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Architecture is not only about creation; it's about listening, amplifying, and intertwining the voices that make up our spaces, stories, and neighbourhoods. In this conversation Rosa Rogina and Dhruv Gulabchande explore the chosen theme for the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) 2025: 'Voices'. During the conversation, the two discuss mentorship, urban narratives, and taking action through engagement, as well as unpack the relationship of people's stories and the importance of listening to and amplifying a diverse range of voices in the built environment which sits at the core of LFA. About the speakers: Rosa Rogina is the Director of London Festival of Architecture, leading on the strategic development of the Festival, LFA competitions and wider consultancy work. In parallel, Rosa also teaches architecture at the University of East London. Previously, she has co-curated the Montenegro Pavilion at the 2018 Venice Biennale and was curator in residence at Vienna Design Week 2020. Alongside his role as LFA2025 Curation Panel member, Dhruv Gulabchande is an Architect and Associate Director at HFM Architects, currently teaching at Central Saint Martins, with previous roles at the University of Sheffield, and Brighton. He leads non-profit mentoring platform, Narrative Practice, where his research focuses on promoting diversity through integrating long-term mentoring into practice and academia. In recognition of his work, he has recently been selected as a RIBAJ Rising Star. Narrative Practice is an architectural mentoring and research platform that aims to improve diversity and representation within the profession. To learn more about Narrative Practice, you can use the link here. To find out more about LFA2025 or how to get involved in the Festival, head to the LFA website here. Have a question for the podcast? Email info@londonfestivalofarchitecture.org here. This episode was edited by Luke Chapman. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript here. Episode image: Narrative Practice x Wilkinson Eyre (c) James Budgen

In this episode of One Symphony, host Devin Patrick Hughes interviews Dr. Samantha Ege, pianist and musicologist, about the life and works of Florence Price. Dr. Ege discusses Price's musical style, her significance in American classical music, and the recent rediscovery of her compositions. The conversation covers Price's role in the Chicago music scene, her blending of classical and African American musical traditions, and the challenges she faced as a Black female composer in the early 20th century. Dr. Ege also shares insights from her own recordings of Price's piano works and her upcoming scholarly publications on the composer.   Dr. Samantha Ege is a leading scholar and interpreter of the African American composer Florence Price.  Her work illuminates Price in the context of the Black Chicago Renaissance and Black women's dynamic networks of advocacy, empowerment, and uplift. Her first book, South Side Impresarios: How Race Women Transformed Chicago's Classical Music Scene, and first edited collection, The Cambridge Companion to Florence B. Price, are important culminations of the research she has shared around the world.   Dr Ege is a also concert pianist who specializes in the music of 20th and 21st century composers. Her performances bring her research to life, sounding new narratives that are so often unheard in the modern-day concert hall. Dr Ege seeks to communicate the diversity of classical music's past, present, and future through her performances, and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.   In her London debut at the 2021 London Festival of American Music she gave the world premiere of Florence Price's complete Fantasie Nègre set. In 2018, she made her international lecture-recitalist debut at the Chicago Symphony Center with her event A Celebration of Women in Music: Composing the Black Chicago Renaissance. She has performed across the UK, Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. She has also played with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, Oakland Symphony Orchestra, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and Yale Philharmonia.   Thank you for joining us on One Symphony. Thanks to Dr. Samantha Ege for sharing her incredible research, insights, and music-making. You can find her book, South Side Impresarios and more at https://www.samanthaege.com.   Music Selections “Weeping Willow, A Rag Time Two Step.” Composed by Scott Joplin. Performed by Benjamin Loeb on the album Scott Jopin: Piano Rags 2 from Naxos. Violin Concerto No. 2. Composed by Florence Price. Featuring Kelly Hall-Tompkins on violin with the Urban Playground Chamber Orchestra. Conducted by Thomas Cunningham. Sonata in E minor “Andante.” Composed by Florence Price. Performed by Samantha Ege. “Sketches in Sepia.” Composed by Florence Price. Performed by Samantha Ege. Symphony No. 1 in E minor: I. Allegro ma non troppo. Composed by Florence Price. Performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra. Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor. Available from Deutsche Grammophon. Symphony No. 3 in C minor: I. Andante – Allegro. Composed by Florence Price. Performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra. Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor. Available from Deutsche Grammophon. Sonata in E minor “Scherzo.” Composed by Florence Price. Performed by Samantha Ege. Fantasie Nègre No.4 in B minor. Composed by Florence Price. Performed by Samantha Ege. Available from Lontano Records. “Snapshots Moon Behind a Cloud.” Composed by Florence Price. Performed by Samantha Ege. Available from Lontano Records. Fantasie Nègre No.1 in E minor. Composed by Florence Price. Performed by Samantha Ege. Available from Lontano Records. Juba Dance from Symphony No. 3. Composed by Florence Price. Performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Ricardo Muti, conductor. Fantasie Nègre No.2 in G minor. Composed by Florence Price. Performed by Samantha Ege. Available from Lontano Records.   You can always find more info at OneSymphony.org or DevinPatrickHughes.com including a virtual tip jar if you'd like to support the show. Please feel free to rate, review, or share the show! Until next time, thank you for being part of the music. 

