Festival Map - London Festival of Architecture

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

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01 June 2023

Collaborative Drawing Into Sculpture Workshop

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery |

A collaborative workshop responding to the work of Anthony Caro.

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01 June 2023

Royal College of Physicians Museum Late: architecture special

Royal College of Physicians Museum |

Late opening of our Grade I listed building with guided tour and archive materials on display.

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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

Penge and Palace Trail

London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Bromley Council |

A public wayfinding trail around Crystal Palace and Penge

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01 June –
30 June 2023

Gramer Haor – Planning a village to grow sustainably

Building Centre |

Co Lab exhibition - London, Birmingham and Kazirgaon

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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 –
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 –
31 August 2023

City Secret Spaces Trail

London Festival of Architecture in partnership with City of London Corporation |

We're inviting you to peek behind the bustle of The City, navigating its twisting streets to explore its abundance of hidden gardens, unknown artworks and public spaces.

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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

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

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

Other

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01 June –
30 June 2023

Holding The Flame

Aswarm |

Audio and video

An Augmented Reality Statue, designed to speak to its location & history, in Canterbury Square, Brixton

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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 –
25 June 2023

Revisiting Future Cities

artsdepot |

A display of the Schools' Exhibition 'Future Cities' which took place at artsdepot Winter 22/23

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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 –
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.

Other

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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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01 June –
30 June 2023

Time by Raphaé Memon and Sikander Pervez for Gaggenau

London Festival of Architecture |

Designers Raphaé Memon and Sikander Pervez and Gaggenau present 'TIME', a window installation as part of the LFA's Showroom Showcase project

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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

Chit Chat Chair by Studio Groove

London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Royal Docks Team and Mayor of London |

Resembling two barrels on the quayside, the bench's S-shape brings two people into an unusually intimate composition, hoping to spark spontaneous conversation between its sitters.

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01 June –
30 June 2023

Round The Neighbourhood by Nicolos Makatsaria and Jericho Cabalan

London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Royal Docks Team and Mayor of London |

Seats of varying heights, sizes and colours represent the different walks of life that coexist in the Royal Docks, bringing people together to share stories, exchange cultures and appreciate what we all have in common.

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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 –
21 July 2023

Seats at the Table

Re-Fabricate and the Dis/Ordinary Architecture Project |

A public seating installation by Re-Fabricate and the DisOrdinary Architecture Project that celebrates and supports the vital richness of our bio- and neuro-differences

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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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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 2023

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The Changing Face of Public Arts Spaces

artsdepot |

A tour of the artsdepot theatre spaces & backstage and a talkback with a panel including theatre architect Amanda Brecknell

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02 June –
30 June 2023

Hotel Intimacy

cloudy.works |

A cross-disciplinary exhibition in Elephant & Castle

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03 June 2023

Tour of the Thames Barrier Park

Patel Taylor |

Take a tour of one of London's largest parks, guided by Andrew Taylor, Director at Patel Taylor.

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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

LITTLE ARCHITECT

Architectural Association |

A day of workshops for Little Architects

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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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03 June –
24 June 2023

Penge Festival Fete

Penge Partners |

A community, family friendly fete

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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 –
04 June 2023

Black Culture Market

Black Culture Market |

An event/series of marketplace and African & Caribbean cultural celebration events in Brixton also celebrating Windrush 75

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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 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 –
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 –
30 June 2023

Issi Nanabeyin: Under the Commons

Rumi Bose & Aldo Rinaldi |

‘Under the Commons’ is a large-scale photographic work by artist and architect Issi Nanabeyin.

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03 June –
30 June 2023

Three Billboards, OMMX and Daly & Lyon

Rumi Bose & Aldo Rinaldi |

‘Three Billboards’ is a large-scale work by British architect OMMX and the graphic design studio Daly & Lyon

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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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04 June 2023

A walk exploring community Initiatives in South Westminster

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

Community facilities, past and present, will be explored on this walk, looking at their buildings in the South Westminster area

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04 June 2023

“I Wish”

Katica Puga |

Participatory wish booth in Canada Water

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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

Walk the Heights of London’s Underground

A walk exploring the Northern Heights Railway and its architecture from Edgware to Finchley Church End.

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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 –
17 June 2023

Australia’s Most Unique Modernist Architect: Iwan Iwanoff

Jack Lovel Photography |

Architectural photography exhibition featuring the work of Modernist architect Iwan Iwanoff.

