Festival Map - London Festival of Architecture

A large-scale photography and video exhibition at RIBA

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01 June –
30 June 2023

Middlesex University|KilburnLab: Imagining the future of Kilburn rethinking disused community spaces

Ideas and proposals to explore the future of the Kilburn and its spaces. KilburnLab by students from the Ba Interior Architecture and the Ma Interiors at Middlesex University

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01 June –
30 June 2023

Commoners in Common: Mapping and Walking the City with Craftspace at Velorose

An Exhibition about mapping the common spaces in which we live, work, study and play

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01 June –
30 June 2023

Co-CreAIte

Studio Egret West |

Studio Egret West invites you to imagine and experience a reality where spatial design is placed more firmly in the hands of the public, using advanced AI technologies. With the help of interactive media, methods of co-creation and the impact of data-driven design are explored in a transformed studio space.

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01 June –
30 June 2023

Mapping / Mailing your Commons: A Mapping / Mail Art Project

Mapping / Mail Art Project inspired by Deirdre Nelson’s ‘Map your Commons' Activity

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01 June 2023

‘Commoners in Common’ Vernissage / Opening Party

Opening Party (and Workshop) at Velorose, in Charterhouse Square

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01 June –
29 June 2023

Charterhouse Square Tours

The Charterhouse |

Step off the busy streets into Charterhouse Square, and tour an oasis on the edge of the City of London.

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01 June 2023

Tour of the UK Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom |

A guided tour of the UK Supreme Court

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01 June –
30 June 2023

Collage / Commons

Becky Lyon |

An installation using collage as a method of mapping London through its soils, waters and skies rather than 'civic' borders.

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01 June 2023

More in Common – the Changing Face of Fleet Street

Ben Adams Architects |

A walking tour discussing the new era of Fleet Street's development and the preservation of its rich history .

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01 June 2023

Build-A-Town

Mae Architects |

A fun, free and family-friendly workshop to design your own town

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01 June –
30 June 2023

Funky Buddhist Bird Shrine

Squire and Partners |

In celebration of Brixton, and how its people continue to advance it as a habitation for all cultures, Squire & Partners is collaborating with local dim sum restaurant Courtesan to create this Bird Shrine

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01 June –
30 June 2023

The Line in the Royal Docks

The Line |

Visit The Line’s public art installations in the Royal Docks to explore art’s role in public space.

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Curator Picks

01 June –
30 June 2023

Songstreets

Aswarm |

Audio and video

Immersive audio walk through the stories, songs and streets that make Brixton special. (mobile app)

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01 June –
30 June 2023

Nebula by Antoniya Stoitsova for VitrA

London Festival of Architecture |

Designer Antoniya Stoitsova breathes new life into VitrA's waste materials with an installation made from recycled ceramics

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01 June –
30 June 2023

In Common… In Barnet… In pictures

Celebrate the London Festival of Architecture and the spaces in Barnet by entering our photography competition.

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01 June –
30 June 2023

More-than-human architecture

Becky Lyon |

A series of experimental ceramic sculptures designed for our multi-species companions, situated in community gardens in Barnet.

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01 June –
01 July 2023

Zaha’s Moonsoon: An Interior in Japan

Zaha Hadid Foundation |

An exhibition exploring Zaha Hadid’s iconic first interior project outside of the UK, Moonsoon restaurant and bar (1989-90) in Sapporo, Japan.

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01 June 2023

TOO SEXY FOR THE STREETS

Hanna Benihoud Studio |

A collage workshop exploring the sexulisation of women in public space

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01 June –
30 June 2023

‘Nest’

Angela Wright |

An art installation in the herb garden of Southwark Cathedral, close to the approach of London Bridge

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01 June 2023

Diversity and Continuity: Exploring London as an architectural melting pot

Donald Insall Associates |

A panel discussion that will bring together academics and practitioners from London's three prominent architecture schools and the country’s leading conservation architecture practice to look at forms of representation in architecture through ornament.

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01 June –
31 August 2023

The Herbalist’s Press – a garden by Fleet Street Quarter

London Festival of Architecture in Partnership with Fleet Street Quarter |

Greening installation of herbal and medicinal plants inspired by 16th century herbalist John Gerard and the area’s history of printing.

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01 June –
24 June 2023

Poetry Competition

Penge Heritage Trail |

A poetry competition responding to any architectural example in Penge or Crystal Palace.

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02 June 2023

ACME Studio Lates

acme |

ACME London opens its doors to the public as part of LFA 2023

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02 June –
30 June 2023

The Felicitous Encounter

EUCA Annex |

The Felicitous Encounter is Euca Annex’s inaugural exhibition, featuring the artists Dorit Margreiter and Fay Nicholson’s site sensitive works in a distinctive new space.

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02 June –
30 June 2023

Hotel Intimacy

nart studio |

A cross-disciplinary exhibition in Elephant & Castle

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02 June 2023

In common with our neighbours

studioshaw |

Brewdioshaw on common ground

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02 June –
28 June 2023

draw!

Anna Gibb |

An exhibition of architectural drawings by Anna Gibb, at the Barbican Library.

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02 June 2023

LFA Morris + Company Fight Club Special

Morris+Company |

A panel debate in front of a live participatory audience hosted by Morris+Company

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03 June –
30 June 2023

The Architect Has Left The Building

A film installation that celebrates the ways we occupy buildings

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03 June 2023

Kings Cross to Clerkenwell – Building Monuments, Building Communities

Unseen Tours |

A walking tour of King's Cross with an unseen perspective.

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03 June 2023

Curator Picks

The Lego Big Street!

Join us and let your imagination run wild as we celebrate the London Festival of Architecture 2023 by building a Lego Big Street together.

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03 June 2023

Urban Commons: How to Change Grey to Green

PDP London |

Modelling workshop to learn how to design and create biodiversity into the local urban realm

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03 June –
18 June 2023

British Cooling Towers – Sculptural Giants

Margaret Howell and C20 Twentieth Century Society |

An exhibition on British cooling towers held at the Margaret Howell flagship shop in partnership with the Twentieth Century Society.

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03 June 2023

Gareth Gardner Gallery free photography portfolio reviews

Gareth Gardner Gallery |

An opportunity to get feedback on your portfolio of architectural photographs.

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03 June 2023

Exploring Brixton Art trail

Lambeth Tour Guides Association |

A 90 minute guided walk exploring the LFA art trail in Brixton

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03 June 2023

SOLD OUT

Sketchwalk City

Sketchwalk London |

A time-travelling sketchwalk through iconic residential architecture in the city.

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03 June 2023

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COMMON GARDENS: Dialogues

A panel discussion and exhibition at London Southbank University. Panelists will be representative of farm members, community activists, researchers, and architects. The event will be open the public and students.

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03 June 2023

Open Spaces in Nine Elms

Nine Elms and Battersea |

A guided walk around Nine Elms looking at the open spaces being incorporated into new developments.

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03 June –
30 June 2023

50 Years of Brutalist Architecture and Community Life at Grahame Park Estate

Friends of Grahame Park |

A COMMUNITY EXHIBITION ABOUT THE ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY AND PEOPLE OF GRAHAME PARK ESTATE

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03 June 2023

In Common – On the Common

Friends of Betts Park |

A guided walking tour of an ordinary public park with an extraordinary history

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04 June 2023

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‘If These Walls Could Talk’ (Historic Guided Walk)

Golders Green Town Team |

Guided tour exploring the historical and cultural significance of architecture in Golders Green in the context of serving a diverse community.

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04 June 2023

Finding Common Ground: Touring Finsbury Park

Esi Eshun |

A guided walk in Finsbury Park

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04 June 2023

Collage / Commons Walk and Workshop

Becky Lyon |

A walk, workshop and installation using collage as a technique to map soils, waters and skies as a way of finding our ‘commonality’ in Colindale, a neighbourhood in the Barnet Plateau aka the London Borough of Barnet!

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04 June 2023

“I Wish”

Katica Puga |

Participatory wish booth in Canada Water

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04 June 2023

Being an Urban Architect: 36 Years in Bermondsey

Morocco Bound |

A talk by architect and founder of Morocco Bound Jonathan Dransfield

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05 June 2023

Model Making Workshop on Use of Casting Materials – Alternative Visions for Hackney Wick

University of East London |

A hands-on model making workshop exploring alternative visions for Hackney Wick

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05 June –
30 June 2023

Brixton Mural Tour

BoonBrown |

A self-guided tour of Brixton's Mural highlights

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05 June 2023

The Big Build

A Building activity session for under-fives

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05 June 2023

The World Comes to Holborn

"Seek out London" - Cultural walks for the incurably curious |

A walk exploring buildings and other facilities that have developed in the Holborn area over the last 200 years that seek to meet the needs of a diverse range of communities.

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05 June 2023

Buildings of Brixton

The Brixton Society |

A talk on Brixton buildings over the past 200 years, with emphasis on what has driven or affected development and the sites that have resulted in the past 50 years.

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05 June 2023

Barnet commons – old and new

The Barnet Society |

A walk around almshouses and newer shared spaces in historic Chipping Barnet, and the greenery that almost completely surrounds the town.

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06 June 2023

Exploring Dockland stories

Eastside Community Heritage |

Guided walk around the Royal Docks

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06 June 2023

The Lego Big Street!

Join us and let your imagination run wild as we celebrate the London Festival of Architecture 2023 by building a Lego Big Street together.

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06 June –
17 June 2023

David Oliver: Today My Shadow Is Also My Companion

Bermondsey Project Space |

An exhibition of architectural installations, sculpture and collage works

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06 June 2023

Curator Picks

The Snake House: Finland’s most radical co-housing schemes

Finnish Institute in the UK and Ireland |

A presentation and discussion on the concept of “shared space” with a focus on one of Finland’s most famous architectural projects.

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06 June 2023

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CULTURE IN CRISIS: ARCHITECTURE RESPONDS

V&A Culture in Crisis Programme |

A panel discussion hosted by the V&A

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06 June 2023

City Dialogues: 15-Minute City

Ecocity |

Conferences

A panel session examining the 15-minute city, a controversial concept to create cities where people have access to key amenities by travelling no more than 15 minutes on foot or by bike

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06 June 2023

Curator Picks

Seats at the Table – The Architecture of Disability

Re-Fabricate and the Dis/Ordinary Architecture Project |

Talk on disability

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07 June 2023

MENTAL ILLNESS & WELLNESS IN THE UK – IS THE SYSTEM WORKING? CAN DESIGN HELP

Makower Architects Ltd |

MENTAL ILLNESS & WELLNESS IN THE UK ? IS THE SYSTEM WORKING ? Round-Table Discussion #1

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07 June 2023

A Common Thread…

HLM Architects |

In line with the LFA theme for this year ‘In Common’, here at HLM Architects we’ve put together a map of key architectural sites around our London Studio in Aldgate and surrounding area.

