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Client Belfast City Council
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Location Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Architect Todd Architects
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Value £5.5m
Cutting-edge sustainable technologies has earnt this project a nomination for the esteemed RSUA Community Award
About the project
IN2 Engineering was commissioned by Belfast City Council to provide comprehensive mechanical and electrical design services for this 3-storey, 3250 m2 community hub. The focus is to push SSWC over the line into a Near Zero Energy Building (NZEB) and BREEAM-certified facility. The building will offer a range of facilities, including modern kitchens for cooking classes, as well as classrooms, offices, health and therapy rooms.
The design for this EU PEACE-funded project featured advanced HVAC systems, energy-efficient lighting, and renewable energy sources, significantly reducing the building's carbon footprint while enhancing occupant comfort. This project underscores IN2 Engineering's dedication to sustainability and aligns with Belfast City Council's vision for a greener urban environment.
For over 30 years, the Shankill Women’s Centre has been a cornerstone of education, training, health awareness, childcare, and activities for women. The new £5.5 million multi-purpose building on Lanark Way will offer a new shared space for women and their families in the local community. Built on a former bonfire site adjacent to the 'Peace Wall' separating the Shankill and Falls areas, this center aims to serve women from both communities in one of North West Belfast's most polarized and disadvantaged interface areas.
The Shared Women’s Centre is the first of its kind in a key interface area in Northern Ireland, providing 1454m² of shared space across three floors. This project not only exemplifies IN2 Engineering's commitment to sustainability but also supports Belfast City Council's vision for a greener, more sustainable urban environment.
This project highlight IN2 Engineering's dedication to promoting sustainable and inclusive urban development, supporting Belfast City Council's aspirations for a more connected and eco-friendly city.
A £5.5m purpose-built community building
The Shankill Women’s Centre will provide a welcoming, safe and accessible shared space for women and their families
Funded as part of the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Peace IV Programme and the NI Executive, and led by Belfast City Council, this project offers a shared space for women and families of diverse communities.
Winner of the Royal Society of Ulster Architects Community Award
The recent renovation of Shankill Shared Women Centre has attracted local acclaim and has won the coveted RSUA Community Award. This victory not only rewards the innovation that informed the M&E design of this inclusive environment, but also officially recognises the project as a cornerstone of Belfast's Net-Zero goals and the hub's role in the community as a whole.
