The Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) has announced 'RSUA Design Box' as the winner of the Early Career Architects Competition.

The winning design was created by Julian Manev in collaboration with James Boyd and Erl Johnston. The competition challenged Early Career Architects to propose creative ideas for the repurposing of a classic red phone box in the centre of Belfast.

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'RSUA Design Box' proposed that the phone box could be transformed into a captivating gallery space showcasing collaborations with various institutions. The proposal introduces a new four-columned architectural object which serves as a new public display vessel. This new design allows a outward public communication of design throughout all hours of the day and night.

It impressed the judges due to the proposal's clarity and beauty, its consideration of the delivery, how it understood the challenges of the location and its potential to collaborate with creative organisations and people based in Cathedral Quarter.

'RSUA Design Box' will be delivered in partnership with Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District over the coming months.