programme AUG — DEC 2011
including architecture tour map and timetable from end of july
place at work across northern ireland Our projects span the education sector from primary to third level, partnering teachers with architects and bringing students of different backgrounds together to develop imaginative design responses to challenging problems. We help communities get to grips with changes happening in their area - to give them a voice and raise their aspirations. We have brought developers, government departments and local communities together to find a shared path through challenging decisions on design. And we regularly publish papers, books and reports on issues of relevance to the built environment of Northern Ireland. In addition to our projects across Northern Ireland, we run a year-round programme of events and exhibitions. I would encourage you to get involved and I hope to welcome you to a PLACE eventsoon. michael hegarty Director PLACE, 40 Fountain Street, Belfast BT1 5EE | www.placeni.org info@placeni.org
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a new way in
adapt ni accessible heritage project 14 June - 7 August | PLACE Connecting young disabled people with the legacy of our shared heritage was the aim of Adapt NI’s Accessible Heritage project. A group of young people from St. Gerard’s Resource Centre visited local heritage buildings as a basis for their research into society’s attitude to disability, including Belfast City Hall, the Ulster Museum, Downpatrick Museum and Carrickfergus Castle. The exhibition is a celebration of the young peoples’ excellent work during the project and highlights the heritage transformations and challenges faced in ensuring best practice in disability equality.
exhibitions august | 3
art deco belfast
walking tour and photography masterclass 13 August, 11am -1pm| PLACE With its sleek, futuristic lines and exotic flourishes, Art Deco was a hallmark of the early 20th Century. Mixing modernity with adventure and far flung cultures, it swept across the world in the 1920’s and 30’s, from Miami to New Zealand. Come with us and discover the impact this colourful, electric style had on the city of Belfast. This special tour has a photographic focus: with reference to his own work, Todd Watson will give advice on producing beautiful photographs of architecture as the tour progresses. Bring a camera! limited to 15 places please book in advance at go.placeni.org/tickets
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landscapes of the interior 26 August, 6pm | PLACE Craft NI presents a series performances and discussions around the concept of sense of place, connections with the landscape and the art of storytelling. Singer-songwriter Martin Donnelly and ceramicist Deirdre Hawthorne will lead discussions with local artists, makers and craft enthusiasts in a series of intimate gatherings across Northern Ireland. Following the event, participants are encouraged to visit and add to the Wordscape project, a community website developed by the Verbal Arts Centre and PLACE that explores how Ulster’s landscape and built environment have influenced its literature and language. The site is a rich document of image and text which anyone can add to and comment on: www.wordscapeni.com booking: email info@craftni.org or phone 028 9032 3059. entrance is free however we would appreciate a donation of £5 to supportthe cost of the event. further events in portstewart and newtownards - visit craftni.org for more info
august | 5
revival
celebrating conservation in ulster 8 September - 29 October 2011 | PLACE Launch event: 8 September at 6pm Lunchbox Talks: 1pm on 21 Sept (NIEA + tbc), 5 October (Consarc and Hearth Housing ) and 19 October (Walled City Partnership + tbc) Showcasing conservation architecture across Northern Ireland, this exhibition hosted by PLACE and the RSUA Conservation Committee brings to light the painstaking and highly skilled work undertaken to restore and preserve fine architecture - much of which was previously at risk. Featured architects include the Boyd Partnership, Consarc Design Group, 22over7, Architects Knox and Markwell, and more. To coincide with the Revival exhibition, we’re inviting some of the featured practices to discuss their work in detail over three lunchtime events in September and October. tickets for lunchbox talks at place are available for £6 (including lunch). book online at go.placeni.org/tickets
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modern buildings to visit during european heritage open days 2011 10 - 11 September 2011 A selection of modern buildings has been selected by PLACE for this year’s Open Days. The House at Ravenhill, Belfast | The MAC, Belfast | Origami House, Kells | Market Place Theatre, Armagh | The Playhouse, Derry | Lyric Theatre, Belfast | Culturlann Ui Chanain, Derry Verbal Arts Centre, Derry | Hemp House, Downpatrick | Model Primary School, Enniskillen | Our Lady of Lourdes, Steelstown “These buildings will demonstrate how architects and designers have resolved the complex matter of building design and have carefully selected suitable materials to ensure that the setting of the building and its environment is complemented” - Prof. Joe FitzGerald, Guest Curator for PLACE for more info and tour tickets: www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/events/events-ehod.htm
september | 7
