Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment

What we do and how we can help

MAG is here to support communities, developers, local authorities and government to create high quality places

MAG reviews

MAG provides Briefing and Design reviews by a panel of experienced practitioners

MAG Principles papers

These documents illustrate key principles that help create public spaces that are sustainable, support social interaction

Architecture and the Built Environment Policy

Input from MAG will be aligned to current policy
and emerging best practice

Living High Streets initiative

MAG has co-produced a fresh approach to placemaking that engages local communities in working together on all aspects of their village, town or city

MAG publications

MAG seeks to engage and support communities, developers, local authorities and government through a variety of means and media. As part of this work, MAG works on and publishes a range of workstreams, best practice guides, newsletter, videos etc

Well-being, Sustainability and the economy

MAG is here to support communities, developers, local authorities and government to

People

MAG comprises a Chair and eight Members with diverse experience and expertise in the field of architecture and the built environment

Events and activities

Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) for Architecture and the Built Environment are involved in a range of events each year across Northern Ireland. The main event hosted by the Group is the Annual MAG Symposium.

Newsletters

These newsletters share information about what we are doing, and who we are working with. Together, we are working to make a real difference

Strategic Design Group

The Strategic Design Group (SDG) is endorsed and supported by the Department for Communities and the Department for Infrastructure.

Contact details for the MAG Secretariat.

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Image Credits

Header image, MAC Belfast, MAC Belfast
MAG Reviews, Giants Causeway Visitor Centre (National Trust), Hufton + Crow

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