This week Merlin Fulcher is joined by Tamsie Thomson, the chief executive of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland. Far-right rioting leaves struggling high streets and communities further scarred // Angela Rayner announces ambitious planning reforms and a New Towns taskforce // A fire breaks out at Glasgow's beloved Carlton Place // And the London Festival of Architecture announces a new competition to give a much-needed glow up to a gloomy Battersea underpassThe Brief is supported by Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.Click here to get early, ad-free access to The Brief, and support accessible independent journalism from Open City.The Brief is recorded and produced at the Open City offices located in Bureau. Bureau is a co-working space for creatives offering a new approach to membership workspace. Bureau prioritises not just room to think and do, but also shared resources and space to collaborate. To book a free day pass follow this link.The Brief is produced in association with the London Society, Twentieth Century Society and SAVE Britain's Heritage, and in partnership with the Architects' Journal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, IPUT's CEO Niall Gaffney and Head of Research Marie Hunt are joined by Peter Murray, OBE, co-Founder of New London Architecture (NLA) and founder of the London Festival of Architecture. We cover a range of topics including lessons those designing and shaping cities can learn from the city of London on delivering impactful and engaging public realm and placemaking.‘You can't discern between public and private responsibility when curating public spaces. Equally, you can't deliver great vision without pragmatic leadership.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the London Festival of Architecture's key missions is to platform the work of emerging designers, showcasing the sustainable and forward-thinking design that's happening in universities, collectives, classrooms and small practices across the city. This month, the Festival is back with two installations in Gaggenau's Wigmore Street showroom by designer Titilayo Abiola, who's going to talk you through her inspirations for each of the two pieces. You can find more information and images of the pieces online, or why not head to Gaggenau to see the installations for yourself? For more information about the pieces and details of how long they're on display for, head to lfa.london/gaggenau. Head to the Tilayo website to stay up-to-date on designer Titilayo Abiola's work. To explore the whole LFA2024 programme, head to lfa.london. This episode was produced and edited by Katya Spiers. You can find a transcript of the conversation below. Download the transcript Image: The Dance and Digital Artisans, LFA2024 © Jane Lam Image description: A collage of the two installations in Gaggenau's showroom

