From land ownership and inclusivity to public realm projects and artworks, this collection includes explorations of our green spaces, parks and squares, spaces of art and culture as well as the use of public use and civic spaces.
06 June 2023
Central District Alliance | Walks and Tours
The Finsbury Business Centre (FBC) and Central District Alliance (CDA) will host a walking tour of "our commons" - highlighting…
Press Highlights
17 June 2023
The Barnet Society | Walks and Tours
Led by the Barnet Society, you will see fine architecture and landscape including almshouses with shared gardens and recent public…
11 June 2023
Brixton Chamber Orchestra | Performances
Award winning charity Brixton Chamber Orchestra set a performance in and around the outdoor concourse of Brixton's iconic Recreation Centre.…
01 June - 31 August
London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Destination City | Installations Walks and Tours
We're inviting you to peek behind the bustle of The City, navigating its twisting streets to explore its abundance of…
04 June 2023
Becky Lyon | Workshops
Join artist and London National Park City Ranger Becky Lyon for an exploratory art walk and workshop in the shared…
Curator Picks
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…
13 June 2023
The Brixton Project | Talks and Debates
As part of London Festival of Architecture, The Brixton Project is hosting a Community Roundtable examining legacies of Colonialism in…
Invisible Palace | Workshops
Join poet Theresa Lola to get creative with words during this relaxed event in Crystal Palace Park. Public parks are…
18 June 2023
Capel Manor College | Workshops
Join Sophie Guinness, Curriculum Leader of Horticulture and Garden Design at Capel Manor College, for a mapping workshop which invites…
Lambeth Tour Guides Association | Walks and Tours
From it's lavish and opulent beginnings in 1900's to today's civic life in a multi-cultural community, this tour provides an…
Esi Eshun | Walks and Tours
Join us for a guided walk in Finsbury Park as we explore landmark trees, ponds and green spaces to learn…
Architecture Sans Frontières – UK (ASF-UK) | Workshops
This workshop invites participants from social and spatial disciplines to explore how acts of resistance and negotiation are fundamental to…
16 June 2023
Gillespies | Studio Lates
Visit Gillespies for free advice on your landscape architecture project - or just to see what we do. • Landscape…
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…
27 June 2023
Highlighting the potential of "the commons," this Greening the Public Realm event will be hosted by CDA, Camden Council, contractors…
15 June 2023
The Brixton Project has been commissioned by Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Foundation to deliver community wide engagement around the re-interpretation…
22 June 2023
Carma Masson, Playground | Talks and Debates
A panel discussion around something we all share- a sense of play - and how key advocates for Playful Design…
10 June 2023
IF_DO | Walks and Tours
IF_DO will lead a cycle tour looking at new community architecture in Enfield, starting from Tottenham Hale Station, and cycling…
15 June - 13 July
London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Barnet Council, Ballymore and TfL | Installations
‘Let’s Meet on the Edge’ is composed of three nature-based creative reuse installations, starting at Station Road and reaching up…
Crystal Palace Community Association | Walks and Tours
Too many people walk around their communities staring at their phones and fail to notice the rich architectural heritage around…
01 June - 30 June
ESER GUNGOR STUDIO | Installations
Over the past few years, we have become increasingly aware of the importance of our local parks to our everyday…
UP Projects | Workshops
Join designer and academic, Torange Khonsari as she explains and explores the notion and power of “commons” and “commoning” and…
Hayes Davidson | Workshops
London belongs to all of us. But how do we get more people involved in its future development? Having accessible…
28 June 2023
Anthony Davis of Booksteps Walks | Audio and video
Have you ever thought about the balconies in London’s shopping arcades or the big bow windows of London’s men’s clubs…
Central District Alliance | Installations
The Central District Alliance (CDA) have been working with Islington Council Green Infrastructure and Highways teams to explore the potential…
23 June 2023
what if: projects | Walks and Tours
Livesey Exchange (LEX) is the result of a team effort and long-term collaboration between community enabler Nicholas Okwulu (Pempeople), architect…
30 June 2023
London Borough of Haringey | Walks and Tours
How can the public co-design public art and urban greening projects? Haringey Council, along with our excellent community and artistic…
13 June - 22 June
SimpsonHaugh celebrates and joins this year’s LFA with a playful installation at our Clerkenwell Studio. The curious gaze of passers-by…
14 June 2023
Related Argent | Talks and Debates
Creativity has the power to change people and places for the better, public art is often inspired by the past,…
Invisible Palace | Walks and Tours
Journey through time and place on this heritage walk, that weaves its way downhill through Crystal Palace Park. Dr Dawn…
Bureau of Silly Ideas | Talks and Debates Workshops
The silliest place in London is opening to the public for the LFA! The Bureau Of Silly Ideas, a renowned outdoor…
Adrienne Lau | Workshops
It is essential for public spaces to be designed and developed with the community and users at the heart of…
29 June 2023
Dallas-Pierce-Quintero | Talks and Debates
Dallas-Pierce-Quintero see designing for culture as an essential tool for supporting local communities. Their refurbishment of Enfield’s Dugdale Arts Centre…
25 June 2023
London Calling Blog / Hadley Property Group | Walks and Tours
Join London Calling Blog for a tour of the world class Street Art of SE20, culminating at the unique Rooftop…
21 June 2023
London Communications Agency | Talks and Debates
Stumble, trip! Why London needs more risky play Risky play is great for children. It builds confidence, trust in your…
Barnet Green Spaces Network | Walks and Tours
This 2-mile afternoon suburban stroll (1.30pm – 4pm) will start at Golders Hill Park café, North End Road, London NW3…
20 June 2023
British Museum | Talks and Debates
Collections, visitors and engagement. Following the LFA theme ‘In Common’, speakers discuss ideas of how the British Museum may develop…
More Human systems | Installations
“To uphold, inflate and see ourselves in boundless space might help us break down categorical and psychical walls in how…
02 June 2023
artsdepot | Talks and Debates
Come take a guided tour of our theatre spaces at artsdepot, Barnet's premier cultural hub, and discover backstage secrets from…
09 June 2023
Barbara's London Tours | Walks and Tours
Pimlico as a neighbourhood, is generally regarded as a success, despite the many changes since it was created in the…
Barnet Libraries | Film Screenings
A short film about North London’s overground sections of the Northern Line High Barnet Branch and its predecessor the Northern…
The Line | Workshops
Take part in a creative workshop inspired by art on The Line. Connecting Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and The O2,…
The Line | Installations
Discover public art installations by internationally-renowned artists on The Line. Royal Victoria Dock is home to the newly launched Types…
London Borough of Bromley | Talks and Debates
What are the challenges and complexities of restoring and regenerating large historic green spaces? What are the opportunities for their…
HTA Design llp | Walks and Tours
As part of the London Festival of Architecture, the design team Related Argent, Townshend Landscape, HTA Design LLP & Erect…
03 June 2023
Patel Taylor | Walks and Tours
Take a tour of one of London's largest parks, guided by Andrew Taylor, Director at Patel Taylor. The innovative use…
08 June - 02 July
London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Lambeth Council and Brixton BID | Installations
Views on the Atlantic’ is composed of a series of built interventions at Atlantic Road and Windrush Square. These will…
Barnet Libraries | Walks and Tours
A 7km (5 mile) walk from Edgware Library to Colindale Library through Art Deco Edgware, the Watling Estate and Booth…
Build Studios | Talks and Debates
This event will focus on the fascinating area of Waterloo and the response of its diverse communities to its constant…
19 June 2023
Come and enjoy the fascinating buildings and space that is Windrush Square. From poignant sculptures to eye opening memorials, this…