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07 June 2023

Sikh History on the streets of London – Westminster

A little History of the Sikhs |

Walking Tour - Sikh History stories in Westminster

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07 June 2023

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Common Ground: Cultural Commons and The City

London Metropolitan University |

Event organised by course and research area Design for Cultural Commons and Londonmet Lab at London Metropolitan University

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07 June –
02 July 2023

Craft Not Carbon Pavilion

Webb Yates Engineers |

Installation responding to challenges of our time in Crystal Palace Park

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07 June 2023

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LAUNCH EVENT: Craft Not Carbon Pavilion

Webb Yates Engineers |

Installation responding to challenges of our time in Crystal Palace Park

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07 June 2023

Norman Foster in conversation

Ecocity |

Conferences

A conversation as part of Ecocity World Summit 2023 with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Norman Foster, Founder and Executive Chairman of Foster + Partners, a global studio for architecture, urbanism, and design, rooted in sustainability.

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07 June 2023

EVENING EVENT Home Ground @Alison Brooks Architects

Alison Brooks Architects |

An exhibition of Alison Brooks Architects' epic model 'Home Ground', last exhibited at the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale, specially mounted at our office in Highgate Studios

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08 June –
15 June 2023

Metamorphosis | Middlesex University Degree Show 2023

Metamorphosis celebrates the work of our 2023 graduating students; exhibitions, performances, workshops in a dense calendar of events at Middlesex University in London,

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08 June 2023

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International House: Space for public good: theory and practice

Forth |

A panel discussion featuring occupants of 3Space International House, a creative hub established as meanwhile use of an 11 storey building in the heart of Brixton.

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08 June 2023

Our Common Ground: Stories around the Strand

London HQ |

The major new public space at the Strand Aldwych aims to bring the inside out – celebrating the wealth of culture and education in the area, whilst providing a new oasis in central London for people to enjoy.

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08 June 2023

Crystal Palace Concert Platform – Meet the Innovator

Crystal Palace Park Trust |

Guided tours of the Concert platform

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08 June 2023

Drawing Attention: Architecture in the Age of Social Media

A book launch event for RIBA Publishing's new title 'Drawing Attention' by Hamza Shaikh which provides guidance and inspiration on architectural drawing.

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08 June –
11 June 2023

Stitch School

Brixton BID |

Brixton X Harlem Supper Cloth

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08 June 2023

UNCHARTERED TERRITORY

Let’s Build |

"The new Ted Talks of today and tomorrow"- our live in-person events.

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08 June –
15 June 2023

Lucky Dip – architecture and art

Students explore the commonality between randomly assigned architecture and artists to create an exhibition of contemporary fashion garments.

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08 June 2023

Walk in the Footsteps of legends at the Crystal Palace Concert Bowl

Crystal Palace Park Trust |

Self-Guided tours of the Concert platform

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08 June 2023

Launch of Woven Stories Anthology

Marilyn Rogers |

A participatory live reading group event

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09 June 2023

The Garden Village of Pimlico

Barbara's London Tours |

– a walk round Pimlico and Chelsea borders examining the Garden Village of Pimlico, renowned 1960’s development such as Lillington Gardens and past and more recent developments on the Chelsea / Pimlico borders exploring the concept of active and legible public and semi-private open space.

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09 June 2023

Sharing Common Space

Weston Williamson + Partners |

Studio Lates session joining together WW+P, SB and 10D architects in their shared 12 and 10 Valentine Place studios.

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09 June 2023

Rediscovering Findalater’s Corner

Team London Bridge |

The restoration of the iconic, but neglected Edwardian Beaux Arts Ceramic façade - an ‘eye catcher’ at the South End of London Bridge.

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09 June 2023

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LAUNCH: Views on the Atlantic: Akinola Davies Jr X Janvier present Afro Shorts

London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Lambeth Council and Brixton BID |

Awe-inspiring narratives, diverse storytelling styles, and thought-provoking perspectives from emerging Pan-African filmmakers.

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09 June 2023

Design your dream library

An event for children where they can let their imaginations run wild and design their dream library.

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09 June 2023

MSMR Architects Studio Late

MSMR Architects |

Studio Late at our Waterloo studio.

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09 June –
11 June 2023

Common Container

Anise Gallery & AVR London |

A virtual reality experience in a shipping container bringing the common to you.

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10 June 2023

Kings Cross to Clerkenwell – Building Monuments, Building Communities

Unseen Tours |

A walking tour of King's Cross with an unseen perspective.

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10 June 2023

Architectural patterns from nature: workshop

Bethnal Green Nature Reserve Trust |

Half-day geometry drawing workshop

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10 June –
30 June 2023

Design YOUR Crystal Palace! – Competition

Graham Whitlock |

A workshop for 6-12 year olds to create their own Crystal Palace with Graham Whitlock, author of The Crystal Palace Chronicles

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10 June 2023

The Lego Big Street!

Join us and let your imagination run wild as we celebrate the London Festival of Architecture 2023 by building a Lego Big Street together.

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10 June 2023

Easy Care

dobladanza |

Movement workshops and performances at the installation "Easy Care" around the green spaces of Middlesex University campus.

