‘Architects Out!’ open call for submissions from Early Career Architects

RSUA is delighted to announce an open call for submissions from Early Career Architects to our upcoming exhibition ‘Architects Out!’.

This exhibition will be held outdoors on stone-filled gabion plinths in the Marie Heaney Square at the top of Mount Charles, Belfast, between RSUA’s home and QUB’s Seamus Heaney Centre. It will launch on Culture Night, Friday 19 September 2025, and will run for a number of weeks.

Architects Out! aims to spotlight the rich and varied contributions of Early Career Architects across the architectural landscape. From built work and competition entries to photography, illustration, installations, and conceptual explorations—this exhibition welcomes a diverse range of outputs that reflect the multifaceted nature of contemporary architectural practice.

The exhibition is being curated by the RSUA’s Early Career Architects Forum (ECAF) with the support of the RIBA Local Initiative Fund and JP Corry.

Who Can Apply

1. Architects in the first ten years of practice (consecutive or non-consecutive)
2. Individuals who are from, or currently based in, Northern Ireland
3. RSUA members (membership can be confirmed upon selection if not already held) or equivalent if currently living outside NI.

Types of work to be exhibited

1. Built projects
2. Competition/bid submissions (successful or not)
3. Post-part 3 academic work (if strongly design-oriented)
4. Photography, artwork, or other creative output that engages with architectural themes
5. Drawings, models, installations, or mixed media pieces

Registration of interest – deadline 22 August 2025

If you would like to participate in the exhibition, please complete this short form to register your interest by 22 August 2025.

The register of interest will be reviewed by the ECAF Committee and up to 15 architects will be invited to submit material. This will include a short biography (50 words), a short project description (150 words) and typically up to 5 images. Material should be submitted by 5 September 2025.

Entrants are not expected to do any new work for this exhibition. It is a showcase of work already undertaken. Permissions should be sought where appropriate.

Contact

For any questions or further information, please contact Kerry Campbell or Julia Leaker at 028 9032 3760 or info@rsua.org.uk