Town & Village Renewal
We have consciously located our practice in a suburban town in order to be at the heart of exploring the relationship the suburbs, small towns & villages have with the architecture that makes them.
All across Ireland are existing towns & villages that link our society’s past, present & future in continuum as our built heritage. Within these streets, squares, gardens & forgotten buildings are opportunities for renewal & places to be revalued.
We have the skills, knowledge & passion to carry out Town and Village Health Checks. Our approach is people-centred mixing the analytical with intangible qualities whether that’s from stories, habits or artistic influences. We are creative practitioners & we believe in the added value that design-thinking can bring to the process.
In each community we hold discussions around a map of their area to gain insights into the places & spaces that people cherish.
We analyse the patterns of movement & proximity to local businesses such as cafes & shops to determine a vision for a particular site that will undergo urban renewal.
A great placemaking vision or visual appearance strategy are just some of the ways that Islander Architects can support you in your bid to improve your civic spaces under the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs’ Town and Village Renewal Scheme.