Design & Craft Council of Ireland Installation
The brief was to incorporate a sense of Irishness into the design and create a functional display space for a wide variety of Irish-made products at the Showcase Exhibition in Dublin.
Client
Design & Craft Council of Ireland
Duration
2015
Location
RDS, Dublin
Size
XX,500 sqm
Services
Caption description for photo description of what it is and the creativity and the location and how lovely it all was yes yes.The Brief The brief was to incorporate a sense of Irishness into the design and create a functional display space for a wide variety of Irish-made products at the Showcase Exhibition in Dublin.
Caption description for photo description of what it is and the creativity and the location and how lovely it all was yes yes.
Caption description for photo description of what it is and the creativity and the location and how lovely it all was yes yes.The Design We developed a faceted hexagonal installation inspired by the geometry of the Giant’s Causeway and the structure of a beehive. Positioned at the main entrance, the sculptural form was designed to stop visitors visually and create a clear moment of arrival. The structure incorporated varying heights, recessed display areas, integrated lighting and bespoke joinery, allowing product display, storage and retail functions to sit within the overall form rather than read as separate elements.
Caption description for photo description of what it is and the creativity and the location and how lovely it all was yes yes.
Caption description for photo description of what it is and the creativity and the location and how lovely it all was yes yes.The Outcome The finished installation created a strong sculptural presence at the entrance to Showcase, using form, material and light to express a distinctly Irish identity. Functional display elements were fully integrated into the structure, allowing the piece to operate simultaneously as an installation, a landmark and a setting for Irish craft.
Caption description for photo description of what it is and the creativity and the location and how lovely it all was yes yes.
Caption description for photo description of what it is and the creativity and the location and how lovely it all was yes yes.
Caption description for photo description of what it is and the creativity and the location and how lovely it all was yes yes.
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