Press Highlights
07 July – 31 July 2023
An installation by ciaociao design taking inspiration from tenterground to celebrate Aldgate and its garment industry.
01 July 2023
Participatory geometric installation inside Aga Khan Centre, Kings Cross
30 June 2023
Step into the world of cutting-edge architectural experimentation and design at UCL Here East.
Join us for our final event at Postman’s Park: Lessons on Building sustainably and inclusively, a panel event where we’ll be discussing the opportunities and challenges of co-design, the realities of delivering circular construction and how we can maximise the practice of both of these in the future.
End of Exhibition and Mapping Mail Art Project / LFA 2023 Celebration
Curator Picks
A social, historical, and architectural walk around the East side of the City of London
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.
One-to-one sessions exploring the notions of home and happiness.
29 June 2023
A meditative film study of the Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa
A special screening of The South Bank Show: Anthony Caro at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery.
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.
An architectural talk at the UoW Marylebone Campus about the ongoing Off-grid Housing Prototypes (OHP) project.
Under this year’s theme of in common, we think access to quality green space is essential for all, we’ll be taking you around the park discussing key design attributes that benefit all members of the community and it’s wildlife!
A walking tour celebrating the architecture of the Bank of England.
An afternoon of talks & interactive discussions, about the positive impact of cultural & community spaces in Enfield.
A panel discussion examining the importance and benefits of youth engagement in creating social and sustainable places.
A talk exploring Bankside’s Urban Forest and Lowline
28 June 2023
Breakfast talk highlighting the role of art in enhancing community, identity and place.
Showcasing the co-design process for a new pocket park in Clerkenwell, shaped through engagement with local residents and businesses, and delivered in partnership with Islington Council.
28 June – 30 June 2023
An VR experience exploring and reimagining coral reefs as a vital and 'common' habitat to planetary health
A Guided walk telling the stories of buildings and spaces in St James's which were designed specifically for men and women
This is opportunity for those interested in architecture and design to find out more about the role of architects.
Talks and an exhibition sharing the results of our innovative youth-led design process
Practice your English skills with others while talking about the place you live and the spaces we have in common.
This informal session at the Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture will explore the design and decoration of interwar suburban homes.
An all-female panel discussion on achieving consensus and embracing difference in a rapidly changing Waterloo.
A film about the Northern Heights Railway and its architecture.
An evening of talks and panel discussion exploring embedding circular economy principles and community building to celebrate our newest space.
A nerdy and fun architectural-crawl sharing stories of places in Clerkenwell
This event will offer an insight into the world of Social Architecture for Education through the testimony of leaders in the field and the showcase of key projects, such as the South Africa Creche initiative of the D&B studio of Nottingham.
27 June 2023
Alongside Camden Council, showcasing the recent public realm improvements to the landmark Princes Circus public space
27 June – 30 June 2023
A free annual sculpture park that uses the urban realm as a rotating gallery space.
A panel discussion investigating how different disciplines approach structure to find commonality, looking to find overlaps and lessons from each other in the process.
Immersive exhibition at the depot_
26 June – 30 June 2023
A chance to view, and comment on our excited plans for our play and gathering area, created through a design process led by young people
25 June 2023
Walks to introduce participants to the town planning, architecture and open spaces of suburban Barnet.
Walking Tour - Sikh History stories in the East End of London
Public display of the wishes submitted in the participatory "I Wish" booth.
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.
Guided Tour of Brixton Rec
A guided walk, leading to the Community Plot @ Whetstone, with art and nature in common.
A free community festival to celebrate the dilapidated but superb Art Deco pavilion in Tudor Park, Barnet EN5 and encourage its renewal
Join artist Becky Lyon for an afternoon creating clay designs for birds, bees and butterflies!
Three expert-led tours focusing on the lesser-known features of the Crystal Palace Geological Court: the extinct mammals, geology, and palaeo plants https://cpdinosaurs.org/projects/beyond-the-dinosaurs.
A series of expert-led tours focusing on the lesser-known features of the Crystal Palace Geological Court: the extinct mammals, geology, and palaeo plants https://cpdinosaurs.org/projects/beyond-the-dinosaurs.
Guided walk in Westminster exploring the story of colonisation and decolonisation in the built environment.
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.
A fun, creative, family workshop in the Royal Docks, exploring ideas around rising sea levels and climate change.
Tour through Westminster Cathedral
24 June 2023
Walking Tour focused on the architecture of Burnt Oak
A walking tour of King's Cross with an unseen perspective.
Slow Architecture + Circular Economy + Urban Mining = A Living Ecosystem
24 June – 25 June 2023
The UK's first Annual Architecture Book Festival based at Temple Bar and Paternoster Square.
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.
A performative tour
A talk and tour at Grove Gardens Chapel
A series of playful and creative community co-design sessions exploring shared cities
Multi-disciplinary portfolio review workshop for students, architects, and non architects
An inflatable bubble as an immersive installation in Bedford Square Gardens.
Join The Line for a drop-in family friendly workshop at Royal Victoria Dock.
Even our feathered friends deserve some iconic architecture, join us at our Saturday crafting session and make a birdhouse or birdfeeder.
A walk around almshouses and newer shared spaces in historic Chipping Barnet, and the greenery that almost completely surrounds the town.
A walking tour around Central Brixton highlighting stories of local communities and their association with popularly known buildings.
Join us for an afternoon of fun and try your hand at building a bridge out of spaghetti!
This walking tour will explore the built heritage of Grahame Park estate in Colindale, including include local residents' stories and responses.
Idiosyncratic Walking Tour of the Golden Lane Estate Highlighting the Public / Private Divide
24 June – 07 July 2023
An exhibition of architectural work by students of The Bartlett School of Architecture.
A guided walking tour of an ordinary public park with an extraordinary history
A guided walking journey through 4 sites in Edgware including the charity’s award-winning refurbished Day’s site and award-winning regenerated Atkinsons’ site.
A half-day workshop bringing together ideas from Luscher and Archigram in the context of the Highway Mindway exhibition
24 June – 15 July 2023
Projects Review is an exhibition showcasing and celebrating work by students at the Architectural Association.
A Summer Garden Party, with family workshops, local artists, music, and food - open to all!
Creative Energy Clubs use community art and creativity to make community energy more engaging, radical and inclusive.
Architectural tour of the restoration of a Jacobean manor house
A walking tour of the emerging district centre at Tottenham Hale, from Tottenham High Road to the Lee Valley
A fun relaxed morning for all ages to create textured prints
Children and young people from charity and inclusive theatre company, Chickenshed, have created a performance using movement, music and dance to explore newly created public space at Camden Market Hawley Wharf.
23 June 2023
A guided walk from the US Embassy to Battersea Power Station exploring the art, architecture and lived experience of Nine Elms.
Open studio
A chance to get up close to our projects, learn from best practice and participate in a charity auction
An open studio event where the public will have a chance to learn more about Fletcher Priest's work.
We invite visitors from all design disciplines to join us in our London Studio, located on the Third Floor of Middlesex House, Cleveland Street. We want to hear your stories of ‘in common’, beyond the building.
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.
Guests are invited to spend an evening with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists as it hosts a series of presentations along the theme of ‘In Common'
As part of this Arts Council England funded work, we invite you to participatory workshops that explore how including accessibility can be creative and enjoyable for everyone. There are two workshops on offer.
The workshop 'From Architecture to Community' will give voice to anyone interested in creating and shaping the future of community spaces.
A walking and wheeling tour of public spaces and artworks, with interactive workshop along the way.
SPPARC is delighted to open its doors and to welcome you into our studio for A Slice Of The Life at SPPARC
22 June 2023
Keynote lecture by internationally renowned architect, urbanist, and landscape architect Winy Maas
An evening of live performances, installations, talks and tours across RIBA in partnership with the RCA
Corstorphine & Wright will be hosting an open studio exhibition at their new studio in Holborn, with talk from Design Director, Ed Norman, and Associate Ned Drury.
A talk looking at how Japan’s rising economic power coincided with growth in desirability of Japanese fashion in the West during the 1980s.
22 June – 24 June 2023
An four-day exhibition, showcasing RUE and exploring the role of technology in the city through art, talks and interactive elements.
A panel discussion at the London School of Architectue
A panel discussion around Playful Architecture with key advocates for Playful Design
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.
Recognising Creative Commonalities within an Urban Community
Exclusive viewing of two new exhibitions at Sir John Soane's Museum
A hands-on workshop in London Bridge where attendees can produce pieces of cast stone.
The event will be an informative panel discussion that illustrates the impact climate change has on communities of colour.
An invitation for a collective night walk as part of Cities of the Night exhibition led by artist Alisa Oleva.
