News & Awards
Irish Building & Design Awards 2024
2024
John Curran Architects win INTERNATIONAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR at the Irish Building & Design Awards 2024 held in Dublin, Friday 8th March. 12 years in the making, an entire city block of disused warehouses given a new lease of life.
John Curran Architects Appears on Dermot Bannon's Incredible Homes
Play Movie
2020
Very Uplifting to see our MEADOW DANCE HOUSE televised on RTE 25th October 2020. One of 5 Irish homes featured on DERMOT BANNONS INCREDIBLE HOMES.
Irish Building & Design Awards
2015
John Curran Architects were honoured to receive ‘’International Project of the Year Award’’ at the Irish Building & Design Awards, held in Dublin on 24 April 2015.
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Shanghai International Literary Festival
2013
As speaker and panellist, John Curran joins session organizer Clare Jacobson of the Architectural Record magazine, in a lively conversation with the audience, pondering the future possibilities of the old and new Bund – the historical riverfront of Shanghai, at the Shanghai International Literary Festival 2013.
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Vanke Plaza Fuzhou Launch Ceremony
2012
Honoured to speak at the launch ceremony of Vanke Plaza Fuzhou, John Curran shared a vision inspired by the site’s location – the wonderful Bai Ma Park and River. As a new pedestrianized living and shopping neighbourhood, Vanke Plaza has the ambition of creating a Valley of Culture programmed with ‘City Stage’ attractions.
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Green Buildings Summit Guangzhou
2012
With the support of case studies, John Curran talks about a holistic approach to sustainability – embracing social inclusion and commercial prosperity alongside ecological responsibility, vital for empowering communities to decide to want to be part of a sustainable future.
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Archifest Shanghai
2011
Archifest 2011 provided a good platform to engage in a dialogue about what matters in our cities. With a population equivalent to the continent of Australia (over 23 million), John Curran turned the debate to Shanghai’s essential need for breathing spaces.
Port Planning & Design China Summit
2011
John Curran participates as speaker at the Port Planning & Design China Summit, held in Shanghai in 2011, on the theme of creating a new Maritime Gateway into the heart of the city.
Zhongshan Butterfly District Launch Ceremony
2011
A large gathering of friends and business acquaintances come together to celebrate the opening of the Butterfly District in Zhongshan. John Curran joins his visionary and warmly regarded client, Ms Jane Li, on stage to welcome the many smiling faces.
MIPIM Award For Best Mixed Use Buildings
2011
John Curran receives an award for Best Mixed Use Buildings at the MIPIM Awards ceremony held in Hong Kong in 2011, for the Shanghai International Cruise Terminal, Business & Entertainment District.
River Angels Perform on the Waterfront
2010
The Shanghai International Cruise Terminal, Business & Entertainment District, designed by John Curran, became an enchanting venue for a performance by the Italian Circus, celebrating the launch of another international cruise service.
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President Hu Jintao
2010
John Curran is honoured to present to the President of China, President Hu Jintao, his charity project ‘Community Flowers’ – relief facilities designed and delivered to aid recovery following the Sichuan earthquake of 2008.
Mayor of Shanghai, Mayor Han & Vice Premier, Madam Wu
2009
John Curran presents to the Mayor of Shanghai, Mayor Han, and Vice Premier, Madam Wu, a Sustainable Communities approach to projects.