New Life, Old Buildings – Built to be Lived

New Life, Old Buildings is IAF’s national programme about the future of buildings that are already built. This year New Life, Old Buildings takes place in Limerick on 11 and 18 September and online on 23 and 24 October.

Day 2 - Built to be Lived
Thursday 18 September, 12:30-8pm
Wickham Way, Limerick

You are welcome to join for the whole day or attend any activity that interests you. All events are free but must be booked in advance.

1. Walking tour, 12:30pm
Tour the city centre with the Executive Architectural Conservation Officer for Limerick City & County Council, looking at heritage buildings and typologies that constitute the city’s urban fabric.

2. Open table discussion | Places for Social Inclusion and Community Development, 2pm
Open table discussion is an informal type of conversation that invites people to gather around a table over lunch to participate in a themed conversation. The conversation will centre on the types of spaces needed to support the work of organisations dedicated to social inclusion and community development, encouraging collaboration and idea-sharing among participants. Take a seat at the table to listen and share your perspective.

3. Site visits, 4pm
This is an opportunity to visit 2 buildings in different stages of renovation, offering a firsthand look at the challenges and successes of transforming spaces for collective benefit.

4. Panel discussion | Storeys Retold: Heritage for the Future, 6:30pm
This panel will present national and international case studies of renovation, reuse and adaptation of buildings and visions for city centre regeneration. After the presentations, speakers will join a panel discussion and a Q&A session from the audience.

New Life, Old Buildings continues online on 23 and 24 October.