Rebelling Urban Spaces of Alienation: A Critical Analysis of Abstract Spaces in Ligoniel through the Work of Henri Lefebvre’s Spatial Triad Part 2 Dissertation 2024 Saskia Smith Ulster University | UK This dissertation centred on Ligoniel in North Belfast, delves into its historical significance as a region marred by the enduring legacy of the Troubles. By investigating the concept of ‘alienation,’ originally posited by Karl Marx and further developed by neo-Marxist scholars like Henri Lefebvre, the study presents Lefebvre’s Spatial Triad as a framework for understanding urban space production and its embedded social relations. A series of qualitative walk-and-talk interviews conducted on site with Ligoniel residents, provides valuable insights into how architecture has been used by residents to express ideas of resistance and rebellion. Following Lefebvre, the dissertation considers these to be ‘representational spaces’ which challenge capitalist frameworks and urban planning rigidity, thereby resisting the neglect of daily life intricacies. The conclusion underscores these architectural modifications as acts of rebellion and symbols of resistance, highlighting their significance within the conceived and perceived spaces. Ultimately, this research sheds light on the transformable power of residents in shaping urban spaces and calls for a revaluation of spatial considerations in urban planning. Tutor(s) David Coyles