Named after the late Kevin Kieran, architect, tutor and former consultant to the Arts Council, this award aims to support the artistic formation and career development of the architect and to direct funding towards architectural excellence and innovation.
The award offers an emerging and gifted architect an opportunity to develop and deliver a research project in the first instance. On completion of this research project, the architect will be contracted to design and run a building contract for the Office of Public Works (OPW).
The objectives of the Kevin Kieran award are:
- to inform and develop the practice of an individual architect;
- to facilitate research and innovation in architecture;
- to draw and learn from best international practice;
- to foster and develop emerging talent and ability within the artform
- to support the development of architectural knowledge and culture in Ireland.