22 June – 30 June 2023
An imaginary city-scape installation and a performance discussion about commons yet-to-come
22 June – 29 July 2023
This Co-Curated Youth on Urban Housing Exhibition, is the culmination of youth-led workshops held throughout the festival.
Woods Bagot collaboration with the All Soul's Primary School - Exhibition
An inspiring and informative evening of fast-paced presentations from practitioners across different sectors who are leading the way in engaging young people in urban design and placemaking.
21 June 2023
Guided walk
A talk and exhibition of decorated miniature chairs made by members of the Barnet African Caribbean Association.
Two walks in central London reflecting our common experience of the built environment
21 June – 01 July 2023
London Metropolitan University's School of Art, Architecture and Design's Summer exhibition
A panel discussion about the benefits of risky play for children and why London needs more spaces for this
DESIGN & ENVIRONMENT FOR MENTAL WELLNESS Round-Table Discussion #3
A Panel Discussion @ Burgh House on What City Sanctuaries are and Why We Need Them.
Join us and let your imagination run wild as we celebrate the London Festival of Architecture 2023 by building a Lego Big Street together.
21 June – 23 June 2023
Exhibitions and installations which reimagine Brixton as Common Land
A multicultural event showcasing arts, design, environment, and culture across West Hendon
Discover the world of architecture and learn to build 2 amazing structures!
Join ZHA CODE (Computation Design) and guest speakers as they present recent projects related to ‘Participatory Urbanism’.
A discussion on the emergence of biophilic-inspired architecture at Wardian London, with tour and networking reception.
A tour of the district where communities come together to enjoy culture in breath taking new ways.
20 June 2023
A designer-led tour of Battersea Power Station public realm with Ben Walker of LDA Design
A showcase of the 2023 Davidson Prize longlist and finalist entries culminating in an announcement of the winner of the £10,000 prize
19 June 2023
A debate about why we stick together
19 June – 23 June 2023
Tours of St Mary-le-Bow church and local area
Guided tour tour of Windrush Generation's legacy in Brixton
18 June 2023
An open exploration of an economy of place for Brixton.
Participatory wish booth in Canada Water
An introduction to the wild neighbours that live amongst us and the benefits of sharing our urban spaces with the natural world.
Full day workshop exploring negotiation and resistance in Croydon through walks, debates and making
Join us for a series of free walking tours celebrating Edgware’s past, present and potential futures.
A group mapping activity in Crystal Palace Park.
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.
Designing skatable urban objects with young people.
Lambeth Town Hall : Explore the splendour and Creative Rebirth
17 June 2023
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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…
Walking Tour focused on the green spaces of Burnt Oak
A tour of some of the more distinctive architectural highlights of Penge.
Get inspired by being in the park
A workshop and performance event along the High Road in East Finchley.
Walking Tour of the West End
All day workshop and walking tour exploring issues of resistance, negotiation and race the Borough of Kensington.
Idiosyncratic Walking Tour of the Barbican Estate with Garden and Private Flat Access
17 June – 30 June 2023
A textile-based installation which aims to weave togetherness by addressing material exploration in collaboration with a leading furniture brand
A day of sharing at Sarah Wigglesworth Architect’s recently completed community centre for the Highbury Roundhouse.
An immersive drawing workshop at EPR Architects new London studio, All Saints – inspired by the local community.
Architectural Walking Tour - City of London
16 June 2023
An open studio event on The London Wall celebrating our shared engagement with colour.
Project showcase and drinks at our studio.
16 June – 18 June 2023
An architectural photography exhibition with a mix of photographers working within the architectural industry
An afternoon of presentations from featured artists and architects in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
Landscape Architecture drop-in event - advice and information
Nature Show and Tell: what, where, how, why?
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.
16 June – 02 July 2023
Photographs of gas holders, documenting the disappearance of a commonplace industrial icon.
LFA: Studio Lates - viewing of Showroom Showcase
Studio Late with a chance to view the exhibition ‘Zaha’s Moonsoon: An Interior in Japan’ after hours.
Event showcasing FPS's big renovation plans
Studio Lates at the Conran and Partners studio in the heart of Clerkenwell.
Amin Taha will lead a tour of the innovative 15 Clerkenwell Close and talk on the future of carbon negative construction.
Full day workshop exploring protest and resistance in the city through the lens of Iran’s ongoing women led revolutionary movement
The grand unveiling of 3 years of research put into practice.
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.