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10 June 2023

The Places That Make Us

Migration Museum |

A day-long festival with activities for all ages to explore the people and places that make Lewisham the vibrant and diverse borough it is today.

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10 June 2023

Design YOUR Crystal Palace! – Workshop

Graham Whitlock |

A competition for 6-12 year olds to create their own Crystal Palace

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10 June 2023

Hendon Sketchwalk with architect Nuno Pais

An urban sketchwalk to document to walk and document this rapidly changing part of NW London through drawing, starting and finishing at the Middlesex University Campus.

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10 June 2023

Walk North To Edgware!

A walk exploring the architecture surrounding the Edgware Branch line north of Colindale from Edgware Library to Colindale Library.

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10 June 2023

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Exclusive Tour: Crystal Palace Subway – A Conservation Journey

DBR Limited |

A tour through the active conservation and restoration project revitalising the Crystal Palace Victorian Subway

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10 June 2023

COMMON GARDENS: Laughter Yoga

A day of skills workshops at Loughborough Farm. A day of workshops, talks, and exchanges at the Loughborough Farm. The events will be open to residents, families, and the public. Events are free but some workshops might require booking. In addition to that the event includes the design and construction of lightweight modular elements by LSBU students and farm volunteers. These will be gifted to the farm to use and develop, and to continue the farm's activity of workshops, community engagement with families, local schools, and NHS services. This component depends on funding.

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10 June 2023

COMMON GARDENS: Remaking Workshop

A day of skills workshops at Loughborough Farm. A day of workshops, talks, and exchanges at the Loughborough Farm. The events will be open to residents, families, and the public. Events are free but some workshops might require booking. In addition to that the event includes the design and construction of lightweight modular elements by LSBU students and farm volunteers. These will be gifted to the farm to use and develop, and to continue the farm's activity of workshops, community engagement with families, local schools, and NHS services. This component depends on funding.

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10 June 2023

Curator Picks

COMMON GARDENS: Children’s Planting Workshop

A day of skills workshops at Loughborough Farm. A day of workshops, talks, and exchanges at the Loughborough Farm. The events will be open to residents, families, and the public. Events are free but some workshops might require booking. In addition to that the event includes the design and construction of lightweight modular elements by LSBU students and farm volunteers. These will be gifted to the farm to use and develop, and to continue the farm's activity of workshops, community engagement with families, local schools, and NHS services. This component depends on funding.

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11 June 2023

Drawing Futures Together

Tension Fine Art |

A children’s workshop in Crystal Palace Park in relation to ‘A Place Bears The Name’ exhibition at Tension Fine Art.

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11 June 2023

Art and Architecture Walking Tour of Battersea Nine Elms

History Speak |

A guided walk from the US Embassy to Battersea Power Station exploring the art, architecture and lived experience of Nine Elms.

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11 June 2023

Hendon Faith and Peace Walk

Barnet Multi-Faith Forum |

Bringing communities together to celebrate the architectural history and diverse faiths in Hendon

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11 June 2023

“I Wish”

Katica Puga |

Participatory wish booth in Canada Water

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11 June 2023

Easy Care

dobladanza |

Movement workshops and performances at the installation "Easy Care" around the green spaces of Middlesex University campus.

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11 June 2023

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Make a material in West Norwood Cemetery

A Small Studio |

We are holding a 'making workshop' to create a surface material

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11 June 2023

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The Peoples Plan for the Royal Docks

Spaces of Hope |

A narrated walk around key sites in the Royal Albert Dock which tells the story of the People's Plan from 1983 to the present day.

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11 June 2023

The Heights of London’s Underground

A film of Northern Heights Railway and its architecture, followed by a question and answer session with the film maker The London Borough Barnet’s Heritage Officer Hugh Petrie.

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11 June 2023

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Seats at the Table – Workshops Day

Re-Fabricate and the Dis/Ordinary Architecture Project |

Talks and workshops at a sustainable and accessible installation in the City of London

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11 June 2023

Curator Picks

Diamond Street Walking Tour

Camden Tour Guides Association |

A Walk through London's Jewelry Quarter to look at the long history of the area

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12 June 2023

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Bank of England Architecture Walking Tour

Bank of England Museum |

A walking tour celebrating the architecture of the Bank of England.

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12 June 2023

The Lego Big Street!

Join us and let your imagination run wild as we celebrate the London Festival of Architecture 2023 by building a Lego Big Street together.

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13 June 2023

(Un)Common trajectories. Post-war modernist housing in Ukraine and the UK. Past | [War|] Future

An exhibition & accompanying billboard installations and events.

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13 June –
22 June 2023

Reaching out to a common ground

Central District Alliance |

Installation display at SimpsonHaugh Studio

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13 June –
28 June 2023

Fragile Brutalism. Notions of home and loss in times of war and peace

An exhibition & accompanying billboard installations and events.

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13 June 2023

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Community Roundtable: Legacies of Colonialism in our Public Realm

The Brixton Project |

A panel discussion exploring legacies of Colonialism in our public realm led by local historians, archivists, residents and cultural organisations.

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13 June 2023

North to Edgware!

A film of Edgware Branch of the Northern Line and the architecture it inspired.

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14 June 2023

Soft power, common ground: what can London learn from the world’s cities?

ING Media |

A discussion on how London's built environment contributes to its global soft power

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14 June 2023

Curator Picks

Right to Roam and Where are the Women?