timber construction and design in northern ireland using sustainable and renewable materials 12 October, 9am - 4pm | Ulster Hall Keynote Speaker: Glenn Howells, architect of the Savill Grid Shell Building and many other award-winning sustainable projects. This conference organised by Wood NI and PLACE will bring together architects, builders, their clients and those concerned about the environment to discuss using timber, timber frame and bio-based insulation materials in Northern Ireland. Topics on the day: Grid Shell; Solid timber; UK and Ireland case studies; insulation; Living Building Challenge; the future for local timber and much more... ÂŁ30 per delegate (ÂŁ20 concession rate) book online at go.placeni.org/tickets
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making art in public spaces 15 October, 10am - 4pm | PLACE Develop your inner art critic! Artist-designer duo Seainin and David lead children aged 9-11 on this one-day masterclass. You’ll explore art in public spaces: sculpture, designing artwork into the public realm and temporary artworks. Participants will find out what public art is, the different ways artists work outside the gallery and how artworks are made a part of our streets, parks and other public spaces. Plus, you’ll get to create your own temporary artwork in a public space. ages 9-11; £10 per child; 15 places available book online at go.placeni.org/tickets
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queen’s quarter: an urban walk Daily: 17 - 23 October, 12pm Meet at the main front gate of Queen’s University The area around Queen’s University Belfast has some of the most charming and well-maintained streetscapes in Belfast. Our special tour runs daily from 17th-23rd October during the Festival, taking in some of the key buildings and streetscapes around Botanic, Lisburn Road, Malone & Stranmillis. We examine how the area’s urban environment has developed, recount the history of some of its iconic buildings and ponder what future developments may bring to the landscape. donation format: suggested minimum £2 book online at go.placeni.org/tickets
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aai awards 2011 6 November - 14 January | PLACE Launch event: 3 November, 6pm Now in their 26th year, the AAI Awards are an annual showcase of outstanding Irish architecture. Special awards this year have gone to firms including Donnelly Turpin, DTA, FKL and Hassett Ducatez. Some models and sketchbooks which showcase the commended works will also be on display. The assessors for the AAI Awards 2011 were: William Curtis, critic; Jo Taillieu, architect; De Vylder Vinck Taillieu Architects; Tony Fretton, architect; Tony Fretton Architects; Merritt Bucholz, architect; Bucholz McEvoy Architects; Senator Ivana Bacik, distinguished non-architect. aai awards lecture: december 2011, award-winning speaker tbc. book online at go.placeni.org/tickets architecturalassociation.ie
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2nd annual place student design charette 5 November, 9am - 5pm PLACE is proud to present its second annual Student Design Charette, designed to bring together students of different design backgrounds from various schools to bring innovative and creative responses to challenging urban design issues. The emphasis is on working as a team to find the best multi-disciplinary approach to a real-world problem, with schemes judged by an expert panel with wide-ranging experience. ”A great opportunity to see the built environment through other’s eyes, and try new ways of approaching design challenges. I gained a deeper understanding of relevant issues and developed new skills.” So if you’re a student in Architecture, Planning, Landscape or a related field, register your place today on a student design team. go.placeni.org/tickets
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winter wonderland at place 10 December, 11am - 12pm | PLACE Come down to our special workshop this December and make your own model! In this fun Saturday morning workshop, young people can build a Crib, Santa’s Grotto or Ice Palace for the winter season. It’s suitable for primary school children of all abilities to show off their imagination, and the best part is that everyone can bring home their model to brighten up the house during the holidays. Plus, we’ll have some special treats and a festival atmosphere to greet you - come on down! cost: £5 per child (primary-school ages) to reserve your place, book online at go.placeni.org/tickets
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Opening doors to young people’s passions, PLACE is the Northern Ireland coordinator for somewhereto_ - a nationwide project to help young people find the space to do the things they love within sport, culture and the arts. somewhereto_ responds directly to the lack of provision in sport, arts and culture for young people across Northern Ireland by making all kinds of spaces available to them, from large country parks to the former Ebrington Barracks in Derry/Londonderry, to galleries, barns, churches, vacant retail units, theatre spaces and many more. are you 16-25 and in need of space? or are you a space-holder who can help give space to somewhereto _ ? get in touch with us at place@somewhereto. com, call 028 9023 2524 or visit www.somewhereto.com the project is funded by legacy trust uk, an independent charity set up to help build a lasting cultural and sporting legacy from the london 2012 olympic and paralympic games across the uk.
