Tone and Texture: an exploration of the possibilities of architectural concrete

Date: 26th November 2025 | Venue: Online
Overview:
Concrete is one of the most dynamic and flexible building materials in architectural history. A multifaceted material, it has the ability to take on many forms, textures and colours.
Architectural concrete allows for extensive creative possibilities with finishes that can be polished smooth, imprinted, brushed, hammered, etched and cast in different colours to create incredibly diverse results.
Our panel of speakers will present case studies on buildings that used the colour, texture and form offered by architectural concrete to define a streetscape, integrate a home into its landscape, bring together modern and historical and create a sculptural building that connects to a contrasting environment.
Who Should Attend:
- Architects (at all levels)
- Consulting and Design Engineers
- Ready-mixed Concrete Producers
- Precast Concrete Manufacturers
- Main Contractors
- Specialist Sub-Contractors
Programme:
10.00 Introduction | Rob Curley, President AAI
10.15 Living in Landscape | Mark Arigho & Jane Larmour, Arigho, Larmour, Wheeler Architects
10.45 UCC Student Hub | Willie Carey, O’Donnell + Tuomey
11.15 Break
11.25 Castleforbes | John Macken, O’Mahony Pike
11.55 Marshall Building, LSE | Ger Carty, Grafton Architects
12.25 Questions and Answers
12.45 Ends
Fees:
ICS / RIAI / AAI Member: €95* / delegate
Non-member rate: €145*/ delegate
A booking discount of 10% applies to groups of 5 or more
* Earlybird rate available until 19th November, fees then increase to €115/€160
CPD: 2.5 Points
Email events@concrete.ie to book
