Emma Gilleece

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Emma Gilleece

Architectural historian

Architectural historian who specialises in mid-twentieth century Irish architecture.

Interpreting ourselves - inside Ireland's Venice Biennale show

Biennales, as we know them, were born in Venice 130 years ago. The original intention was to celebrate national artistic talent, with the Architecture Biennale emerging in the 1970s.
visual arts • 18 Jun 23

Inside the Irish Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale

'In the particular is contained the universal', Joyce famously claimed. Ireland's pavilion at the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale seeks the universal in the myth of Hy-Brasil, but the pavilion is no mere exhibit. It is a call to action.
Architecture • 12 May 23

100 Buildings: What do bankers know about architecture?

Banks by their very nature, express authority, longevity and power via architecture.
100 Buildings • 08 Apr 23

100 Buildings: Château d'Eau de Knocknaheeny

Knocknaheeny's iconic water tower at Hollyhill is a prominent and distinctive feature of Cork's skyline.
100 Buildings • 18 Feb 23

100 Buildings: Howth's rope-marked church is a wonder

During Christmas, many sit inside the communal space that is a church...
100 Buildings • 11 Feb 23

100 Buildings: Taking the waters in Limerick

100 Buildings • 06 Dec 22

100 Buildings: Why Drogheda's 'Old Tech' is a geometric delight

Architecture • 30 Oct 22

100 Buildings: Art Deco healthcare in Limerick

100 Buildings • 08 Oct 22

100 Buildings: A modernist miracle in Creeslough

Architecture • 30 Oct 22

100 Buildings: a briquette factory in Derrinlough

100 Buildings • 28 Aug 22
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