ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMME

Introduction

The Bachelor of Architecture in Sligo is Ireland’s newest architecture programme, situated on the edge of Ireland in the Atlantic Technological University. It is a Level 8 five year full time honours programme and provides education and training for the practice of architecture.

Our ideas of architecture have evolved over 20 years, seeking new territories of experimentation with place, and endeavouring to engage with the transformative role of architecture. Our aim is to stimulate social engagement and dialogue around the identity of the local region, redefining the genius loci of this place, at this time and into the future. Building on this legacy and acknowledging the energy specific to this place, our Architecture School aims to make a significant contribution to the region and beyond as it takes its place amongst the cultural legacy of Sligo and its distinctive wealth of creative history.

The challenges of the present demand a radical response to a future which demonstrates concern for both people and planet. This requires a deep understanding of place that tasks us all with the responsibility to innovatively respond to current and future local and global issues, relating to daily living needs while protecting our climate.

We view architecture as addressing the practical and the poetic. Our projects develop from an intention to interrogate the layers that constitute a unique understanding of place – through its cultural fabric, history, topography, climate, urban morphology, and through its community possessing a unique pattern of memory and identity.

The Bachelor of Architecture has four philosophical vision points: Interpretation of Place, Regionally Transformative Architecture, Architectural Regeneration of Built Heritage, Human Experience and Perception of Space.

We aim for a strong student-centred and student-led culture and our ambition is to impress upon the students their role in contributing to society as a new generation of architects for this area and beyond.