Project Background Information
Initiated the Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) in collaboration with Arts & Business, the Two Minds project is an ambitious art and architecture collaboration exploring the synergy and outcomes from creative dialogue. Involving ten of the region´s leading Architects´ Practices teamed with ten individual artists from Ireland: North and South, and abroad for a 6 month period.
Two Minds was launched on 16th February and Guest of Honour was Trevor Leaker, President of RSUA. Commending the organisers of Two Minds and RSUA Events Convenor John Reid as instigator, Trevor Leaker, described Two Minds as "an initiative that perfectly illustrates the intentions and potential of the Royal Society of Ulster Architects as an agency of advocacy and collaboration."
The practices involved read as a who´s who of Northern Ireland´s architects. There are six from Belfast itself: Robinson McIlwaine Architects, Robinson Patterson Architects, Todd Architects, Kennedy Fitzgerald & Associates, Hall Black Douglas Architects, Mackel & Doherty Architects. These are joined by practices from the regions: Hegarty Architects and Caroline Dickson Architects, Derry; Michael Rogers & Co Architects from Coleraine and Keys & Monaghan Architects from Fermanagh. All the practices involved have experience in arts and culture projects but this will be the first time that any have had an artist in residence for six months.