Come to meet architects in the practice and see an exhibition in the Gallery. A limited number of Guided Tours of the office will be offered throughout the afternoon.
16 June – 25 June 2023
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.
An interactive workshop to discuss what makes a construction material more sustainable.
A Studio Late at our Banner Street office
15 June 2023
Community event, open to all, as part of the “Fragile Brutalism exhibition” taking place in the context of the London Festival of Architecture
A special evening of short talks hosted by Jim Stephenson responding to the exhibition The Architect Has Left the Building
In this talk, collaborators from Zaha Hadid’s early years of practice come together to discuss the beginnings of the firm and its early projects.
Find out more about the Bank of England’s architectural history at our Museum Late.
A screening of short architectural documentary films featuring the stories behind some of Australia's most iconic houses.
Greening Victoria Walking Tour
An exhibition featuring several brick facades from Maccreanor Lavington spanning 30 years.
Opening night of our exhibition of architectural photography of gas holders, by photographer Richard Chivers.
An engaging walking tour to explore London's most exciting new waterfront neighbourhoods, Royal Wharf and Riverscape.
An exploration of St Mary Abchurch in the City of London
15 June – 30 June 2023
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
A hybrid exhibition of the University of Westminster’s Architecture students celebrating their exceptional projects
A panel discussion exploring legacies of Colonialism in our public realm with leaders in the discourse.
A session for adults to engage with board games, puzzles, crafts, mindful colouring and more all with a design / city theme.
15 June – 18 June 2023
A selection of Year 2 BA Interior Architecture, BA Interior Design and BA Architectural Technology students design projects based within Golders Green
Adult shared reading session were we will read aloud a short story or excerpt that features buildings in London before talking about what we have read.
15 June – 26 June 2023
Installation with XR & Self-guided walk
Discover the hidden history in Christchurch Gardens
15 June – 11 August 2023
We explore how different communities and cultures can inspire new housing ideas and create solutions to London’s housing problem.
A panel discussion around the health experiences women architects have “in common” and which have previously not been discussed in architectural workplaces
We will explore how we in the built environment, can better meet our common needs whilst also allowing our differences to be acknowledged and catered for.
15 June – 13 July 2023
A new public realm intervention that tests ideas for 're-greening' Edgware town centre
Join us for an evening of talks and discussions on the impact and potential for B-Corp status on the Built Environment Industry in the UK.
14 June 2023
A discussion on how London's built environment contributes to its global soft power
A timber kiosk with cascading greenery and garden on the Low Line, London Bridge
An evening talk at the Museum of the Order of St John.
SimpsonHaugh's Co-Founding Partner Ian Simpson will present a talk on Placemaking, in conversation with CDA's public realm team
PAST & FUTURE APPROACHES TO MENTAL WELLNESS - THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITIES, RELATIONAL PRACTICE & MORE Round-Table Discussion #2
Photography workshop using the architecture of the Royal College of Physicians
Opportunity for young people to find out about the role of architects and how the built environment is made
An event for children where they can let their imaginations run wild and design their dream library.
Practice your English skills with others while talking about the free museums of London.
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.
In this conversation we will focus on understanding better how we can create more inclusive and sustainable places that are fit for the future.
A walk around the Square Mile looking at Architecture through photography.
A panel discussion with the team behind this innovative concept of urban food system
A day of panel discussions asking how is Brixton being remembered? What is preserved and what is lost?
Guided walk through installation and XR
Visit the iconic Bureau Of Silly Ideas in Brixton's railway arches
Panel discussion hosted by Related Argent and Barnet Council at the Brent Cross Town Visitor Pavilion, along with a tour to showcase local public artwork, including the Brent Cross Town Substation by IF_DO and Lakwena.
13 June 2023
An exhibition & accompanying billboard installations and events.
A panel dicussion and an open studio event
13 June – 22 June 2023
Installation display at SimpsonHaugh Studio
An evening of talks about our experience of place
13 June – 28 June 2023
A documentary film about the Robin Hood Gardens.
A panel discussion exploring legacies of Colonialism in our public realm led by local historians, archivists, residents and cultural organisations.
Voices from across the built environment come together to explore why accessible design improves the lives of everyone in society.
Be a part of our group session and talk about the buildings and places you loved or loathed in the books you’ve read.
A film of Edgware Branch of the Northern Line and the architecture it inspired.
A celebration of community–led regeneration, by client and architect, both inside and outside the Capital.
12 June 2023