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Head of Architecture Dr Sarah A Lappin (BA Columbia, MArch Princeton, PhD University of Ulster, RIBA) is an architect who teaches theory, design and professionla skills at Queens University Belfast. As a practitioner, she worked on a large range of projects including preservation and healthcare. Dr Lappin is co-founder of the All-Ireland Architectural Research Group, and is past Chair of the Steering Group of the Architectural Humanities Research Association.
Research Summary
Dr. Lappin's research interests include architecture and identity and twentieth century architectural history. Her recent publications include the book Full Irish: New Architecture in Ireland (Princeton Architectural Press) 2009, as well as articles on architecture and cultural policy. Much of her research in recent years has concentrated on manifestations of identity in 20th century on the island of Ireland, including research into the Festival of Britain (published in the volume AHRA Critiques series Peripheries in 2012). Dr Lappin's further research into modernism and its local manifestations in Ireland acted as part of the Irish pavilion at the 2014 Venice Biennale for Architecture.
Additionally, Dr Gasia Ouzounian (Oxford University, Music) and Dr. Lappin co-direct the research group Recomposing the City: Sonic Art & Urban Architectures, which investigates how collaborations between sound artists and architects can generate new ways of understanding, analyzing and transforming urban environments. See www.recomposingthecity.org.
Particulars
Education
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Columbia University, New York City
Master's of Architecture, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey
Royal Institute of British Architects professional qualification
PhD University of Ulster, Belfast
Teaching
At Queen's
Master's Level Teaching
Module leader, Professional Skills, 2018 -
Co-director Master's level Design Studio with PLACE Architecture Centre Director Michael Corr, 2014-2015
MArch Dissertation Advisor 2008 -
Undergraduate Teaching
Course Leader Undergraduate Programme 2013 - 2016
Leader History and Theory Theme, Undergraduate 2008-2013
Stage One Leader 2008 - 2013
Coordinator History and Theory of Architecture I(i) Stage One 2008 -
Stage Three Design Studio 2013-2014
Stage Two Design Studio 2014-2015
Stage One Design Studio 2008 - 2013
Public CoLab/Street Society Live Project (BSc and MArch Level One) Team Member 2010 - and Staff Organiser 2014
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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R1501CRA: Hearing Trouble: Sound Art in Post-Conflict Cities
Lappin, S. & Ouzounian, G.
19/03/2015 → 18/05/2018
Project: Research
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Clough Williams-Ellis: Errant in Northern Ireland
Lappin, S. A., 08 Jul 2021, In: Irish Studies Review. 29, 3, p. 311-333 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Field Notes on Pandemic Teaching 2
Sadler, S., Morton, P., Lappin, S. & Williams, R. J., 01 Apr 2020, In: Places.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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A vigorous corrective: The Ulster '71 festival in Northern Ireland, UK
Lappin, S. & Walker, U., 15 Nov 2018, Architecture, Festival and the City. Browne, J., Frost, C. & Lucas, R. (eds.). London: Routledge, p. 172-188 16 p. (Critiques).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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The Sound-Considered City: A Guide for Decision-Makers
Lappin, S., Ouzounian, G. & O'Grady, R., Feb 2018, 44 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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The Sound-Considered City Advice Note to Decision Makers
Lappin, S., Ouzounian, G. & O'Grady, R., 26 Jan 2018, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Prizes
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Princeton University Classes of 1934, 1948, 1978 Volunteer Service Awards, 1996-1997
Lappin, Sarah (Recipient), 1996
Prize: Other distinction
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Queen's University Team Teaching Award
Lappin, Sarah (Recipient), 01 Apr 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Queen's University Team Teaching Award
Lappin, Sarah (Recipient), 30 May 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Sounding a New Heritage Future
Sarah Lappin (Advisor)
24 Feb 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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1st International Architectural Education Exhibition & Conference (IAEEC) 2021
Sarah Lappin (Keynote speaker)
26 Oct 2021 → 27 Oct 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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Not just for boys career talk
Myra Lydon (Contributor), Clare Mulholland (Chair) & Sarah Lappin (Contributor)
09 Feb 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Hosting Aurora Advance HE Leadership Group
Sarah Lappin (Host)
11 Feb 2020Activity: Other activity types › Hosting a delegation or group
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The Sound-Considered City
Sarah Lappin (Invited speaker)
24 Jan 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Architecture at Queen's have declared a climate emergency
Nuala Flood, Sarah Lappin & Sean Cullen
04/03/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Infinite City Podcast Interview
24/07/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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RTE Lyric FM The Lyric Feature Radio Programme
07/11/2014
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities