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Laurence Lord
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# Laurence Lord

**Source**: https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/
**Parent**: https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/architecture-bsc-k100/

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# Laurence Lord

Mr

- Senior Lecturer (Education), [School of Natural and Built Environment](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/organisations/school-of-natural-and-built-environment/)
- [Sustainable Built Environment](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/organisations/sustainable-built-environment/)

- Email[L.Lord@qub.ac.uk](#)

2014Research output 2014: 1Research output 2018: 1Research output 2021: 1Research output 2022: 3Research output 2023: 3Projects 2026: 12026

Research activity per year

## Personal profile

### Other

Laurence Lord is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Co-Director BSc Architecture at the School of Natural and Built Environment at Queen’s University Belfast. Laurence is also the founding partner of AP+E. AP+E is a design and research office based in Ireland and The Netherlands, driven by a strong interest in the social and cultural value of architecture.

Laurence founded the office in 2013 along with Jeffrey Bolhuis, the work includes exhibition making, urban design, regional strategies, adaptive reuse, and curation. AP+E have recently delivered multiple community led masterplans across Ireland and the Netherlands, including Lusk for Life, Fingal's inaugural Town Centre First Plan. Lusk for Life was shortlisted out of 1100 projects for a New European Bauhaus Award 2022. It was the only Irish Project shortlisted.

Laurence was part of the Curatorial Team for Professor Lesley Lokko, Curator for the 18th International Architecture Exhibition, Biennale Architettura 2023, The Laboratory of the Future.

Previously Laurence co-curated Free Market, the Irish National Pavilion at the 16th International Biennale Architettura in Venice in 2018. Free Market is an ongoing research project into the public spaces and potential development of market towns in Ireland which toured Ireland in 2019. Free Market won an AAI Award and an RIAI Research Award in 2020. In 2019 Laurence represented Free Market at an Oireachtas committee inDáil Éireann, advocating for a Town Centre First policy based on the Free Market research, whioch has now become policy.

Laurence won the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland Future Award in 2021. Laurence has given talks at Open House Belfast, the Architectural Association of Ireland, the RIAI Conference, Limerick School of Art & Design, UL, TUD, UCD, Luzern School of Engineering and NewNowNext with the Irish Architecture Foundation.

www.AP-E.eu | www.freemarket.ie

## Fingerprint

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- [3](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/similar/)
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- biennale
  Arts and Humanities
- exhibition design
  Arts and Humanities
- pavilion
  Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
  Arts and Humanities
- Free Market
  Arts and Humanities
- bungalow
  Arts and Humanities
- Publications
  Agricultural and Biological Sciences
- Rural Areas
  Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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## Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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## Projects

- [1](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/projects/?status=RUNNING)
  Active

- ### [R1288NBE: Future Island-Island (extension): Future Observatory: Design the Green Transition](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/projects/future-island-island-extension-future-observatory-design-the-gree/)

  [Mulholland, C.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/clare-mulholland/) (PI), [Flood, N.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/nuala-flood/) (CoI), [Jefferies, T.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/thomas-jefferies/) (CoI), [Keeffe, G.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/greg-keeffe/) (CoI), [Lappin, S.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/sarah-lappin/) (CoI), [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) (CoI), [Millar, B.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/bronagh-millar/) (CoI) & [Smyth, B.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/beatrice-smyth/) (CoI)

  23/02/2026 → …

  Project: Research

## Research output

- [3](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/publications/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Fresearchoutput%2Fresearchoutputtypes%2Fcontributiontojournal%2Farticle&type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Fresearchoutput%2Fresearchoutputtypes%2Fcontributiontoperiodical%2Farticle)
  Article
- [1](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/publications/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Fresearchoutput%2Fresearchoutputtypes%2Fcontributiontojournal%2Fbook)
  Book/Film/Article review
- [1](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/publications/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Fresearchoutput%2Fresearchoutputtypes%2Fbookanthology%2Fother)
  Other report
- [1](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/publications/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Fresearchoutput%2Fresearchoutputtypes%2Fcontributiontobookanthology%2Fchapter)
  Chapter

- ### [*Kay Fisker: Danish functionalism and block based housing* by Andrew Clancy and Colm Moore](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/publications/ikay-fisker-danish-functionalism-and-block-based-housingiby-andre/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/), 01 Jan 2023, In: [Architecture Ireland.](#) 327, p. 98 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review
- ### [Kinlough & Environs: a networked approach to small settlements](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/publications/kinlough-amp-environs-a-networked-approach-to-small-settlements/)

  Delaney, M., Bolhuis, J., [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) & Kennedy, T., 01 May 2023, In: [Architecture Ireland.](#) 329, 3, p. 27-30 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  Open Access
- ### [Queen’s University & The Venice Biennale](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/publications/queens-university-amp-the-venice-biennale/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/), 27 Oct 2023, Perspective, 32, 5, p. 73-74 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
- ### [A town-centred future](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/publications/a-town-centred-future/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) & Kennedy, T., 24 May 2022, In: [House + Design .](#) 07, p. 112-114

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
- ### [Little republics: the story of bungalow bliss - appendix](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/publications/little-republics-the-story-of-bungalow-bliss-appendix/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) & Bolhuis, J., 20 Oct 2022, *Little republics: the story of bungalow bliss.* Duncan, A. (ed.). [Lilliput Press](#), p. 163-171 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  - bungalow

