Daniel Libeskind Lecture - Memory Foundation

Project Partner:
Studio Daniel Libeskind

Date: 5 May 2005
Venue: Cork Opera House

Project Description:
Daniel Libeskind, an international figure in architectural practice and urban design, delivered a public lecture entitled ‘Memory Foundation’ to coincide with the opening of his acclaimed Eighteen Turns pavilion in Cork.

The lecture, sponsored by Hamilton Osborne King (HOK), Auctioneers, Estate Agents & Valuers of South Mall Cork, attracted huge interest from national and international architects, property developers, Daniel Libeskind planners and governments generally.

The lecture focused on Mr. Libeskind’s experience with major urban design projects internationally, including Ground Zero in New York, and gave the public a chance to experience Libeskind’s work in the context of Ireland and Cork today.

Cork 2005 also presented the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2001: ‘Eighteen Turns’ designed by Daniel Libeskind, Architect, with Arup, a unique architectural structure by Mr Libeskind, at Fota House & Gardens, Cork from May to December 2005. ‘Eighteen Turns’ was kindly loaned to Cork 2005 by its owner, cite, project-managed by Keogan Architects, supported by the OPW and facilitated by the Fota Trust.

Photo Credit: Michael MacSweeney, Provision

Hamilton Osborne King