launch with film screenings, readings by Rubble collective, and a conversation with editor John Bingham-Hall. Presented in association with LINA: Learning, Interacting and Networking in Architecture - Saturday 4 October, 4pm

A Queer Arboreal Heritage workshop with John Bingham-Hall - Sunday 5 October, 2pm

Writing for Living, a conversation on writing, architecture, value and culture in Ireland with Shane O'Toole, Eimear Arthur and IAF gapLab Writer-in-Residence Liza Goncharenko - Wednesday 5 November, 5:30-7:30pm

Neubau Atmospheres, a film screening, book launch and conversation with author Stephan Ehrig, Kathleen James Chakraborty and Anne Fuchs. Presented in partnership with Goethe-Institut Irland - Wednesday 12 November, 5:30-7:30pm

Translations Once Again, a conversation on Irish design identity in architecture and graphic design after 20 years of the Venice Architecture Biennale, with Lara Hanlon and Jayden Ali - Tuesday November 18, 12:45-2:30pm

Care and Consideration, a symposium on the work of architect Gerry Cahill, with Ellen Rowley, Orla Murphy, Eddie Conroy and Merlo Kelly - Wednesday 19 November, 2-5pm

Léopold Lambert in conversation with Sara Greavu, part of our new international talks series this autumn, Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea - Saturday 29 November, 7-8:30pm

Open House Dublin at IAF House

From 11-19 October, IAF House serves as the Info Hub and focal point of our flagship festival of architecture, Open House Dublin.

Open House Dublin events at IAF House include:

Open House Junior workshops, 11-12 October

Open Table conversations on the topics of Diaspora, Diversity, Dearadh / Design (as Gaeilge), Demolition and Democracy, with lunch provided, 13-17 October, 1-2pm

Main Street Matters: In conversation with Dublin’s Architects, Wednesday 15 October, 6:30-8pm

Accessibility Information

IAF House is a temporary-use space and does not have direct access to toilet and washroom facilities inside the space. Participants and visitors have full use of toilets, including an accessible toilet, located in a separate adjoining building approximately 100 metres away. The space and doorways open wide, and the venue does not have any steps or stairs.

Please contact us at info@iaf.ie if you have any access requirements.

Sensory Space

IAF House offers a sensory room, a quiet, calming space designed for visitors who may feel overstimulated or overwhelmed.

In this sensory-friendly space, visitors can take the time to calm down, regulate their stress responses, and renew their focus. It is open to all. However, visitors may be asked to leave if someone urgently needs to use the room in private. 

The room is divided into two zones: Seating Area and Movement Area. These zones support different self-regulation needs. Please treat all furniture and items with care so that others can enjoy them too. 

Room Features:

• Visual: Soft lighting with changeable colour settings

• Auditory: Gentle ambient sound with adjustable volume and disposable earplugs

• Body awareness: Yoga ball, stretching mat, and bean bags

• Tactile: Fidget toys and sensory stepping stones

Calming down can look different for different people. Please give others space and be mindful for everyone’s right to calm down without interruption or judgement.

Image: Open House Dublin opening night at IAF House. Photo by Conor Healy - Picture It Photography.