Clapham Film Unit |

Museum of the Order of St John |

Right to Roam

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14 June 2023

St Bartholomew’s Hospital: 900 years of care for the City and beyond

An evening talk at the Museum of the Order of St John.

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14 June 2023

Placemaking Through Design: SimpsonHaugh in conversation with Central District Alliance

Central District Alliance |

SimpsonHaugh's Co-Founding Partner Ian Simpson will present a talk on Placemaking, in conversation with CDA's public realm team

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14 June 2023

Creative eye: photography workshop

Royal College of Physicians Museum |

Photography workshop using the architecture of the Royal College of Physicians

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14 June 2023

Design your dream library

An event for children where they can let their imaginations run wild and design their dream library.

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14 June 2023

Magnificent buildings and the treasures they house

Practice your English skills with others while talking about the free museums of London.

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14 June 2023

British Cooling Towers – Sculptural Giants – Panel Discussion

Margaret Howell and C20 Twentieth Century Society |

A panel discussion about the architectural and historic legacy of British cooling towers and what their immediate future holds, chaired by Catherine Croft, Director of the Twentieth Century Society.

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14 June 2023

Architecture Photography Walk & Talk

Chromaphotography |

A walk around the Square Mile looking at Architecture through photography.

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14 June 2023

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Archiving the ‘Inner City’: Brixton, memory and heritage

University of York / Archiving the Inner City |

A day of panel discussions asking how is Brixton being remembered? What is preserved and what is lost?

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14 June 2023

Silly Towers opens to the Public

Bureau of Silly Ideas |

Visit the iconic Bureau Of Silly Ideas in Brixton's railway arches

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15 June 2023

On The Beat in Bloomsbury’s Best

Camden Tour Guides Association |

Guided walk

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15 June 2023

Fast Forward

A special evening of short talks hosted by Jim Stephenson responding to the exhibition The Architect Has Left the Building

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15 June 2023

Museum Late: Building Soane’s Bank

Bank of England Museum |

Find out more about the Bank of England’s architectural history at our Museum Late.

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15 June 2023

Let’s Meet on the Edge – Opening Party

Join local designers and storytellers Adrienne Lau, Daniella Levene and Leila Taheri at Edgware to hear how they’ve brought to life the wondrously tangled, raw-with-real-life Edges in Edgware.

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15 June 2023

Brick on Brick on Brick

Maccreanor Lavington |

An exhibition featuring several brick facades from Maccreanor Lavington spanning 30 years.

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15 June 2023

Walking Tour of Royal Wharf and Riverscape

Riverscape |

An engaging walking tour to explore London's most exciting new waterfront neighbourhoods, Royal Wharf and Riverscape.

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15 June –
30 June 2023

Sharing Open Space

An exhibition of MA Urban Design student work for an inclusive public park at St Mary's Churchyard, London W2, to be held at the lobby area of the Marylebone Campus, University of Westminster

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15 June 2023

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Heritage Roundtable: Legacies of Colonialism in our Public Realm

The Brixton Project |

A panel discussion exploring legacies of Colonialism in our public realm with leaders in the discourse.

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15 June –
18 June 2023

Golders Green Interiors – ‘architectural insertions’

A selection of Year 2 BA Interior Architecture, BA Interior Design and BA Architectural Technology students design projects based within Golders Green

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15 June –
26 June 2023

Vertical Farm-to-Fork at the Factory

The Factory |

Installation with XR & Self-guided walk

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15 June –
11 August 2023

YOUTH DON’T CARE? Young Carers in Urban Housing Exhibition (Brixton)

EXCAVATING DIVERSITY, Darren Appiagyei and Social Housing Network |

This Co-Curated Youth on Urban Housing Exhibition, is the culmination of youth-led workshops held throughout the festival.

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15 June 2023

Healthy (Work)places for Women

Women in Architecture |

A panel discussion around the health experiences women architects have “in common” and which have previously not been discussed in architectural workplaces

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15 June –
13 July 2023

Let’s Meet on the Edge

A new public realm intervention that tests ideas for 're-greening' Edgware town centre

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16 June 2023

Clad in Colour: Reimagining London’s Colour Palette

Morrow + Lorraine Architects |

An open studio event on The London Wall celebrating our shared engagement with colour.

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16 June –
18 June 2023

People, Place and Planet photography exhibition and charity auction

Todd Architects |

An architectural photography exhibition with a mix of photographers working within the architectural industry

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16 June 2023

Curator Picks

Gillespies on Landscape Architecture – meeting global challenges

Gillespies |

Landscape Architecture drop-in event - advice and information

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16 June 2023

Press Highlights

Day Symposium: Designing Restaurants and Bars

Zaha Hadid Foundation |

Conferences

A day of talks and panel discussion exploring the design and cultural history of hospitality spaces including pubs, bars and nightclubs, alongside the perspectives of contemporary designers working with chefs and restaurant owners.

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16 June 2023

LFA Lates at VitrA London

VitrA |

LFA: Studio Lates - viewing of Showroom Showcase

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16 June 2023

Future of Finchley Progressive Synagogue

Finchley Progressive Synagogue |

Event showcasing FPS's big renovation plans

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16 June 2023

LFA Studio Lates – A tour of 15 Clerkenwell Close with Amin Taha

Groupwork |

Amin Taha will lead a tour of the innovative 15 Clerkenwell Close and talk on the future of carbon negative construction.

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16 June 2023

Guerrilla Gardening Reconnaissance with Richard Reynolds

UP Projects |

Join us for a series of free walking tours celebrating Edgware’s past, present and potential futures.

