What we do and how we can help
MAG is here to support communities, developers, local authorities and government to create high quality places... more
MAG reviews
MAG provides Briefing and Design reviews by a panel of experienced practitioners... more
MAG Principles papers
These documents illustrate key principles that help create public spaces that are sustainable, support social interaction... more
Architecture and the Built Environment Policy
Input from MAG will be aligned to current policy
and emerging best practice... more
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... more
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... more
Well-being, Sustainability and the
economy
MAG is here to support communities, developers, local authorities and government to... more
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.... more
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... more
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