Northern Ireland's Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) has appointed a new president.

Joan McCoy has replaced former president Paul Crowe in the role.

The appointment was announced at RSUA's AGM at the Titanic Hotel in Belfast.

Ms McCoy has been hired on a two-year term.

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RSUA Director Ciarán Fox said: "I offer my warmest congratulations to Joan and I look forward to working with her in her new role as President.  The Society is already delivering on its ambitious programme to transform architecture in Northern Ireland and Joan's drive and dedication will be crucial as we continue to develop and to grow the RSUA in the time ahead."

Ms McCoy is a founding director of White Ink Architects, based in Belfast.

(CM)