DRIFT, River Lagan, Belfast, by OGU Architects and MMAS for Belfast 2024

This floating pavilion opened up the River Lagan to the public in two locations last summer. It amplified the multisensory experience of the river and encouraged people to connect with related issues through sonic performances in collaboration with artist Matilde Meireles, plant-identification workshops, ecology presentations, river-themed films, mindfulness and stargazing.

Funded by Department for Communities through Belfast City Council, the Queen’s Quay Kiosk has been designed by OGU Architects and MMAS to create a new space at the site of the former railway. Previously underutilised this is an example of collaborative placemaking celebrating the innovation of local makers and manufacturers with crafted architecture. Native will run a coffee kiosk and all sorts of pop-up events bakeries, food stalls, music and events to make this a new thriving outdoor space.

DRIFT, River Lagan, Belfast, by OGU Architects and MMAS for Belfast 2024

This floating pavilion opened up the River Lagan to the public in two locations last summer. It amplified the multisensory experience of the river and encouraged people to connect with related issues through sonic performances in collaboration with artist Matilde Meireles, plant-identification workshops, ecology presentations, river-themed films, mindfulness and stargazing.

Rachel will be speaking as part of the Irish Architecture Foundations Reimagine Placemaking Programme.

‘Presented by the Irish Architecture Foundation as part of our Reimagine placemaking programme and This Is Where We Are Now season, A Place Belongs Forever To speaks to those passionate about placemaking and the built environment who want to expand their understanding of the field, engaging with placemaking in creative, interdisciplinary ways.During this one-day symposium participants will explore how we connect with the places we inhabit through hands on-activities, workshops, and a panel discussion.’