Ciaran Magee - Architecture

I am an architect working with Hall Black Douglas in Belfast, with previous experience in both NI and London.

I have a particular interest in the reuse of both buildings and materials, as well as how small scale or temporary interventions can act as a testbed for how we design our built environment.

"To me, "Islands of Design" implies a level of disconnection or containment, be it geographical or between different design disciplines. An exhibition like this bridges that divide, bringing the work of designers from different regions and specialities together to share knowledge and inspire creativity."

I would like to see a pop-up museum that not only exhibits key moments in our shared history through the lens of design, but also spotlights how learning from past ideas can allow us to forge new paths forward.

A physical space for the exhibition of this would be invaluable, as it allows for chance meetings, conversation, and exposure to approaches you might not have sought out on your own.

Belfast is a beautiful city full of creative and resilient people.

I would like to see an expansion of spaces and support for people to explore art, architecture, music, food, fashion, furniture, ceramics, performance, photography ... Places to try, places to fail, and places to try again.