Méadú an taoide : The growing tide

The aim of this thesis is to re-imagine how to treat the river’s edge and introduce new realistic and thoughtful ideas based on different ways of working with water that can help diminish the damage done by the power of water during bad weather conditions and flooding as well as provide new opportunities for engaging with water. I am working on a scheme based in Limerick City which will strive to forge greater connections between the site and the Shannon River by trying to redefine the practice of building on water allowing for a heightenened sensitivity to the flows of the river. It is a project which aims to specifically address the Shannon River’s currents and cycles and will change and transform with every dynamic shift in the tidal water level. The scheme embraces water and tries to enhance the Limerick city’s interaction with the famous River Shannon.