ARTIST'S STATEMENT

Transport House is an ideal representation of Belfast in the 1950s - forward looking, confident and with a solid industrial base. The trade union movement was at its high point and this Modern building with its Russian-style mosaic reflected that confidence in social progress. 

Since the 1960s both the building and the movement have suffered a decline in popularity. Transport House became one of the most misunderstood and even disliked buildings in Belfast. In parallel, the union movement has suffered a loss of members and perceived social standing.

Transport House is now due to be refurbished while the union also has a new face as Unite the Union. Both are now being reinvented in order to face the needs of the 21st Century.

Transport House Perspective.

Mosaic detail.

Ground Floor Plan and East Elevation

First Floor Plan and Section BB.

Second Floor Plan and West Elevation

Third Floor, North Elevation and Section AA

Fourth Floor, South Elevation and Plant Level.

View 1

View 2

Plant Room View

Aerial View

View with Albert Memorial

Side Elevation

Entrance Podium

Cladding Detail.

Front Perspective

Internal View 1

Internal View 2

Rear View 1

Proposed Ground and First Floor Plan

Proposed Second and Third Floor Plan

Proposed Fourth and Fifth Floor Plans

Proposed Elevations