Fuinneamh Workshop Architects Builds Rammed-Earth Shelter in Cork Park
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
Fuinneamh Workshop Architects has completed the KinShip EcoLab, a rammed-earth shelter in Tramore Valley Park, Cork. Designed for arts initiative KinShip, the space features a 'deliberately rudimentary' structure using rammed earth, timber, and thatch. The project, named Den Talamh ('of the earth'), serves as an events space and reflects sustainable design principles.
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Irish practice Fuinneamh Workshop Architects has completed an events space for the Tramore Valley Park in Cork, creating a 'deliberately rudimentary' shelter of rammed earth, timber and thatch.
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