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05 June –
30 June 2023

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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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 Big Build

A Building activity session for under-fives

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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 –
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

“Our Commons” Walking Tour: Finsbury Business Centre and Central District Alliance

Central District Alliance |

The Central District Alliance will host a walking tour of "our commons" - highlighting the public realm enhancements throughout the BID area that contribute to a local sense of place.

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06 June 2023

Commonalities in London Architecture – Traditional Brick Components

Taylor Maxwell |

An interactive CPD exploring intricate brickwork details and the process of manufacturing.

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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 2023

Remembering Brixton’s Contemporary Black History: Memorialising people, places and events

Jennifer Walker |

These launch events at LFA2023 are for a new project exploring Brixton’s unique Black heritage through people, places and events.

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06 June –
30 June 2023

Together We Hold by Akmaral Khassen

London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Royal Docks Team and Mayor of London |

Four female figures form a joyful and fluid ensemble holding the bench together, celebrating women who stand together against violations against them and their bodies.

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07 June 2023

The Future Use of Common Land

Bell Phillips Architects |

An interdisciplinary panel discussion.

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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

Architecture and Design Tour of Embassy Gardens

Embassy Gardens |

A walking tour exploring the design and local community of Embassy Gardens, Nine Elms, led by HAL Architects and Ballymore

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07 June 2023

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The Never Ending Challenge: Restoring large historic green spaces

London Borough of Bromley |

A panel event discussing the challenges with restoring large historic green spaces and the opportunities for their future.

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07 June 2023

In Conversation: Interwar Suburbia

This informal session at the Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture will explore the development of the North London suburbs in the 1920s and 30s

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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 –
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 –
24 June 2023

My Uncle Is Not Pablo Escobar

Brixton House |

Performances

As Alejandra, Lucia, Honey and Catalina risk everything to expose a multinational bank, they confront the audience with what it means to be both Londoner and Latinx.

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08 June 2023

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Director’s Tour of Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery |

An exclusive tour of Sir John Soane’s Grade 1 listed country home in Ealing.

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08 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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08 June –
02 July 2023

Views on the Atlantic

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

Views on the Atlantic will see two cinema-facilitating interventions installed at Atlantic Road and Windrush Square in Brixton

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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

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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 –
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

North to Edgware!

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

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08 June –
04 August 2023

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

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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08 June 2023

Climate Migrants: Self-reliant communities after natural disasters

Ecocity |

A lecture by Yasmeen Lari, part of Ecocity World Summit 2023, on her work building not only architecture that resist climate disasters and the importance to create resilient communities, followed by a conversation with Prof. Hanif Kara OBE, Co-Founder and Design Director, AKT II.

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08 June 2023

Woven Stories

Marilyn Rogers |

A participatory live reading group event

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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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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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09 June 2023

PACT (Penge and Anerley Communities Together)

Crystal Palace Community Trust |

A day of events hosted at a landmark building in Anerley bringing people together to celebrate what we have in common

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09 June 2023

CIG: Legacy & Impact

Creative Wick |

Join us for a special LFA edition of the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Cultural Interest Group as we celebrate our 13th anniversary! We will be hearing from local creatives, businesses, and organisations who have deep connections to the local areas and have been part of our journey.

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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

Mosaics and the Circular Economy

tp bennett |

A mosaic workshop as part of the Studio Lates at our office in London

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09 June –
02 July 2023

Common Distributions

Bow Arts |

Common Distributions is a co-creation exploration at Royal Albert Wharf with local communities.

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09 June –
02 July 2023

Views on the Atlantic: Programme

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

Views on the Atlantic film programme

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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

Inside Brunel’s Water Tower: Tour & VR Experience

Crystal Palace Museum |

Explore the remains of Brunel’s Water Tower before watching it be rebuilt before your eyes!

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10 June 2023

Evening discussion: Faith and Ecology

Bethnal Green Nature Reserve Trust |

How do we address global environmental issues with the faith communities around us?

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10 June 2023

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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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10 June 2023

The Architecture of Community in Edwardian Suburbia

The Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust |

A walking tour of the communal architecture in the Hampstead Garden Suburb

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10 June 2023

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IF_DO’s cycle tour of new Enfield architecture

IF_DO |

An IF_DO led cycle tour of community focussed architecture across the Borough of Enfield

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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

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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10 June 2023

COMMON GARDENS: Composting 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

COMMON GARDENS: Loughborough Farm Tour

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: DIY Renewable Energy 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.

