April 25, 2023

Sustainable futures and equitable societies, with the creators of Sea Change.

In this conversation, we explore the theme for 2023 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA)- ‘In Common’, in the […]

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May 23, 2023

London Festival of Architecture 2023 Programme, with Melodie Leung (Zaha Hadid Architects) and Gonzalo Herrero Delicado (Eco City)

In this conversation we’re exploring the London Festival of Architecture 2023 programme ahead of the month-long series of events happening […]

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June 12, 2023

London Festival of Architecture 2023: Pews and Perches (Fourth Edition)

As part of LFA2023, the LFA unveiled the winning benches for the third edition of Pews and Perches. The series […]

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June 16, 2023

London Festival of Architecture 2023: Waste Not, Want Not

As part of LFA2023, the LFA unveiled the winning installations for the third edition of Showroom Showcase. Now in its […]

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July 20, 2023

How can temporary built projects create a more sustainable and equitable city?

In this conversation, we’re discussing how we can test new ideas for the public realm with temporary built projects, and […]

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August 31, 2023

Cultivating change: vertical farming in London’s Royal Docks

In this episode of Building Sounds, we’ll be exploring how urban farming can convert neglected urban spaces into flourishing vertical […]

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October 31, 2023

Reimagining London: Building equity and empowerment with Jess Neil

In this episode we explore the chosen theme for the 2024 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA): ‘Reimagine’. […]

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November 24, 2023

Accessible to who? Exploring built environment equity with Re-Fabricate and the DisOrdinary Architecture Project

What if the built environment was designed with inclusion in mind, taking into account diverse access needs? In this episode […]

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December 15, 2023

Designing tomorrow’s workplaces: A conversation with Zaha Hadid Architects

With shifting priorities post-pandemic and the transition to hybrid working, office occupancy is at an all-time low. What does the […]

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January 24, 2024

Can an architecture festival have a real impact on the city? A conversation with Peter Murray and Moira Lascelles

When the Festival was founded in 2004, Peter Murray had no idea of the legacy that the London Festival of […]

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February 29, 2024

What is placemaking? With Ruchi Chakravarty and Federico Ortiz

When we talk about public spaces, we often throw around the word ‘placemaking’ without considering what the term really means. […]

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March 31, 2024

Crafting sustainable and liveable spaces in Fitzrovia with Elliott Wood and Make Architects

This month, we’re joined by Elliott Wood Director Andy Downey and Make Architects Founder Ken Shuttleworth to explore Fitzrovia’s unique […]

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April 25, 2024

Shaping communities through photography and design, with Damla Turgut and Gareth Gardner

We each have a unique relationship to London that depends on where we live, work and play. In this episode, […]

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June 3, 2024

LFA on-location: meet this year’s Pews and Perches designers

Now in it’s fifth and final edition, the London Festival of Architecture’s Pews and Perches design competition has delivered 6 […]

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June 14, 2024

LFA on-location: how community power and collaboration are shaping Barnet

How can we harness culture and community power as tools for connection across a borough? Barnet is one of London’s […]

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June 26, 2024

LFA on-location: exploring sculptural installations in Central London

One of the London Festival of Architecture’s key missions is to platform the work of emerging designers, showcasing the sustainable […]

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August 21, 2024

Sustainable design meets student wellbeing: A conversation with tp bennett and COBE

In this conversation we discuss what it means as architects and designers to prioritise holistic sustainability, considering the impact of […]

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November 12, 2024

Voices of the city: Unpacking the LFA2025 Theme

Architecture is not only about creation; it’s about listening, amplifying, and intertwining the voices that make up our spaces, stories, and neighbourhoods. […]

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