How can we harness culture and community power as tools for connection across a borough? Barnet is one of London's largest boroughs, but existing public transport links can make cross-borough connection difficult. Join Sophie Roberts (LFA Senior Programme Manager), Synthia Griffin (Arts and Culture Manager, London Borough of Barnet) and Becky Lyon (Barnet-based Artist and Researcher) to discuss how the council has been harnessing arts and culture initiatives to improve east-west connectivity and build a unified cultural identity. From empowering local creatives with micro grants to fostering consortium working and innovative partnerships, this episode explore's the borough's journey to becoming a cultural hub. To find out more about the London Festival of Architecture in Barnet, head to lfa.london/barnet. You can find out more about Barnet Council here and Becky Lyon's work here. To explore the whole LFA2024 programme, head to lfa.london. This episode was produced and edited by Katya Spiers. You can find a transcript of the conversation below. Download the transcript Timestamps 01:50 Introduction to Synthia and culture in Barnet 05:39 Introduction to Becky and Barnet art scene 07:25 Importance of widening access to arts 09:23 Collaboration with community groups 19:49 Testing ideas in the public realm 31:55 Aspirations and next steps Image: Copthall Pavilion, LFA2024 © Luke O'Donovan Image description: Three children writing on a dark pavilion wall their ideas about the future of the space

The team meets some of the participants hosting events, walks, exhibitions and open studios across the metropolis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now in it's fifth and final edition, the London Festival of Architecture's Pews and Perches design competition has delivered 6 new bespoke public benches scattered around the Royal Docks. The competition called for architecture and design students, recent graduates and emerging practitioners to deliver bench proposals that explore creative ways to use and reuse materials and take inspiration from the Royal Docks, its proximity to the water and the communities who live there. To find out more about the project, head to lfa.london/pews. To explore the whole LFA2024 programme, head to lfa.london. This episode was produced and edited by Katya Spiers. You can find a transcript of the conversation below. Download the transcript Timestamps: 02:06: From Trash to Treasure, UEL 11:10: Now is The Time to Moor Off 17:30: The Flow Bench 27:00: On the Cobbles 33:02: 66C02 38:51: Submarine Cables Image: Pews and Perches, LFA2024 © Luke O'Donovan Image description: A collage of 6 benches in-situ in the Royal Docks.

Natali Simmonds is a multi-genre fiction author. Her thriller,Good Girls Die Last,is being adapted for TV, and the last book of her fantasy trilogy,Children of Shadows,was shortlisted for an RNA Fantasy Award. She also co-writes paranormal romance as Caedis Knight. Originally from London, she now divides her time between the UK, Spain, and the Netherlands.Natali can be found on social media as Twitter: @njsimmondbooksFB: facebook.com/NjsimmondsAuthor/IG: instagram.com/njsimmonds_author/And her website is njsimmonds.comIf you are going to London Festival of Writing, Natali is delivery a workshop and is also available for book doctor 1-2-1 sessions. Tickets are available here: https://jerichowriters.com/events/festival-of-writing/If you would like to show your love for the podcast, please consider buying me a coffee through BuyMeACoffee.com. This gives you an opportunity to make a small, one-off donation - you are not committed to regular payments. Making the podcast earns me no money, and in fact costs me a fair bit, but I do it for the love, and because I have such fun talking with wonderful authors. Even if you can't afford to buy me a coffee, simply letting me know that you love the podcast means a lot to me. Please take a moment to leave a star rating, write a review, or share the episode with others you know who will benefit from listening in, or you can tag me in social media when you share an episode that you love with your followers.My website is http://www.zoerichards.co.uk and you can access the FREE Mini Reboot through this link.You can find me on TwiX and Instagram as @zoerichardsukAnd finally my debut novel, Garden of Her Heart, is published 20th June 2024. You can pre-order here or if you are on NetGalley you can request an ARC (advance reader copy) here.Happy writing, and may the words flow for you.

We each have a unique relationship to London that depends on where we live, work and play. In this episode, we explore how our relationship to the city - from the chaotic to the classic - is shaped by photography and design, and the importance of collaboration across communities. Host Eliza is joined by Damla Turgut (Founder, Otto Tiles) and Gareth Gardner (Photographer and Gallerist) to talk all things photography and design, and how the practices both mirror and mould our relationship to the built environment. Otto Tiles and Gareth Gardner Gallery are collaborating on a series of workshops and exhibitions taking place in June, during the London Festival of Architecture. Head to the LFA website to sign up or find out more. To explore Damla's work and browse products, you can visit the Otto Tiles website. And for more information on Gareth Gardner's Deptford Gallery and ongoing exhibitions, head to the site now. This episode was edited and produced by Katya Spiers. You can download the transcript here. Image © Gareth Gardner Timestamps for this episode: 0:09 - relationship to design, photography and collaboration 07:08 - evolution of design trends across industries 16:24 - shared perspectives and the importance of dialogues 27:50 - exciting opportunities to get involved

