Design

RIAI conservation awards celebrate heroes of Ireland’s built heritage

Silver awards recognise innovation in preservation of existing buildings such as National Gallery and 14 Henrietta Street

Refurbished historic wing of the National Gallery: architectural firms Heneghan Peng and Blackwood Associates were awarded a silver medal for their work on this area

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has awarded two silver medals for Conservation and Restoration to architectural projects exemplifying innovation and architectural ingenuity in conserving and restoring Ireland’s cultural and built heritage.

The projects considered were completed in the periods of 2014–2016 and 2017–2019. The medal is awarded several years after completion so that the success of the building can be confirmed by the passage of time.

Speaking at the award ceremony, ...