Delivering a Landmark Temporary Exhibition at Titanic Belfast
We are proud to have worked in close collaboration with Titanic Belfast on Titanic Belfast Curates NI Fashion and Textiles, a major summer exhibition celebrating the creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation of Northern Ireland’s fashion and textile industry.
Set within the iconic Andrews Gallery on Level 2, the exhibition will run from 1 May to 30 September 2026, forming part of Titanic Belfast’s ongoing commitment to delivering world‑class, accessible cultural experiences for visitors, local communities, and international audiences alike.
As the appointed exhibition fit‑out contractor, we were engaged on a design and build basis, developing the exhibition structures from the client’s initial concept sketches through to fabrication, installation, and completion on site. From the outset, the brief required a solution that was temporary, flexible, and fully reusable, ensuring all elements could be adapted for future exhibitions once Northern Threads finishes.
Working closely with the Titanic Belfast team, we helped transform the curatorial vision into a functional, highly crafted exhibition environment that balances visual impact with practicality in a busy, operational visitor attraction.
At the heart of the exhibition sits a bespoke fashion catwalk, running through the centre of the Andrews Gallery. Designed and constructed by our team, the catwalk showcases three pieces from each of the four featured designers.
Drawing inspiration from Linenopolis and the historic importance of the River Lagan, we developed the catwalk to create a flowing, river‑like form. This sculptural element anchors the exhibition, guiding visitors through the space while referencing both Belfast’s textile heritage and Titanic’s legacy as a global stage for elegance and innovation.
Alongside the catwalk, we designed and built a suite of complementary exhibition structures, including: Four designer studio pods, providing individualised spaces to spotlight each featured designer, A themed retail concession pop‑up and a bespoke desk and workbench for a live pop‑up design studio
Each element was engineered as a moveable, modular structure, allowing Titanic Belfast the flexibility to adjust the layout throughout the exhibition’s lifespan and to repurpose the components for future programming. Ease of alteration, transportation, and reassembly was a core driver in our design development.
The project was delivered within a highly compressed programme of just eight weeks from award to completion, with all works carried out inside a fully operational building. With other galleries remaining open to the public throughout the installation period, careful planning and coordination were essential.
We worked closely with client‑appointed contractors, including the exhibition graphics team, to ensure all elements were seamlessly integrated. This collaborative approach was vital in maintaining programme certainty while meeting the high standards expected of a flagship tourist destination.
This project was a true partnership. From early design workshops through to final installation, we worked hand‑in‑hand with Titanic Belfast’s curatorial, operations, and creative teams to refine details, resolve challenges, and ensure the finished exhibition delivered against the original vision.
All items required detailed design drawings and visualisations for pre‑fabrication approval, enabling confident decision‑making and efficient delivery on site. The result is a exhibition space that supports both static displays and live programming within a dynamic, temporary environment.
NI Fashion and Textiles demonstrates how intelligent, well‑designed temporary exhibition infrastructure can offer long‑term value. By ensuring the structures can be reused and reconfigured, the project supports sustainability, operational flexibility, and future creative ambition.
We are delighted to have played a role in bringing this exhibition to life and to have contributed to Titanic Belfast’s reputation for creating memorable, accessible, and culturally significant experiences in the heart of Belfast.