[View all 9 research outputs](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/publications/)

## Prizes

- ### [African Futures Institute - The Well-Laid Table](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/prizes/african-futures-institute-the-well-laid-table/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) (Recipient), 14 Jul 2022

  Prize: Appointment

  - biennale
- ### [Architectural Association of Ireland Award Winner - Free Market](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/prizes/architectural-association-of-ireland-award-winner-free-market/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) (Recipient), 2020

  Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
- ### [Architectural Association of Ireland Award Winner - The Reason of Towns](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/prizes/architectural-association-of-ireland-award-winner-the-reason-of-t/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) (Recipient), 28 Apr 2025

  Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
- ### [Arts Council Project Award Winner - Beyond Town](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/prizes/arts-council-project-award-winner-beyond-town/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) (Recipient), 2020

  Prize: National/international honour

  - Administrative Structure
  - Ireland
- ### [Cairo Design Awards - Community Impact](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/prizes/cairo-design-awards-community-impact/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) (Recipient) & Bolhuis, J. (Recipient), 02 Dec 2025

  Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

  - Vehicle Prototype
  - Prototype Vehicle

[View all 18 prizes](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/prizes/)

## Activities

- [9](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/activities/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Factivity%2Factivitytypes%2Ftalk%2Finvited_talk)
  Invited talk
- [4](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/activities/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Factivity%2Factivitytypes%2Fexamination%2Fpgt_external_examination)
  PGT external examination
- [4](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/activities/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Factivity%2Factivitytypes%2Ftalk%2Fpublic_lecture_debate_seminar)
  Public lecture/debate/seminar
- [2](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/activities/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Factivity%2Factivitytypes%2Fattendance%2Fparticipation_in_festival_exhibition)
  Participation in Festival/Exhibition
- 5
  More

  - [**3** Participation in workshop, seminar, course](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/activities/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Factivity%2Factivitytypes%2Fattendance%2Fworkshopseminarcourseparticipation)
  - [**3** Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/activities/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Factivity%2Factivitytypes%2Ftalk%2Finvited_or_keynote_talk_at_national_or_international_conference)
  - [**1** Other examination](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/activities/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Factivity%2Factivitytypes%2Fexamination%2Fother_examination)
  - [**1** UG external examination](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/activities/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Factivity%2Factivitytypes%2Fexamination%2Fug_external_examination)
  - [**1** Membership of peer review panel or committee](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/activities/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Factivity%2Factivitytypes%2Fmembership%2Fcommittee)
  - [**1** Membership of network](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/activities/?type=%2Fdk%2Fatira%2Fpure%2Factivity%2Factivitytypes%2Fmembership%2Fnetwork)

- ### [Town Centre First - AP+E](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/activities/town-centre-first-ape/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) (Invited speaker) & [Galway, N.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/neil-galway/) (Organiser)

  06 Mar 2026

  Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
- ### [Architecture at Queen's - Offer Holder Day](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/activities/architecture-at-queens-offer-holder-day/)

  [Mariotti, J.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/jasna-mariotti/) (Presenter) & [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) (Presenter)

  28 Feb 2026

  Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
- ### [Master Class Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Architecture](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/activities/master-class-shaping-tomorrow-the-future-of-architecture/)

  [Mariotti, J.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/jasna-mariotti/) (Presenter) & [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) (Presenter)

  06 Feb 2026

  Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
- ### [Peter Rice Annual Lecture 2025](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/activities/peter-rice-annual-lecture-2025/)

  Scott, F. (Invited speaker), [Mulholland, C.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/clare-mulholland/) (Host) & [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) (Organiser)

  02 Dec 2025

  Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
- ### [AFI - Workshop](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/activities/afi-workshop/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/) (Participant)

  02 Dec 2025

  Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course

[View all 48 activities](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/activities/)

## Press/Media

- ### [Venice Biennale 2025: Ireland Presents an elegantly complex take on a richly simple idea](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/clippings/venice-biennale-2025-ireland-presents-an-elegantly-complex-take-o/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/)

  21/06/2025

  1 Media contribution

  Press/Media: Other
- ### [Irish Architecture Foundation takes its vision abroad](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/clippings/irish-architecture-foundation-takes-its-vision-abroad/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/)

  06/06/2025

  1 Media contribution

  Press/Media: Other
- ### [Architecture Ireland - Broadening of the idea of what Architecture is - Interview](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/clippings/architecture-ireland-broadening-of-the-idea-of-what-architecture-/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/)

  27/06/2024

  1 item of Media coverage

  Press/Media: Other
- ### [Dublin Gazette - Lusk for Life, town centre first plan is launched](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/clippings/dublin-gazette-lusk-for-life-town-centre-first-plan-is-launched/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/), Delaney, M., Bolhuis, J., Dempsey, I., Hurley, L. & Kennedy, T.

  07/06/2024

  1 item of Media coverage

  Press/Media: Other
- ### [Fingal County Council - Lusk for Life Town Centre First Plan](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/clippings/fingal-county-council-lusk-for-life-town-centre-first-plan/)

  [Lord, L.](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/)

  24/05/2024

  1 Media contribution

  Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities

[View all 37 press/media](https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/laurence-lord/clippings/)