Equilibrium of Water

River Ruin Renewal

River Ruin Renewal

CLIENT

Kilkenny County Council

LOCATION

Graiguenamanagh, Ireland

TYPOLOGY

Adaptive Reuse

WORKFLOW

Hand-drawn/ArcGIS

This project documents research and design innovation for An Equilibrium of Water, inspired by Graiguenamanagh's river heritage. It explores nature-based strategies that treat water as a construction material and essential landscape element. The design features an immersive walking path that integrates Duiske Abbey's ruins as a ceremonial gateway, inviting visitors to engage with the blend of history, architecture, and landscape. Water's ecological and sensory qualities shape spatial experiences, connecting people to place.

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