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10 June 2023

Lewisham, Deptford and Greenwich Walking Tour

Migration Museum |

Join the Migration Museum for a 2hour walking-tour exploring the rich contemporary stories of migration alongside the complex histories that are woven into the streets of Lewisham.

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10 June 2023

Making with Artists, a Westminster Walking Tour

Eric Parry Architects |

Architectural Walking Tour - Westminster

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10 June 2023

Patterns of Wilcox Road: High Street Regeneration Through Co-design – Block Printing Workshop

NOOMA Studio |

Join this block printing workshop to print your own Wilcox Road canvas shopping bag and create a lasting legacy of bespoke shopping bags unique to Wilcox Road.

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11 June 2023

Friedrich Engels, Catherine Bauer and the Housing Question

Danny Bee |

A walk from Soho to Red Lion Square exploring the ideas of Friedrich Engels & Catherine Bauer

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11 June 2023

Missing Medals Unearthing Invisible Seafaring Histories of Empire at the Royal Docks (Walk)

Asif Shakoor |

Unearthing invisible seafaring histories of Empire at the Royal Docks

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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

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Secrets of the Sculptures walk

Invisible Palace |

An in-depth exploration of the less well-known sculptures in Crystal Palace Park

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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

How to build a Hall for Papa

Papa’s Park |

An engagement activity to introduce children to architecture and building design

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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

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

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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

Inside Brunel’s Water Tower: Tour & VR Experience

Crystal Palace Museum |

Explore the remains of Brunel’s Water Tower before watching it be rebuilt before your eyes!

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12 June 2023

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Common Collaborations with Cake Industries

Cake Industries |

An evening of talks and panel discussion with Cake Industries.

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12 June 2023

Virtual as Vilnius: Imaginaries and Technologies Shaping the City

Architektūros fondas |

A one day event focusing on the potential of virtuality and collective imagination in the urban contexts of Vilnius and London.

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13 June 2023

Robin Hood Gardens

Beyer & Dorschner Film Production |

A documentary film about the Robin Hood Gardens.

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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

COMMON GROUND The Opportunities and Challenges of Community-Led Development

Hastings Commons |

A celebration of community–led regeneration, by client and architect, both inside and outside the Capital.

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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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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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14 June 2023

PAST & FUTURE APPROACHES TO MENTAL WELLNESS – THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITIES, RELATIONAL PRACTICE & MOR

Makower Architects Ltd |

PAST & FUTURE APPROACHES TO MENTAL WELLNESS - THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITIES, RELATIONAL PRACTICE & MORE Round-Table Discussion #2

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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

Low Line Louis

Team London Bridge |

A timber kiosk with cascading greenery and garden on the Low Line, London Bridge

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14 June 2023

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Inclusive design and sustainable public spaces

City Architecture Forum |

In this conversation we will focus on understanding better how we can create more inclusive and sustainable places that are fit for the future.

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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 |

Right to Roam

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14 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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14 June 2023

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

Museum of the Order of St John |

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

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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

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Talk: Vertical Farm-to-Fork at the Factory

The Factory |

A panel discussion with the team behind this innovative concept of urban food system

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14 June 2023

Australia’s Most Unique Modernist Architect: Iwan Iwanoff Artist Talk

Jack Lovel Photography |

Join photographer Jack Lovel and Monocle's design editor, Nic Monisse, for a discussion on Iwan Iwanoff’s distinctive mid-century architecture.

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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

B-Corp and the Built Environment

Holland Harvey Architects |

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.

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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

On The Beat in Bloomsbury’s Best

Camden Tour Guides Association |

Guided walk

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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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15 June 2023

A beginners’ guide to furniture in Christopher Wren’s churches

The Guild Church of St Mary Abchurch |

An exploration of St Mary Abchurch in the City of London

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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 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 2023

Time to Unwind In Design

A session for adults to engage with board games, puzzles, crafts, mindful colouring and more all with a design / city theme.

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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 2023

The Next Generation of Housing, Powered by PechaKucha

NLA |

We explore how different communities and cultures can inspire new housing ideas and create solutions to London’s housing problem.

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15 June 2023

Notions of home and loss in times of war and peace

Community event, open to all, as part of the “Fragile Brutalism exhibition” taking place in the context of the London Festival of Architecture

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16 June 2023

In Common with Nature: what, where, how, why?

