Explore architecture and urban planning through art, creativity, and simple design techniques. Join architect Muhammad Achour for an interactive workshop where you can design your own play space. Through creative activities and simple architectural techniques, you will be introduced to the ways architects and planners think about public spaces.

Open to children, families, and older residents, the workshop encourages intergenerational dialogue, bringing together youthful imagination and lived experience to explore the community’s creativity. (Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times during the workshop).

This free workshop is presented by Places of ARcture and is generously hosted by The Irish Museum of Modern Art IMMA in collaboration with the the Engagement and Learning department. Conceived and facilitated by Muhammad Achour, Founding Director of Places of ARcture.

About the facilitator
Muhammad Achour is a designer, community engagement facilitator, and Founding Director of Places of ARcture. Originally from Aleppo, Syria, where he studied architecture, Muhammad later completed a Master’s in Sustainability at University College Dublin (UCD). His practice explores the relationship between art, architecture, play, and participation, creating opportunities for people of all ages to share ideas and reimagine the spaces around them.

Places of ARcture: A social enterprise that advocates for using art and architecture as tools to engage with the local communities.

About IMMA

IMMA is Ireland’s National Cultural Institution for Modern and Contemporary Art. Its diverse and ambitious programme comprises exhibitions, commissions and projects by leading Irish and international artists. Engagement & Learning is at the core of IMMA’s activity and its work with artists. IMMA runs a wide variety of programmes and events throughout the year, embracing the full breadth of art forms evolving in contemporary practice. These events extend within and beyond the gallery space.

Meeting Point: Reception, IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Military Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, D08 FW31

Pre-Book Only

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible Toilets