Architecture at the Edge Festival 2026: Book of References by MarMar Architects

Book of References is an exhibition of research work carried out by Aidan Conway, MarMar Architects into the built environment of County Mayo

The book of references is composed of a number of structures, buildings and spaces from within the county of Mayo. Mapping their location. Surveying them. Analysing their construction, their form and their relation to the landscape (physical, historical or by toponym).

There was also an opportunity to take advantage of modern computational methods in order to carry out these surveys in immense detail. Through photogrammetric surveying Local surveyors Kilkelly Geo Spatial Solutions have guided me in the technical skills involved in composing 3D point cloud models of each Building/Structure/Space.

These detailed point cloud scans form the basis for a series of analytical and exploratory drawing and model studies of the subject. The scans led to a more careful looking at each structure, and in doing so prompted new ways of viewing, understanding and portraying them. The point cloud scans themselves have remained some of the most fascinating and the richest products of the study to date.

Supported by Arts Council Ireland

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE FRIENDS
Carey Building Contractors | Coady Architects | Irish CityLink | O'Neill - O'Malley – Architecture | PennEngineering | Scott Tallon Walker Architects | SJK Architects | Patrick McCabe Architects | Stewart Developments | urbanARQ | VHA Architects

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Architecture at the Edge TrusteesDermot NolanRachael StewartDeirdre Mac Loughlin

People that makes it happen!Adam Fitzsimons, Head of ProductionTake a Siesta, Digital Marketing & Programmes Manager

Francesca Pennino, Volunteer Coordinator / Venue Manager Padraig Cunningham, Pure Designs.


Friends & Collaborators
Siobhán Sexton, Mayo County Council, Marian OCallaghan, Sligo County Council, Emmet Humphreys, Galway City Counci, and Michael Scott, Galway City Council.

Artistic Director: Frank Monahan