Tonkin Liu |

Nature Show and Tell: what, where, how, why?

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16 June 2023

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Day Symposium: Designing Restaurants and Bars

Zaha Hadid Foundation |

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

Finding Common Ground: Uncovering Spaces of Resistance and Negotiation Day 1

Architecture Sans Frontières – UK (ASF-UK) |

Full day workshop exploring protest and resistance in the city through the lens of Iran’s ongoing women led revolutionary movement

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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

Making; a collective demand & desire

Eric Parry Architects |

A Studio Late at our Banner Street office

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16 June 2023

Studio Late at the Zaha Hadid Foundation Exhibition

Zaha Hadid Foundation |

Studio Late with a chance to view the exhibition ‘Zaha’s Moonsoon: An Interior in Japan’ after hours.

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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

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 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

Future of Finchley Progressive Synagogue

Finchley Progressive Synagogue |

Event showcasing FPS's big renovation plans

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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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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

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

Press Highlights

Creative Words with Theresa Lola

Invisible Palace |

Get inspired by being in the park

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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

Press Highlights

(Mapping) The Barbican Estate with David Rosenberg for C20: Uncommon Antisocial Housing Walking Tour

Idiosyncratic Walking Tour of the Barbican Estate with Garden and Private Flat Access

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17 June 2023

‘The City Works’ Walking tour by Eric Parry

Eric Parry Architects |

Architectural Walking Tour - City of London

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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

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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17 June 2023

Finding Common Ground: Uncovering Spaces of Resistance and Negotiation Day 2

Architecture Sans Frontières – UK (ASF-UK) |

All day workshop and walking tour exploring issues of resistance, negotiation and race the Borough of Kensington.

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17 June 2023

Creatures of the Night

Join us for a mesmerising evening shrouded in twilight as we venture in search of enigmatic moths and elusive bats.

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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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18 June 2023

Press Highlights

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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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

Critical Mapping: How to Get our Greenspaces to Work Harder

Capel Manor College |

A group mapping activity in Crystal Palace Park.

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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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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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19 June –
23 June 2023

Guided Tours at St Mary-le-Bow

St. Mary Le Bow Church |

Tours of St Mary-le-Bow church and local area

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20 June 2023

Press Highlights

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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20 June 2023

Battersea Power Station public realm – the story of a remarkable new city destination

LDA Design |

A designer-led tour of Battersea Power Station public realm with Ben Walker of LDA Design

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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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21 June 2023

Small Talk – Miniature Chair Exhibition & Talk

The Black Girl Dollshouse Club |

A talk and exhibition of decorated miniature chairs made by members of the Barnet African Caribbean Association.

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21 June –
01 July 2023

Art, Architecture and Design Summer Show 2023

London Metropolitan School of Art, Architecture and Design, London Metropolitan University |

London Metropolitan University's School of Art, Architecture and Design's Summer exhibition

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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

Discussion on Biophilic Architecture: Bringing the Outside In

Wardian |

A discussion on the emergence of biophilic-inspired architecture at Wardian London, with tour and networking reception.

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21 June 2023

Commonalities in London Architecture – Cast Stone Workshop

Taylor Maxwell |

A hands-on workshop in London Bridge where attendees can produce pieces of cast stone.

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21 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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21 June 2023

Summer Solstice Festival

West Hendon Arts and Culture Society |

A multicultural event showcasing arts, design, environment, and culture across West Hendon

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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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22 June –
24 June 2023

RUE. The City Making Marketplace.

RUE |

An four-day exhibition, showcasing RUE and exploring the role of technology in the city through art, talks and interactive elements.

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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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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

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

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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22 June 2023

I Spy! – Exploring Playful Architecture within the City

Carma Masson, Playground |

A panel discussion around Playful Architecture with key advocates for Playful Design

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22 June 2023

RIBA Late

RIBA |

Other

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

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22 June 2023

Universal Expressions

Felstead Art |

Recognising Creative Commonalities within an Urban Community

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22 June 2023

Into the Night: a collective night walk

RIBA |

An invitation for a collective night walk as part of Cities of the Night exhibition led by artist Alisa Oleva.

