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Carlisle Memorial Methodist Church

Youth Perspective

• Dr. Karen McPhillips

Overview

• AHRC funded study

Youth perception of religious architecture.

• RIBA funded study

Carlisle Memorial Methodist Church.

• Future developments

Carlisle Memorial Church 1946 (Courtesy of Glenravel Project, 2012)

Expectations On Site Experience Responsive Actions Participants Analysis Drawings Self-Directed Photography Key Words Observations

AHRC Project

Methodology

RIBA Project Carlisle Memorial Church

Can a renewed understanding of such a building, through its spatial experience, encourage a greater understanding of

• ther religions and help find a way for

disused space to, once again, play a viable part in the local community as a shared heritage resource?

Methodology

Youth focused

• Workshops with students from the

Belfast Royal Academy.

• Workshop Format

– Expectations – Questionnaire – Presentation – Responsive drawing session

Research Findings

Expectations

• Demonstrated a clear understanding of religious symbology.

Research Findings

Questionnaire

• Proximity to a building.
• Personal relationship with a church building.
• Buildings of importance must provide a

function.

Research Findings

Responsive session

Research findings

Youth Perspective

• The story of the Carlisle Family.
• Shared multi-functional resource.
• The building facade should be maintained.

Future Developments

Youth Engagement

• Drawing based education workshops.
• Case study buildings.
• Workshop duration.
• Cultural heritage lessons.

Contact Details

For further information contact: Dr Karen McPhillips School of the Built Environment University of Ulster Jordanstown campus Shore Road, Newtownabbey

• Co. Antrim BT37 0QB

Tel 028 90368108 Email k.mcphillips@ulster.ac.uk