Projects per year
Personal profile
Interests
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):
Fingerprint
- 1 Similar Profiles
Projects
- 1 Finished
-
R1501CRA: Hearing Trouble: Sound Art in Post-Conflict Cities
Lappin, S. (PI) & Ouzounian, G. (CoI)
19/03/2015 → 18/05/2018
Project: Research
-
Introducing circularity in early architectural design education
Campbell, E., Niblock, C., Flood, N. & Lappin, S., 23 Sept 2024, In: ArchNet - IJAR.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile40 Downloads (Pure) -
Soundspace: a manifesto
Ouzounian, G. & Lappin, S., 2022, Going out: walking, listening, soundmaking . Biserna, E. (ed.). Brussels: umland, p. 295-301 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
-
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
Open AccessFile220 Downloads (Pure) -
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
Open Access -
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
Prizes
-
-
Princeton University Classes of 1934, 1948, 1978 Volunteer Service Awards, 1996-1997
Lappin, S. (Recipient), 1996
Prize: Other distinction
-
Queen's University Team Teaching Award
Lappin, S. (Recipient), 30 May 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
-
Queen's University Team Teaching Award
Lappin, S. (Recipient), 01 Apr 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
-
Activities
-
Architecture and Culture (Journal)
Lappin, S. (Peer reviewer)
05 Feb 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
-
Exhibition at the Making Festival at Ulster Folk Museum, NMNI
Niblock, C. (Organiser) & Lappin, S. (Organiser)
17 Aug 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
File -
Quiet Rooms in Belfast: An Architectural Design Project in Undergraduate Education
Lappin, S. (Advisor)
05 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
-
School of Natural and Built Environment (Organisational unit)
Lappin, S. (Advisor)
24 Apr 2024 → 24 Apr 2027Activity: Membership types › Membership of board
-
Sounding a New Heritage Future
Lappin, S. (Advisor)
24 Feb 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
Press/Media
-
Architecture at Queen's have declared a climate emergency
Flood, N., Lappin, S. & Cullen, S.
04/03/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
-
Infinite City Podcast Interview
24/07/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
-
RTE Lyric FM The Lyric Feature Radio Programme
07/11/2014
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities