This is the third lecture to be presented in a series of four events showcasing the research undertaken by the recipients of the Arts Council/OPW funded Kevin Kieran Award. The bursary is intended to support the artistic formation and career development of the architect and to direct funding towards architectural excellence and innovation.
Orla Murphy, the 2009-2011 Kevin Kieran Award recipient, discusses her research on the Irish rural town, its morphology, character, rituals and the challenges that it faces.