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16 June 2023

Curator Picks

London Midtown’s ‘Living Lab’ tour and rooftop social event

Perkins&Will |

Perkins&Will’s new studio at 150 Holborn, is a vibrant and dynamic space in the heart of London Midtown. Join our social event which kicks off with an architect-led tour showcasing our ‘Living Lab’, and ends with 360 views from our rooftop.

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16 June –
25 June 2023

Newham Kaleidoscope: A Celebration of Art & Diversity

Populo Living |

Newham Kaleidoscope: emerging & established local artists come together to highlight the diverse range of creative expressions, reflecting the spirit and cultural richness of the Newham community.

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16 June 2023

Making; a collective demand & desire

Eric Parry Architects |

A Studio Late at our Banner Street office

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17 June 2023

Work in Progress Tour: Squaring the Corners by nimtim architects

Create London |

Discover our transformation of disused corner plots on the Becontree Estate, designed by Nimtim Architects

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17 June 2023

The Albert Cinema Experience

FeastFest |

This June, FeastFest will pay tribute to Newham’s cinema history with an immersive film screening and food tasting event that will take us back in time to the 1930s and even earlier…

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17 June 2023

Architectural Highlights Walk

Penge Heritage Trail |

A tour of some of the more distinctive architectural highlights of Penge.

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17 June 2023

London’s Women Mural Artists

Clapham Film Unit |

A guided walk around Brixton's murals

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17 June 2023

Press Highlights

East Finchley Happening

East FInchley Town Team |

A workshop and performance event along the High Road in East Finchley.

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17 June 2023

SAVE Walking Tour: Back to the Future of the West End

SAVE Britain's Heritage |

Walking Tour of the West End

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17 June 2023

‘Love Letters to the Buildings’ Free Exhibition Tour – Golden Lane

KlangHaus |

From artist-curator Sal Pittman, ’Love Letters to the Buildings’ celebrates the history of London College of Fashion (LCF), UAL with a range of engaging and innovative audio-visual and found-object installations

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17 June 2023

‘Love Letters to the Buildings’ Free Exhibition Tour – Curtain Road

KlangHaus |

Free public-facing tour of the CR edition of 'Love Letters to the Buildings' - a multi-site LCF exhibition from artist Sal Pittman

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17 June 2023

‘Love Letters to the Buildings’ Free Exhibition Tour – Mare Street

KlangHaus |

Free public-facing tour of the MS edition of 'Love Letters to the Buildings' - a multi-site LCF exhibition from artist Sal Pittman

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17 June 2023

In Common – On the Common

Friends of Betts Park |

A guided walking tour of an ordinary public park with an extraordinary history

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17 June 2023

Press Highlights

Walk from Temple Bar through the parks in the City

Temple Bar Trust |

A walk highlighting the common areas of the City that are accessible to all.

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18 June 2023

Curator Picks

Money, Community & Me

Jennifer Walker |

An open exploration of an economy of place for Brixton.

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18 June 2023

Press Highlights

‘Golders Greening’ (Suburban Safari & Workshop)

Golders Green Town Team |

An introduction to the wild neighbours that live amongst us and the benefits of sharing our urban spaces with the natural world.

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18 June 2023

Neighbourhood Commons with Torange Khonsari

UP Projects |

Join us for a series of free walking tours celebrating Edgware’s past, present and potential futures.

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18 June 2023

Re-enchanting the Edg[e]ware with Becky Lyon

UP Projects |

Join us for a series of free walking tours celebrating Edgware’s past, present and potential futures.

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18 June 2023

Skate Dot Design Workshop

Designing skatable urban objects with young people.

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19 June 2023

Glue

Emma Keyte / Rachel Birchmore / Louise Rodgers |

A debate about why we stick together

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19 June 2023

Press Highlights

Windrush 75: A Lambeth Story

Lambeth Tour Guides Association |

Guided tour tour of Windrush Generation's legacy in Brixton

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20 June 2023

Re-imagining Brixton – Opening

BoonBrown |

Exhibitions and installations which reimagine Brixton as Common Land

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20 June 2023

A Call to the Commons – Panel Discussion

Rumi Bose & Aldo Rinaldi |

On the evening of 20th June we will be hosting a panel event to gain an insight into the themes behind each of the 6 artworks produced.

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20 June 2023

Flotilla and Oral History: Spotlighting East London Women

UCL East |

This event celebrates Melanie Manchot’s Flotilla with the women who participated in the project, as well as showcasing their stories in interviews conducted by UCL MA Public History students.

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21 June 2023

Living in Common

Node |

Vist Node Brixton for a tour and interactive discussion with the Founder, Anil Khera, about the future of coliving and how it is evolving from a design and community management perspective.

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21 June 2023

Stumble, trip! Why London needs more risky play

London Communications Agency |

A panel discussion about the benefits of risky play for children and why London needs more spaces for this

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21 June 2023

A Conversation on City Sanctuaries

Fourteen A.M. Ltd |

A Panel Discussion @ Burgh House on What City Sanctuaries are and Why We Need Them.

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21 June –
29 June 2023

Re-imagining Brixton – Exhibition

BoonBrown |

Exhibitions and installations which reimagine Brixton as Common Land

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21 June 2023

Awesome Architecture!

Discover the world of architecture and learn to build 2 amazing structures!

