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The Irish Architecture Foundation creates inspiring ways for people to experience, understand and shape the built environment. Through world-class events, national programmes and international platforms, we connect the public, architects, communities and policy-makers with the transformative power of architecture. Our Friends make this possible.

With your support, we can...

  • Focus public attention on the value of architecture and good design

  • Connect thousands of people with hundreds of architects through Open House Dublin

  • Deliver the nationwide Architecture in Schools programme

  • Support communities to improve their built environment

  • Champion architectural stories and debates in mainstream media

  • Provide platforms that elevate Irish architects internationally

Individual

Our Friend levels make it easy to support our work in a way that suits you.

Benefits include:

  • Exclusive tours of Dublin’s most iconic buildings

  • Priority booking for talks, tours and exhibitions

  • Friends-only updates

  • IAF newsletter


Yearly — €50/year

Monthly — less than €5/month

Student / OAP / Unwaged — €30/year

All Friend benefits, plus:

  • Acknowledgement on the IAF Friends webpage

Yearly — €250/year

Monthly — €20/month

For individuals wishing to make a deeper contribution.

All Supporter benefits, plus:

  • Venue hire opportunities

  • Additional access and networking

  • Staff-oriented benefits


Yearly — €500/year

Monthly — less than €50/month


Corporate

Corporate support is vital to our mission. As a Corporate Friend, your organisation aligns with Ireland’s leading cultural advocate for architecture and public engagement. Your support signals a commitment to shaping a more creative, sustainable and people-focused built environment.

Corporate Friends access –

  • Alignment with a national cultural organisation championing architectural impact

  • Invitations to IAF events

  • Engagement opportunities across our diverse programme—from Open House Dublin to learning and placemaking initiatives

  • Brand recognition across IAF channels

  • Opportunities for staff engagement, venue hire and collaborative initiatives

  • Community-focused programmes that enhance CSR goals

Includes brand acknowledgement, venue hire, access & networking, staff benefits.

Yearly — €500/year
Contact hannah.rickard@iaf.ie to become a supporter

All Connector benefits, plus enhanced brand visibility and expanded engagement opportunities.
Yearly — €1,000/year
Contact hannah.rickard@iaf.ie to become a supporter

A tailored partnership offering a mutually rewarding relationship, dedicated IAF support, and extended benefits across brand recognition, venue hire, staff engagement and networking.

Yearly — €2,500/year
Contact hannah.rickard@iaf.ie to become a supporter

Donate, Sponsor or Leave a Legacy

Every contribution, large or small, helps us deliver programmes, exhibitions and events that champion creativity, innovation and public engagement with architecture. Your generosity enables us to push boundaries and think boldly.

How to Join

Support the IAF as an individual or a company. Your support helps us reach audiences of all ages, grow architectural culture in Ireland, and empower people to shape the places they live.

Support us

We are always eager to build meaningful partnerships and explore new ways of collaborating with organisations that share our values and mission.

If you would like to discuss opportunities to support or work with the Irish Architecture Foundation, please contact hannah.rickard@iaf.ie to become a supporter.

The Irish Architecture Foundation is a registered charity (Charities Regulator Number: 20068578, IAF Charity Number: CHY 18069) and is committed to upholding the highest standards of governance, transparency, and accountability.