Tag: architecture

London Festival of Architecture 2022

Published on 16th May 2022

The London Festival of Architecture is a month long celebration of architecture and city-making, taking place every June across London. The Festival’s mission is to open up discussions around architecture, test new ideas and uncover and promote new talent. What makes the LFA unique is that the LFA programme is people-led and curated by event organisers; we believe in the power of collaboration with the people who live, shape, and truly know London. It’s the breadth and creativity of this community of event organisers that delivers such a varied and engaging programme of events for the festival each June. This year’s theme: ACT. Check the full programme for all events 1-30 June, including: Walk the Low Line 11 June Engineering nature – London Bridge Green Streets pilot, 15 June Zero Carbon London Bridge 23-30 June  

London Open House 2019

Published on 20th August 2019

Open House London is the world’s largest architecture festival, giving free public access to 800+ buildings, walks, talks and tours over one weekend in September each year. London Bridge has plenty of important architectural feats to explore and admire, with this year’s participants including: The View from The Shard Science Gallery London Unicorn Theatre Shad Thames Water Tower City Hall Anise Gallery The Low Line walking tour Illuminated River Boat Tour with Thames Clippers The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret The Dixon  White Cube 83 & 85 Weston Street King’s College London: Museum of Life Sciences There are over 800 buildings taking part this year. For a full listing and to plan your weekend visit openhouselondon.org.uk Sunday 22 September is also London Car Free Day, so look out for participating streets and activities.

London Festival of Architecture 2019

Published on 02nd May 2019

The London Festival of Architecture 2019 is a series of over 400 events exploring this year’s theme of ‘Boundaries’ across London, 1-30 June. London Bridge will be a hub area for the second year running, reflecting the importance of the changing built environment and globally-famous, landmark architecture we have here. The programme is designed to offer events that can appeal to anyone: exhibitions and installations, talks and debates, walks and tours, family events, film screenings and a wide range of special events. Highlights of the London Festival of Architecture London Bridge Hub include: Musicity x Low Line 1-30 June Andrew Logan; no boundaries 6 June  Architecture for the Dead: Burial Grounds & Crypts 6 June  Make Music Day Parade along the Low Line 21 June Tower Bridge 125th Birthday Weekend 29-30 June   And a varied selection of guided, themed walks throughout the month. For the full London Bridge hub programme click here.   The Boundaries theme for this year lends itself perfectly to London Bridge. Life in cities is all about physical and mental boundaries. We are constrained, ordered and defined by borders, fences and walls that in many ways make us comfortable. For architects, however, boundaries are more than a mundane fact of everyday life: they’re something to be challenged. The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) is Europe’s largest annual architecture event and celebrates London as a global hub of architectural experimentation, practice and debate. The programme is delivered by architecture and design practices and practitioners, cultural and academic institutions, artists and many others. The festival appeals to a huge public audience: in 2018 an estimated 600,000 people attended festival events, most of which were free. londonfestivalofarchitecture.org

Explore: London Bridge Guided Walk

Published on 05th July 2017

Whether you are new to the area or are just keen to learn more about the neighbourhood, our FREE guided walking tour of London Bridge provides a fascinating insight into this historically rich part of London. This particular tour is a repeat of a popular route which looks at the story of London Bridge and the history of Southwark and the river. Meeting at 5.50pm for a 6pm departure, the walk will start at The Scoop at More London (next to City Hall) and lass for approx 90 mins. Our ace Blue Badge Guide Alan Read will take you to see many of the local highlights, explaining their significance and place in history as you go along. Remember to dress for changeable weather (umbrellas always useful!) and wear some sensible walking shoes. Places are limited so please book your free ticket on Eventbrite here. 

London Festival of Architecture

Published on 24th May 2017

The theme of London Festival of Architecture  2017 festival is ‘memory’, explored through a wide range of events and activities from 1-30 June 2017. London is a city of myriad layers, each infused with memory: of people, buildings, places and experiences. London’s built environment, with memories bound up within it, is fundamental to how people experience the city, and the starting point from which architects, developers and communities can address change. As part of the LFA, Team London Bridge will deliver a range of events, talks and walks, including London Bridge Open Kitchen, where a collection of London Bridge’s finest restaurants, bars and breweries gather for an al fresco evening on St Thomas Street. Events A Place for Old and New – The Scoop at More London – Monday, 5th June 2017 London Bridge Station – Secret Tour – London Bridge Station – Tuesday, 13 June 2017 Screening London Bridge Memories – The Scoop at More London – Thursday, 22 June 2017 London Bridge Open Kitchen – St Thomas Street – Wednesday 28th June 2017 (details coming soon) Full listing here.

A Space for Making with DSDHA and Alex Monroe

Published on 20th April 2017

Part of London Craft Week Jewellery designer Alex Monroe and award winning architects DSDHA present ‘A Space for Making’, a conversation chaired by visual arts writer Veronica Simpson. The talk explores Monroe’s new workshop space, designed by DSDHA, followed by an extensive tour of the building. 4 May 17:00 — 19:30 Book tickets Booking: Necessary Talk/Tour: Booking necessary, 30 places, £15 + vat Alex Monroe, 42 Tower Bridge Rd, London, SE1 4TR    

Making the Shard with Renzo Piano Building Workshops

  Part of London Craft Week 2017 The architects behind London’s tallest landmark discuss making one of the world’s most recognisable buildings. A rare opportunity to hear from the architect and engineers as they discuss the challenges they faced, as well as viewing the original models and designs of the building. The making of the Shard required very particular techniques, including the top-down technique for the tower’s structure, the first time the method had been attempted on a building of this scale. Joost and an engineer will be discussing how they overcame the logistical difficulties and site constraints of a major building project in central London, as well as the efficient technology used for energy conservation. From using extra-white glass to give the tower a lightness and sensitivity to the ever-changing sky around it, this talk will explore how the facade was one of the most important elements of the building. 5 May 14:30 — 16:00 Book tickets Talk: booking necessary, 30 places, £20 + vat The Shard 32 London Bridge St London SE1 9SG  

CITY HALL (2002-2021)

Published on 08th March 2017

City Hall was home to the Mayor of London and the Greater London Authority between July 2002 and December 2021. The building was designed by Foster and Partners, one of Britain’s leading architectural practices. Green building This striking rounded glass building also has many features that make it environmentally friendly, including solar panels on the roof. Find out more From key facts to why it’s the shape it is to how it manages to be so green, from how high it is to the open spaces around it and the Scoop amphitheatre – you can find out all kinds of things about the building here.