About This Site
I have a degree in Industrial Design from NCAD, although I have been working as a designer and web developer for many years. I also completed a MA in History of Art & Design at NCAD in 1996 by research on the subject of Busaras. This remains the definitive work on this building
I started this site in 1996 as Architecture Dublin. It receives no funding or support from any arts bodies, heritage or architectural organisations. It is aimed at the general public. I want to encourage the average person to enter into the architectural debate, not to be afraid of architecture-speak and terminology. Your view is as valid as the head of any architecture body, a view not often shared.
Archiseek has won many awards for its content and community, including two Golden Spiders (the Oscars of the Irish Internet world): one in 1997 for Best Non-Commercial site; and one in 2000 for Best Online Community / Special Interest. It has also been a runner up in 1998. In addition to the two Golden Spiders, Archiseek has been singled out by many newspapers and journals over the years including Architectural Review, AJ, The Irish Times, the BBC, the New York Times, The Guardian, and Yahoo.com (remember them?) as a Site of the Week. Archiseek.com is often quoted by newspapers and magazines on issues related to Irish architecture.
I have also written a book on the derivation of the streetnames of Dublin – Dublin Street Names (Gill & Macmillan, 2000).
Timeline of website
1996 – Architecture Dublin
1997 – becomes Archeire.com
1999 – becomes Irish-architecture.com
2004 – becomes Archiseek.com
How can I support Archiseek
Running archiseek.com is a day-to-day affair. The site needs constant updating and maintenance. Hosting costs! And I have no external funding, zero, zilch.
Spread the word, tell your friends, follow on twitter, retweet, become a fan on facebook, Threads, or on Instagram. Every bit of exposure to your circle of contacts helps. And don’t assume that others know of the site, sometimes they don’t, and sometimes they’ve forgotten Archiseek exists. 1996 is a long time ago. Add a link from your website or blog – sometimes it’s that easy!
I always welcome submissions and/or corrections, particularly photographs of buildings not already featured on the site.
Or, if you have a new book published, send me a copy, there’s no budget for books! Many books reference or use my work, be good, send me a copy! Don’t rip me off.