Bringing new voices to the conversation about London's future

25 January

The Problems and Possibilities of Planning: David Chipperfield in conversation with Simon Kretz

British architect David Chipperfield and Swiss urbanist Simon Kretz will explore how planning shapes the city

competitions

New Architecture Writers 2019/20

Apply now for our free writing course aimed at aspiring BAME design critics

14 February

Architecture on Stage: Christ & Gantenbein

The Swiss architecture duo will discuss the broad range of projects in their practice's growing body of work

Open Call: Curate the British Pavilion 2020

The British Council has an open call for applications to design the British Pavilion at La Biennale de Venezia 2020

competitions

Antepavilion commission 2019: Open Call

Competition launched to find a designer-builder for the third Antepavilion in Hackney

Tours

Discover London with walking tours and building visits led by the Architecture Foundation's expert guides

30 January

Part Four

Gardeners' Question Time for Architects

28 March

Architecture on Stage: Gordon Benson

The British architect and co-founder of Benson + Forsyth will talk about the historical and cultural influences that have shaped the practice

23 February

Building Tour: Bethnal Green Mission Church with Gatti Routh Rhodes

Join us for an architect-led tour of this new multi-use community hub in Bethnal Green

2 February

Building Tour: Sevenoaks School with Tim Ronalds Architects

Join us for an architect-led tour of the new Science and Technology Centre and Global Study Centre at Sevenoaks School

London Architecture Guide

Get the free app guide to the best architecture of London

30 March

City Crit: Bankside with Allies and Morrison

Join Graham Morrison and Artur Carulla to explore the transformation of Bankside from the ground up

2 March

City Crit: Olympic Legacy with Allies and Morrison

Join Paul Appleton and Emad Sleiby to discover the masterplan behind London's 2012 Olympic Games and its legacy

9 February

City Crit: King's Cross with Allies and Morrison

Join Bob Allies and Antje Saunders to discover the masterplan behind the regeneration of King's Cross

26 January

Building Tour: Smithson Plaza and Tower with Deborah Saunt

Join a tour of the newly refurbished public realm and interiors of the former Economist Buildings by Alison and Peter Smithson

16 February

Building Tour: Here East with Roger Hawkins

Join the founding partner of Hawkins\Brown for a tour of the studio's new large-scale creative hub in Stratford, east London

film

Playback the O'Donnell + Tuomey lecture

Watch the full recording of the lecture by O'Donnell + Tuomey as part of the Architecture on Stage series at the Barbican

18 March

Architecture on Stage: Lütjens Padmanabhan

Join us as the founders of the Swiss architecture practice present their recent work

25 February

Architecture on Stage: Hans Van der Heijden

The dutch architect and urbanist will speak about his recent projects and their engagement with the city and its streets

24 January

Madelon Vriesendorp in conversation with Sam Jacob

The artist and co-founder of OMA will share the stage with the London architect for the annual John Edwards Lecture

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