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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

‘In Common’ | A Lived Experience

Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists |

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'

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23 June 2023

dMFK Architects’ Studio Late

dMFK Architects |

Open studio

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23 June 2023

Ryder Architecture Open House and Charity Auction

Ryder Architecture |

A chance to get up close to our projects, learn from best practice and participate in a charity auction

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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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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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Press Highlights

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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24 June –
25 June 2023

Architecture Books Festival

Company of Architects |

The UK's first Annual Architecture Book Festival based at Temple Bar and Paternoster Square.

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24 June 2023

The White House: Summer Garden Party

Create London |

A Summer Garden Party, with family workshops, local artists, music, and food - open to all!

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24 June 2023

Curator Picks

Instant Highway – Connectivities in a 15-Minute City

Czech Centre |

A half-day workshop bringing together ideas from Luscher and Archigram in the context of the Highway Mindway exhibition

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24 June 2023

Curator Picks

Co-creating a Collaborative City

The Glass-House Community Led Design |

A series of playful and creative community co-design sessions exploring shared cities

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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 –
14 July 2023

AA PROJECTS REVIEW

Architectural Association |

Projects Review is an exhibition showcasing and celebrating work by students at the Architectural Association.

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24 June 2023

Curator Picks

Special performance with children and young people from Chickenshed

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris |

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.

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24 June 2023

The Bubble

More Human systems |

An inflatable bubble as an immersive installation in Bedford Square Gardens.

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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

Press Highlights

People and buildings of Grahame Park

This walking tour will explore the built heritage of Grahame Park estate in Colindale, including include local residents' stories and responses.

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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

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

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

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

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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25 June 2023

Sikh History on the streets of London – City East

A little History of the Sikhs |

Walking Tour - Sikh History stories in the East End of London

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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

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

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

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

Press Highlights

More-than-human architecture workshop

Becky Lyon |

Join artist Becky Lyon for an afternoon creating clay designs for birds, bees and butterflies!

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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

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

Edgy Community Clean Up

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

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27 June –
30 June 2023

12th Edition of Sculpture in the City

Sculpture in the City |

A free annual sculpture park that uses the urban realm as a rotating gallery space.

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27 June 2023

OPEN HOUSE: spacelab_ design journey

spacelab_ |

Immersive exhibition at the depot_

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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

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

Curator Picks

The Liveable City

Embassy of Denmark in the United Kingdom |

A conference at The Royal Danish Embassy celebrating architecture and urban planning

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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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28 June 2023

Press Highlights

Build Up Stonegrove

Stonegrove Community Trust |

Talks and an exhibition sharing the results of our innovative youth-led design process

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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

Patriarchitecture: Architecture and Sex in St James’s

Anthony Davis of Booksteps Walks |

Audio and video

A Guided walk telling the stories of buildings and spaces in St James's which were designed specifically for men and women

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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

Roots, Shoots and Fruits- Bankside Urban Forest and the Low Line

JA Projects |

A talk exploring Bankside’s Urban Forest and Lowline

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29 June 2023

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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29 June 2023

Tour of Claremont park

HTA Design llp |

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!

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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

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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30 June –
11 August 2023

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

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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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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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) |

Full day workshop exploring negotiation and resistance in Croydon through walks, debates and making

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02 July 2023

Beyond the dinosaurs – A Series of Tours

Friends of Crystal Palace 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.

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02 July 2023

Press Highlights

Jean Franco presents Talking About Trees

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

Jean Franco presents Talking About Trees (2019) dir. Suhaib Gasmelbari 93"

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07 July –
31 July 2023

On Tenterground

London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Aldgate Connect |

An installation by ciaociao design taking inspiration from tenterground to celebrate Aldgate and its garment industry.

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07 July –
15 July 2023

Cabbage (rag trade off cuts) – an art workshop by Paul Duffy

London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Aldgate Connect |

Create ‘banners’ from textiles which celebrate the historic and contemporary importance the textile industry in the communities of Aldgate, Spitalfields and Whitechapel.

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07 July –
15 July 2023

Another Way… – a journaling workshop by Magda Olchawska

London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Aldgate Connect |

A blend of journaling and super green growing workshops, perfect for anyone looking for an innovative way to tell stories in their urban environments.

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07 July –
15 July 2023

Elements – photography projections by Ciara Davies

London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Aldgate Connect |

Elements is about connecting nature with urban cities like London. It is also intends on raising awareness of today’s climate issues using conceptual photography.

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15 July –
21 July 2023

Dye with Movements – performance workshops by Dhanushka Seneviratne and Asela Rangadewa

London Festival of Architecture in partnership with Aldgate Connect |