Students studying Interior Architecture at IT Sligo discussed the findings of a project which explores the ‘boundaries of belonging’ experienced by Sligo residents, at a conference called Space, Place and Nature: Connecting our Build Heritage & the Urban Environment which was held in the Glasshouse Hotel today.
Other speakers at the Conference included Senator David Norris and Minister of State Ciaran Cuffe.
Students undertook interviews in schools, nursing homes, and with a range of community groups around Sligo, at the start of September to form the basis of their project, which explored how people identify and connect with their home town.
Interior Architecture lecturer at IT Sligo Michael Roulston said: “Interior Architecture is focused on the philosophy of reimagining, conservation, and the refurbishment and creative use of our existing built environment, and the project undertaken by these students examines the idea that public spaces are integral elements of our environment that can only be successfully appropriated by users through careful, connected and appropriate design.”
“This conference on Space, Place and Nature was about encouraging people to look at the quality of our public spaces and walking environment and the idea of Interior Architecture can offer both interesting and very timely solutions to these issues.
The Interior Architecture Course at IT Sligo is the first course in Ireland or the UK to be accredited by the European Council of Interior Architects. For more information see http://courses.itsligo.ie/engineering-courses/interior-architecture/ba-in-design-in-interior-architecture-sg-336/
Final year Interior Architecture students at IT Sligo who took part in the Space; Place and Nature: Connecting our Build Heritage & the Urban Environment Conference in the Glasshouse Hotel. From left to right; Claire Price; Bundoran; Co Donegal; Linda Carroll; Renmore; Galway; Síle Stweart; Woodford; Co Galway; Elaine Regan; Ballina; Co Mayo.