Murray Ó Laoire Architects, John Sisk & Son & Vivienne Roche for Light Ensemble at the CIT Cork School of Music
The Business Challenge
For Murray Ó Laoire and John Sisk & Son, the challenge was how the construction partners could commemorate the successful completion of the CIT Cork School of Music through an exploration of the relationship between architecture, construction and music.
The Solution
Sean Ó Laoire approached John Sisk & Son with the idea that they jointly commission and fund an artwork for the newly completed building. They approached Cork artist Vivienne Roche with the commission as her work had explored connections between art and music previously. Roche developed an ensemble of installations which were inspired by a single moment when the architecture of the building filtered light on to the internal walls. Together called Light Ensemble they are a bridge between architecture, construction and music.
Benefits to Company
The approach to commissioning Vivienne Roche saw the revival of a 19th century construction practice, where the architect and builder would jointly bequeath an artwork on the completion of a major project. For the commissioners, the installation has helped to deliver a building that transcends its function and technical imperatives.
Benefits to Stakeholders
Generations of students and staff at CIT Cork School of Music will enjoy and be inspired by Vivienne Roche’s beautiful and provocative works. For Vivienne Roche, the support and trust that she received from Murray Ó Laoire Architects and John Sisk & Son Ltd was exemplary.
For Murray Ó Laoire and John Sisk & Son, the challenge was how the construction partners could commemorate the successful completion of the CIT Cork School of Music through an exploration of the relationship between architecture, construction and music.
The Solution
Sean Ó Laoire approached John Sisk & Son with the idea that they jointly commission and fund an artwork for the newly completed building. They approached Cork artist Vivienne Roche with the commission as her work had explored connections between art and music previously. Roche developed an ensemble of installations which were inspired by a single moment when the architecture of the building filtered light on to the internal walls. Together called Light Ensemble they are a bridge between architecture, construction and music.
Benefits to Company
The approach to commissioning Vivienne Roche saw the revival of a 19th century construction practice, where the architect and builder would jointly bequeath an artwork on the completion of a major project. For the commissioners, the installation has helped to deliver a building that transcends its function and technical imperatives.
Benefits to Stakeholders
Generations of students and staff at CIT Cork School of Music will enjoy and be inspired by Vivienne Roche’s beautiful and provocative works. For Vivienne Roche, the support and trust that she received from Murray Ó Laoire Architects and John Sisk & Son Ltd was exemplary.
‘15:35’ by Vivienne Roche at the Cork School of Music