Opening the door to the world of architecture

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2006 / April 27

A €100,000 extension, that includes a kitchen with nice handles and smooth drawers will make no difference to your home if you don't get the basics right," says John Graby, director of the RIAI (Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland). He's talking about the sort of pragmatic information that people will be able to get from architects during Simon Open Door day on Saturday May 27th, which will help them to maximise the potential of their homes and sites. The Simon Community approached the RIAI nearly two years ago to ask whether architects would give free advice to the general public, for charity, and last year more than 100 architectural practices took part and raised more than €25,000.

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