From architecture in the age of social media to rethinknigs of our highstreets, events in this collection include alternative 'commons' such as highstreets, urban commons, playgrounds, pubs and the digital realm.
08 June 2023
Maggie Coates | Walks and Tours
The bars, Inns and pubs of Holborn tell tales of its past, present and future. We might think that we…
09 June - 11 June
Anise Gallery & AVR London | Exhibitions
London commons, a haven within the city, an area for growth and enjoyment of all things big and small. For…
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07 June 2023
London Metropolitan University | Conferences Talks and Debates
This symposium will frame the commons as the sphere of community, asking both speakers and participants: ‘How can the commons…
16 June 2023
Zaha Hadid Foundation | Conferences
A day of talks and panel discussion. The morning session will explore the design and cultural history of hospitality spaces…
University of Westminster | Talks and Debates
Drawing Attention - Architecture in the Age of Social Media by Hamza Shaikh is a new book published by RIBA…
24 June 2023
Genéa Saunders | Walks and Tours
Green Refuge, is the second installment of Dear London LIVE by Genéa Saunders. The project builds upon the live journalism…
02 June 2023
University of Reading | Workshops
How can science fiction help us imagine and enact practices of commoning? In this creative workshop we will gather on…
11 June 2023
Crystal Palace Museum | Walks and Tours
Don a hard hat and hi-viz to step inside the remains of Brunel’s South Water Tower Base on a guided…
10 June 2023
18 June 2023
Jennifer Walker | Talks and Debates
An interactive community discussion that invites participants to explore the idea of an "economy of place" in Brixton. We’ll bring…
Barnet Libraries | Film Screenings
A short film about North London’s overground sections of the Northern Line Edgware Branch. Opened in three stages, to Golders…
27 June 2023
spacelab_ | Talks and Debates
A one-day-only event where we - spacelab_ open our door for the first time showcasing our design journey through the…
21 June 2023
Orms | Walks and Tours
Outernet London is a new entertainment district including live performance venues HERE, The Lower Third and the LED lined Urban…
Zaha Hadid Architects | Talks and Debates
Join Zaha Hadid Architects and guest speakers as they present recent projects related to ‘Participatory Urbanism’. The digital realm offers…
13 June - 22 June
Central District Alliance | Installations
SimpsonHaugh celebrates and joins this year’s LFA with a playful installation at our Clerkenwell Studio. The curious gaze of passers-by…
29 June 2023
JA Projects | Talks and Debates
As part of our celebration of London Festival of Architecture Better Bankside has teamed up with JA Projects to bring…
01 June - 30 June
Aswarm | Audio and video
SONGSTREETS offers an interactive immersive audio walk through the streets and culture of Brixton. Led by the knowledge of Black…
Squint/Opera | Studio Lates
Squint/Opera are experts at blending digital media with physical reality. Using the power of narrative, we help our clients craft…
Migration Museum | Talks and Debates Walks and Tours Workshops
Join the Migration Museum for “The Places that Make Us” a day-long festival event with creative workshops, tours, talks and…
03 June 2023
PDP London | Workshops
Building on the success of last year’s popular workshop session, participants will learn how to create green connections between people…
01 June - 31 August
London Festival of Architecture in partnership with EC BID | Family Events Installations
Though not a traditional playground, this project will bring an element of the unexpected into the City, inviting people to…
