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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)

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

RIBA Project Carlisle Memorial Church Can a renewed understanding of such a building, through its spatial experience, encourage a greater understanding of other 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