Real Architecture 2003
10 September - 10 December 2003
Leaflet design
A series of high profile lectures by the world's leading architects, staged in some of London's most noteworthy historical landmarks, Real Architecture was launched by the Architecture Foundation in 2003 as a series of events programmed to present architecture in its purest form, cutting through associations, jargons and preconceptions to work towards a new global language for the understanding and development of new architectural concepts.
Real Architecture was a platform for leading architects to present a major project nearing completion, a chance for the general public to put their questions to today's architectural visionaries, and a forum for members of the profession and the wider cultural sector to debate meaningful issues concerning the current state and future shape of architecture. It aimed to define new methodologies for the future of architecture and to explore individual's visions, creating synergies between different practices and people and identifying new trends and concepts.
Nigel Coates presents Ecstacity
Weds 10 September 2003 7pmA fictional city pieced together from sections of Tokyo, Cairo, London, New York, Rome, Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro, and British architect Nigel Coates' metaphor for his beliefs on architecture and the urban condition for the 21st century.
Amanda Levete presents Selfridges Birmingham
Weds 15 October 2003 7pmBringing sensuousness to the heart of the modern city. Audio recording available.
Tony Fretton presents the British Embassy Warsaw
Weds 12 December 2003 7pmA serene and simple form, a subtle play of formality and informality.
Jacques Herzog presents Prada Tokyo
Weds 10 December 2003 7pmReshaping both the concept and function of shopping, pleasure and communication.
Venues
St Paul's Cathedral Crypt, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4
LSO St Luke's, 161 Old Street, London EC1
Courtauld Institute, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2
Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London N1