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21 June 2023

Press Highlights

Participatory Urbanism

Zaha Hadid Architects |

Join ZHA CODE (Computation Design) and guest speakers as they present recent projects related to ‘Participatory Urbanism’.

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21 June 2023

Outernet London, an new immersive entertainment district in the heart of London.

Orms |

A tour of the district where communities come together to enjoy culture in breath taking new ways.

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22 June 2023

RIBA Late

An evening of live performances, installations, talks and tours across RIBA in partnership with the RCA

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22 June 2023

Talk: Hybridity and Exchange – Japanese Fashion in Europe in the 1980s and 90s

Zaha Hadid Foundation |

A talk looking at how Japan’s rising economic power coincided with growth in desirability of Japanese fashion in the West during the 1980s.

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22 June 2023

How can community and social enterprise ownership of heritage assets help bring communities together?

The Architectural Heritage Fund |

A panel discussion at the London School of Architectue

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22 June 2023

The Wheel of Contention

Elliott Wood |

We invite The Building Society members and the wider Fitzrovia community to take a spin on the Wheel of Contention, grab a mic and join us in our search for common ground.

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22 June 2023

Exclusive LFA Exhibition Viewing: Architects’ Houses and Bouke de Vries: A Rake’s Progress

Sir John Soane's Museum |

Exclusive viewing of two new exhibitions at Sir John Soane's Museum

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22 June 2023

In Common: The differing impacts of Climate Change

HTA Design llp |

The event will be an informative panel discussion that illustrates the impact climate change has on communities of colour.

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22 June –
30 June 2023

Come. Sit. Eat My Flesh

Studio Syn |

An imaginary city-scape installation and a performance discussion about commons yet-to-come

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22 June 2023

Woods Bagot & All Souls Primary School: A shared vision for our community – an exhibition

Woods Bagot |

Woods Bagot collaboration with the All Soul's Primary School - Exhibition

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23 June –
24 June 2023

A Gateway to New Malden – Exhibition

London Festival of Architecture in partnership with the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames |

An exhibition of shortlisted entries for 'A Gateway to New Malden', an LFA competition in partnership with the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames.

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23 June 2023

dMFK Architects’ Studio Late

dMFK Architects |

Fletcher Priest Architects |

Open studio

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23 June 2023

Studio Lates – Fletcher Priest Architects

An open studio event where the public will have a chance to learn more about Fletcher Priest's work.

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23 June 2023

The Common Stream

A walk along the lower reaches of the River Lea, led by members of the University of Westminster’s School of Architecture and Cities Climate Action Taskforce, that asks how we can re-awaken the presence of water as an element held ‘in common’ in our urban imaginaries.

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23 June 2023

Preview phase 1 of Livesey Exchange (LEX2) – a new communal venue on Old Kent Road

what if: projects |

If you live or work in the Old Kent Road neighbourhood, if you are interested in building with CLT and towards carbon zero, or if you want to hear about the process of setting up and delivering a communal project, join us for a tour of the new building.

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23 June 2023

From Architecture to Community

The workshop 'From Architecture to Community' will give voice to anyone interested in creating and shaping the future of community spaces.

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23 June 2023

A Slice Of The Life at SPPARC

SPPARC |

SPPARC is delighted to open its doors and to welcome you into our studio for A Slice Of The Life at SPPARC

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24 June 2023

Kings Cross to Clerkenwell – Building Monuments, Building Communities

Unseen Tours |

A walking tour of King's Cross with an unseen perspective.

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24 June 2023

Press Highlights

Manifestos: Architecture for a New Generation 2023

the Design Museum |

Join our annual collaboration with the London Festival of Architecture showcasing progressive manifestos envisioning a more inclusive London, developed by emerging voices in architecture and the built environment.

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24 June 2023

Take a Walk on the Edge

Join us for a guided walk of the alternative Edgware. ‘Take a Walk on the Edge’ invites you to discover Edgware like never before.

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24 June 2023

Victorian Architecture & the Impacts of Climate Change

Habitats and Heritage |

A talk and tour at Grove Gardens Chapel

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24 June 2023

Cross Pollinator Project: Portfolio Review Workshop

Artificial Kreativity |

Multi-disciplinary portfolio review workshop for students, architects, and non architects

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24 June 2023

The Line Creative Workshops in the Royal Docks

The Line |

Join The Line for a drop-in family friendly workshop at Royal Victoria Dock.

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24 June 2023

Barnet commons – old and new

The Barnet Society |

A walk around almshouses and newer shared spaces in historic Chipping Barnet, and the greenery that almost completely surrounds the town.

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24 June 2023

Let’s Build a Bridge!

Join us for an afternoon of fun and try your hand at building a bridge out of spaghetti!

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24 June 2023

Press Highlights

(Mapping the) Golden Lane Estate with David Rosenberg for C20: Uncommon Social Housing

Idiosyncratic Walking Tour of the Golden Lane Estate Highlighting the Public / Private Divide

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24 June 2023

In Common – On the Common

Friends of Betts Park |

A guided walking tour of an ordinary public park with an extraordinary history

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24 June 2023

Press Highlights

Jacqueline Wang presents Drylongso

London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Lambeth Council and Brixton BID |

Jacquline, winner of the Brixton Community Cinema's Open Call, presents Drylongso (1998) dir. Cauleen Smith 86"

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24 June 2023

Press Highlights

Brixton Creative Energy Club

Jennifer Walker |

Creative Energy Clubs use community art and creativity to make community energy more engaging, radical and inclusive.

