Niall McLaughlin Architects have been selected to represent Ireland at the 15th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice in 2016.

The theme of the 15th International Architecture Exhibition, which will be held from 28 May to 27 November 2016, is entitled 'Reporting from the Front'.

Alejandro Aravena, the Biennale artistic director, said: "There are several battles that need to be won and several frontiers that need to be expanded in order to improve the quality of the built environment and consequently people’s quality of life...at this Biennale, we want to see stories worth telling and exemplary cases worth sharing where architecture has, is and will make a difference in winning those battles and expanding those frontiers."

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The selected team will examine the spatial experiences of people with Alzheimer's disease whilst recognising that the experiences of the sufferer are unlikely to resemble any conventional architectural representation. The installation at Venice will record and represent the human experience from this frontline condition and show it as a space with its own characteristics. This central concept will be accompanied by a contextual piece and also a social media campaign to extend the impact of the exhibition beyond the Biennale.

Christine Sisk, Director of Culture Ireland said: "The Venice Architecture Biennale is the greatest world showcase for the presentation of contemporary architectural talent. The selection of Niall McLaughlin Architects to represent Ireland in 2016 will serve to build on Ireland's successes over the years at the Biennale and serve to further highlight the ingenuity and responsiveness of Irish architects to difficult challenges."

(CD)