The City Reused - Unlocking potential in the city that is already built

PANEL DISCUSSION | The City Reused - Unlocking potential in the city that is already built

This panel unlocks the innovative potential of reuse and creative adaptation in transforming structures, buildings, and spaces for cultural and creative use. By reimagining what already exists we can preserve our cultural heritage, reduce environmental impact, and breathe new life into spaces making them accessible and welcoming to everyone. The discussion will highlight creative solutions to urban challenges, accessible innovations, and the impact on climate action, civic and cultural pride, and community resilience.

This panel will be joined by: Barbora Ponešová, Assistant Professor at the Brno University of Technology; Timo Hauge, Head of the Industrial Heritage Team at the Department for Culture, Sports, and Industrial Heritage at Regionalverband Ruhr (RVR), Essen; Matthew Griffin and Britta Jürgens, co-founders of Deadline Architects; Daniel Bell, architect at Atelier LUMA.

Moderated by Cormac Murray, architect, lecturer in TU Dublin, and series editor at TYPE.

About the Open House Europe Annual Summit

The second Annual Summit of Open House Europe, titled The City Invites, is hosted by the Irish Architecture Foundation (IAF) in Dublin on January 30th and 31st, 2025 in the Printworks, Dublin Castle.

The summit will have a private and public programme exploring how accessibility and inclusion can reshape cities into places that are open, vibrant, and welcoming for all.

The summit’s title, The City Invites, captures its essence—a call to action and a challenge to imagine cities as places that embrace diversity, celebrate inclusion, and thrive on collective creativity. By exploring themes such as participatory democracy, the creative reuse of existing structures, and universal design homes, the summit will delve into how urban spaces can evolve to promote inclusion, foster connections, and unlock their full potential for all inhabitants.

About Open House Europe

Open House Europe is a cooperation project that connects different Open House festival organisers across Europe and enables their collaboration and knowledge exchange. By encouraging and promoting an interest in architecture among various audiences, Open House Europe helps residents gain new perspectives on their local surroundings and invites them to envision the shared future of European architecture.

Dublin City Castle Tours

The OPW will host guided public tours of Dublin Castle between 1.30pm and 3pm on Friday 31st January. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis. You may register for the tours on arrival at the Printworks between 9.30am and 12.30pm.

Accessibility

If you require any accommodation or ISL services in order to attend this event please contact us at info@architecturefoundation.ie or call us at 01 8747200 and we will do our very best to accommodate you.