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at a glance date
event
page
14 june - 7 aug
a new way in
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6 - 28 aug
art deco belfast tour
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13 aug
art deco photo tour
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26 aug
landscapes of the interior
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2 - 25 sept
charles lanyon’s belfast tour
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8 sept - 29 oct
revival
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10 - 11 sept
european heritage open days
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21 sept
revival lunchbox talk
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5 oct
revival lunchbox talk
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12 oct
timber conference
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15 oct
making art in public spaces
9
19 oct
revival lunchbox talk
6
17 - 23 oct
queen’s quarter urban walk
10
5 nov
student design charette
12
6 nov - 14 jan
aai awards 2011
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10 dec
winter wonderland
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What is it? Know your PLACE: Portaferry leads you on a fascinating tour around some of Portaferry’s most beautiful buildings. It helps you rediscover your town and amaze your family and friends with facts about the buildings you think you know. What type of buildings are in the tour? Warehouses, banks, a hotel, a church, a shop, a market, a courthouse, a university building, a house and more! Who is it for? Know your PLACE is designed for young people, families and schools to develop awareness of their local built environment. It’s also really useful for grown-ups and visitors! Who wrote it? The book was written by Ryan Orr and developed by PLACE. Ryan is from Portaferry and he is currently studying Architecture at Queen’s University Belfast. PLACE would like to thank Ryan for researching content and creating activities for this publication. Thanks also to Ulster Architectural Heritage Society and Portaferry Library. copies will be available for free at public venues around portaferry, including the library, and at place, 40 fountain street, belfast. you can also download the book for free from the place website www.placeni.org/place _ publications/48
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opportunities at place Call for Submissions: weePLACE PLACE is seeking new mini exhibitions, displays and installations for its weePLACE cabinet, a display case just inside the door of the centre. Deadline for submissions is 31st August 2011. To find out how to submit your work, visit go.placeni.org/weeplace2011 Volunteering Opportunities We have a rolling volunteering programme, suitable for all ages and abilities. If you’d like to contribute to an aspect of our work, whether for one day a month or twice a week, get in touch with us: info@placeni.org Professional Opportunities We have opportunities for people who wish to offer specialist advice for our projects or those who can deliver learning and development talks. All contributions are welcome as we work to make Northern Ireland a better place. Contact us to discuss: info@placeni.org
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ARCHITECTURE TOURS We are inviting you to join us on fascinating, uplifting and often surprising journeys through the streets of Belfast. Our guided walking tours will open your eyes to the rich architectural heritage right on our doorstep.
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book now: you can book online at go.placeni.org/tickets. book by phone on 028 9023 2524. book in person at place, 40 fountain street,belfast. we accept credit/debit cards and cash. private tours: we can facilitate private group tours to suit your school group, corporate function or family get-together. get in touch on 028 9023 2524 or email info@placeni.org
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1 belfast past and present: donegall square
Find out what you didn’t know about a square some of us pass through nearly every day. Home to some of Belfast’s most important institutions, the old and the new rub shoulders in Donegall Square. Robinson & Cleaver, Northern Bank, Scottish Provident: all these and more are to be found here.
2 made of money: the victorian banks of belfast
Many architects of banks in the 1800s took their inspiration from grand and opulent civic buildings. These imposing new headquarters instilled trust in the banks and transformed the skyline. Today, some are still used for banking while others, like the majestic Merchant Hotel, have been repurposed for new uses.
3 the master architect: charles lanyon’s belfast You don’t need to go far in Belfast to spot a building by Sir Charles Lanyon. From the Linen Hall Library to the Queen’s Bridge, he made a lasting impact. Join us for a snapshot of his wide-ranging career as an architect, engineer and politician, as we take a journey through prosperous and extravagant Victorian Belfast.
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churches of belfast city centre With Inspired Architecture, we take you on a journey around the churches still active right in the city centre. You may be intrigued by the stories of different faiths working together to build their places of worship, and you will be amazed and uplifted by the intricate design and construction - from St. Malachy’s ceiling, “like a wedding cake turned inside out”, to the columns of St. George’s being floated down the canal to their new home.
5 art deco belfast With sleek, futuristic lines and exotic flourishes, Art Deco was a hallmark of the early 20th Century. Mixing modernity with adventure and far-flung cultures, it swept across the world in the 1920s and 30s, from Miami to New Zealand. Come with us and discover the impact this colourful, electric style had on the city of Belfast.
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place: the architecture and built environment centre for northern ireland 40 fountain street, belfast bt1 5ee 028 9023 2524 | info@placeni.org | placeni.blogspot.com