Staging the precinct

Kells Priory | Ireland

Finalist mention competition in Collaboration with Chiara Dorbolò

Renovation of a Ruin - Visual

Staging the Precinct uses art to bring new life among the ruins of Kells Priory. In order to bring out the universal sacrality of the space, that now lies dormant in a vast and undifferentiated sequence of low enclosures, we decided to use the program to create some accents while leaving the ruin untouched as much as possible.
The design of the masterplan stems from the space of the cloister: the spiritual, functional and geographical core of Kells Priory.
The project looks at the future of Kell’s Priory while keeping the past still alive for visitors and artists to enjoy, providing opportunities to walk, eat, enjoy exhibitions, perform, create and live among the ruins of a great medieval monument.

Silhouette of various traditional and modern architectural structures with small human figures at the base of each.
A three-dimensional architectural model showing the layered layout of a historic castle with walls, towers, and interior spaces across three levels.
An art installation inside a historic stone building with damaged walls and arches, featuring hanging modern lights, framed photographs, and visitors viewing the display.
A digital rendering or artistic concept of an architectural structure with large arches, some showing ruins and some new construction, set in a grassy landscape with people dressed in vintage clothing, engaging in leisure activities.
A person walking under arches of a stone bridge with a textured, muted background depicting leafless trees and a cloudy sky.
People observing sculptures inside an art gallery with large arched windows showing ruins and trees outside, and plants inside.
Floor plan of a house featuring multiple rooms including a living area, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and outdoor patio with seating and greenery.