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24 June 2023

Material Lifecycles: Architectural Photography Workshop (13–17 years)

Luke O'Donovan |

Explore the architecture and collections of the V&A Museum through the materials that they’re made from

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24 June 2023

Closing the Green Gap in Tottenham Hale

London Borough of Haringey |

A walking tour of the emerging district centre at Tottenham Hale, from Tottenham High Road to the Lee Valley

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25 June 2023

Suburban Strolls

Barnet Green Spaces Network |

Walks to introduce participants to the town planning, architecture and open spaces of suburban Barnet.

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25 June 2023

Edgy Community Clean Up

Join us for a fun and rewarding community litter picking event!

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25 June 2023

Look Up Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace Community Association |

Guided walk around Crystal Palace Triangle to encourage people to look up from their phones and observe the architectural features features in this diverse community.

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25 June 2023

Discovering the ’15 Minute Suburb’

Community Plot @ Whetstone |

A guided walk, leading to the Community Plot @ Whetstone, with art and nature in common.

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25 June 2023

Barnet Vale Festival: Workshops

Friends of Tudor Park & Pavilion |

A free community festival to celebrate the dilapidated but superb Art Deco pavilion in Tudor Park, Barnet EN5 and encourage its renewal

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25 June 2023

Community street photography portrait workshop

Wallflower Collective |

Join us on a street corner in Brixton to learn how to engage with and photograph strangers - and start your own project!

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25 June 2023

Queen of the South

Mary Martins |

Guided Tour of Brixton Rec

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25 June 2023

Streets in Common – Exploring the connection between buildings and street art in Penge

London Calling Blog / Hadley Property Group |

Join London Calling Blog founder Steven Walsh on a guided tour of the UK's largest mural project and explore how art interacts with public spaces.

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25 June 2023

Westminster Cathedral Tour

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Westminster |

Tour through Westminster Cathedral

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27 June 2023

Greening the Public Realm: Princes Circus

Central District Alliance |

Alongside Camden Council, showcasing the recent public realm improvements to the landmark Princes Circus public space

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27 June 2023

Curator Picks

The structure of practice: What do we have in common?

Hani Salih |

A panel discussion investigating how different disciplines approach structure to find commonality, looking to find overlaps and lessons from each other in the process.

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27 June 2023

Hands Across the Ocean: Muralism Workshop

Lead-Up International |

Join us for an interactive painting workshop with acclaimed mural artists

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28 June 2023

Commonplace: the power of art in shaping places for people

SoShiro |

Breakfast talk highlighting the role of art in enhancing community, identity and place.

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28 June –
30 June 2023

Re-Imagining Coral Reefs

An VR experience exploring and reimagining coral reefs as a vital and 'common' habitat to planetary health

Audio and video

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28 June 2023

Curator Picks

A walk round Whitechapel – Outsiders, Immigrants and integration in the City of London

City of London Walks |

A social, historical, and architectural walk around the East side of the City of London

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28 June 2023

A day in the life of an architect – Joys and Tribulations

This is opportunity for those interested in architecture and design to find out more about the role of architects.

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28 June 2023

Press Highlights

Conversations around Barnet

Practice your English skills with others while talking about the place you live and the spaces we have in common.

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28 June 2023

Waterloo – station; destination; shared aspiration.

Build Studios |

An all-female panel discussion on achieving consensus and embracing difference in a rapidly changing Waterloo.

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28 June 2023

Walking the city – an ‘archi-crawl’

Concept Culture |

A nerdy and fun architectural-crawl sharing stories of places in Clerkenwell

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29 June 2023

Curator Picks

Bawa’s Garden + Q&A with director Clara Kraft Isono

A meditative film study of the Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa

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29 June 2023

A Place to Belong: Designing an Inclusive Third Space

ADP |

A panel discussion at the University of Westminster, taking place to a backdrop of digital concept models that each interpret future spaces to create an “in common” sense of belonging.

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29 June 2023

Spaces for all: celebrating culture & community in Enfield

Dallas-Pierce-Quintero |

An afternoon of talks & interactive discussions, about the positive impact of cultural & community spaces in Enfield.

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29 June 2023

Creating Common Ground: Placemaking with Young People

ECF |

A panel discussion examining the importance and benefits of youth engagement in creating social and sustainable places.

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30 June 2023

Bartlett Transitions

UCL at Here East |

Step into the world of cutting-edge architectural experimentation and design at UCL Here East.

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30 June 2023

‘Commoners in Common’ Finissage: Closing Party

End of Exhibition and Mapping Mail Art Project / LFA 2023 Celebration

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30 June 2023

Preview phase 1 of Livesey Exchange (LEX2)- a new communal venue on Old Kent Road

what if: projects |

If you live or work in the Old Kent Road neighbourhood, if you are interested in building with CLT and towards carbon zero, or if you want to hear about the process of setting up and delivering a communal project, join us for a tour of the new building.

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30 June 2023

Perfect Day

Studio McLeod |

One-to-one sessions exploring the notions of home and happiness.

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01 July 2023

Building a Creative Practice: Business and Photography Skills Workshop (18 – 26 years)

Luke O'Donovan |

Explore the architecture and collections of the V&A Museum through the materials that they’re made from

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02 July 2023

Finding Common Ground: Uncovering Spaces of Resistance and Negotiation Day 3

Architecture Sans Frontières – UK (ASF-UK) |