Focusing on the characteristics of wood, the exhibition explores the act of transformation across the life cycle of the material; from extraction to transportation, standardisation to encapsulation and eventual disassembly for potential reuse. In seeking out the unique traits of timber, we aim to question how industry and construction can learn from and be shaped by the inherent qualities of the material.
Curators: Aet Ader, Helmi Marie Langsepp and Mari Möldre (b210 Architects) and St John Walsh (Alder Architects).
Participating offices: Creatomus Solutions, Hannigan Cooke Architects, Joseph Mackey Architects, OGU Architects, Paco Ulman & Kaja Pae, Peeter Pere Architects, Studio Kuidas, Robert Bourke Architects, Ruumiringlus, Wrkshop Architects.
This exhibition is the result of the Wood Works creative exchange programme initiated by the Estonian Association of Architects in partnership with the Estonian Centre for Architecture and the Irish Architecture Foundation. The project is supported by the European Commission’s European Regional Development Fund through Enterprise Estonia, with additional support from the Arts Council of Ireland, the Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Enterprise Ireland, and support to tour the exhibition to TAB from Culture Ireland.
At the same time, at the entrance of Põhjala Factory, an outdoor exhibition “From the Ground Up – Timber innovation in Irish Architecture exhibition” is being opened.
The Irish Embassy is pleased to present the exhibition From the Ground Up showcasing the innovative use of wood in Irish architecture. The exhibition is a collaborative project between Irish embassies, the Baltic States and the Irish Architecture Foundation. Unique examples of Irish architecture and design practice are displayed, highlighting the strengths and innovation of Irish architecture.
