DRIFT

By: OGU Architects & MMAS with Matilde Meireles
Location: River Lagan locations inc. Stranmillis Weir & Waterfront Hall pontoon
When: Summer- Autumn 2024
Creative Me Profile: Nature Lover

Visit DRIFT this August and September, and connect with the River Lagan. DRIFT, a new floating structure with a majestic sound installation, is a fusion of experimental architecture and art installation.

Designed by leading architects OGU and MMAS with sound artist Matilde Meireles, the project invites the people of Belfast to explore these spaces between city and water, and seeks to amplify the multi-sensory experience of being on the Lagan.

DRIFT aims to challenge the city's relationship to its waterfront, presenting the river as a vital public space for a growing population. It will also delve into the potential for more wildlife-friendly urban places to be made available along its edge.

Engaging with the river’s historical significance and cultural identity, the project has embarked on a journey of discovery to map and reveal significant parts of the Lagan. An open call invited people to tell their stories and what is important about the river to them.

It is hoped that by sparking people’s curiosity and interest in the Lagan, the project can start a transformative public conversation about the potential of a more accessible river that embraces a series of valuable public spaces.

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