McCue has finished the refurbishment of the Titanic Suite at Titanic Belfast, marking the opening phase of a wider, staged investment across the attraction's event and hospitality spaces on Levels 5 and 6.

As principal fit-out contractor, McCue delivered specialist joinery, wall panelling and interior finishes for one of Northern Ireland's best-known venues, which features the building's replica Grand Staircase. The scheme was designed by Belfast studio Garuda Design, led by Suzanne Garuda, and carried out with a local supply chain including Rainey & Best, Ulster Carpets and W. Stevenson & Son.

The scope included new wall panelling and detailed joinery that echo the scale and richness of traditional timber craftsmanship, alongside large bas-relief panels illustrating moments from the story of RMS Titanic.

Working with the broader project team, the fit-out introduced bespoke carpet and curtains and added new LED screens to improve wayfinding throughout the event spaces. In the North Viewing Gallery, overlooking the historic slipways, a compass motif has been inlaid into the timber floor beneath a starlit ceiling.

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A bespoke Irish linen wallcovering was created by a third-generation decorator whose grandfather worked on RMS Titanic. A palette of blues, golds and neutrals gives the suite a contemporary look while preserving the character of the building.

The project was delivered to programme in a live visitor environment, with the suite reopening ahead of a busy calendar. Titanic Belfast has around 60 domestic, national and international events booked between September and December.

Tim Patton, Contracts Manager at McCue, said: "The bigger challenge was programme and the level of bespoke joinery we had to manufacture in house within the timeline. Titanic Belfast stayed open the whole way through and had events booked either side of us, so we sequenced the works around the venue rather than expecting the venue to work around us. Handing the space back on time, at that standard of finish, comes down to the team on site and to how closely we worked with Garuda Design."

Judith Owens MBE, Chief Executive of Titanic Belfast, said the organisation was "delighted with the finished result" and praised the partnership with Garuda Design and the local suppliers and tradespeople who delivered the project. She described the reopening as a key milestone in the growth of the venue's events business, adding that the refurbishment enhances the space while retaining the flexibility that has made it one of Northern Ireland's most popular venues.

Suzanne Garuda of Garuda Design said "it has been an honour to help reimagine these spaces within this iconic building".

She said the approach was to respect the building's heritage while creating a contemporary look for a high-demand events venue, drawing on the craftsmanship and decorative detail associated with RMS Titanic and bringing together bespoke finishes, texture and detail throughout.