We're joined by Polly Barker, Marie Klimis and Natasha Stanton to explore how organisations and individuals approach seeking funding, to create work in immersive contexts. From applying for public funds, through to the requirements of research bodies and third sector trusts and foundations - we get into the nitty gritty raising funds for immersive experiences.Guests:Polly Barker is Punchdrunk Enrichment's Head of Development, leading fundraising with individuals, Trusts & Foundations, and corporate partners. Polly studied English Literature at Sussex before beginning her career in the Museum sector, working at the V&A in London, and at the South Australian Museum in Adelaide. Polly loves learning, the visual arts, travelling and is writing a novel in her spare time. https://www.punchdrunkenrichment.org.uk/, https://www.instagram.com/punchdrunkenrichment/Marie Klimis is is currently Senior Producer at Coney. She has worked as a Producer and Project Manager for a range of organisations, including the City of London Festival, Horniman Museum, Pure Expression or Arts and Gardens. She is a founding member and director of 27 degrees, a migrant-led collective specialised in socially-engaged immersive theatre. As a writer and designer, she specialises in intimate immersive projects in unusual spaces, including “I am Bird and The Paper Traveller”, two choose-your-own-adventure projects in library spaces. https://www.instagram.com/marieklimis/Natasha Stanton is a Senior Portfolio Manager at the Economic and Social Research Council and previously was a Senior Investment Manager at the Arts and Humanities Research Council and an International Stakeholder Engagement Manager at UKRI (UK Research and Innovation). https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-stanton-8413b589/Hosted by Dr Joanna Bucknall and produced by Natalie Scott for the Immersive Experience Network's, Knowledge Bank. Funded by Arts Council England.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/immersive-experience-network/ Instagram @immersiveexperiencenetMailing List https://immersiveexperience.network/sign-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzie Bea, living in Brighton and Hove, England, is a professional stage actress. Lizzie trained at the National Youth Theatre And National Youth Music Theatre. She also attended the National Student Drama Festival. Her extensive work in theatre includes Mrs Wilkinson in Nick Evans' Billy Elliot at Billy Youth Theatre (2011); Polly Parish in Lotte Wakeham's The Other School at the National Youth Music Theatre; Mother Pig/Bee in Ewan Jones' The 3 Little Pigs (Kenny Wax Family Entertainment, 2016); Actress 2 in Malcolm McKee's The Shakespeare Revue (2016); Ducky Daddles in Samuel Harjanne's Chicken Little at From Page to Stage (2017); Rose in Samuel Harjanne's Dino Story at From Page to Stage; onstage swing in Kay Mellor's Fat Friends The Musical (Rollem Productions, 2018); Abigail Henson in Jerry Mitchell's Becoming Nancy at the Alliance Theatre (2019); Pat in Jerry Mitchell's Kinky Boots (Playful Productions, 2019). Among her workshop credits are Abigail Henson in Jerry Mitchell's Becoming Nancy (Jammy Productions Inc. 2016); Martha Dunstock in Andy Fickman's Heathers at The Other Palace (2017); Abigail Henson in the New York cast of Foresight Theatrical, 2017 and 2018; Commentator 2 in Adam Lenson's The Throwaways (2020). Lizzie is in the 2015 demo recording of Half A Sixpence (Cameron Mackintosh Ltd). In concert and cabaret, she was an ensemble in Thom Southerland's State Fair (London Musical Theatre Orchestra, 2016); soloist in Shaun McCourt's Christmas Goes…Pop! At Giggin4Good (2016); Joanne in Shaun Kerrison's Honeymoon In Vegas (London Musical Theatre Orchestra, 2017); soloist in The Mousetrap Awards (Mousetrap Theatre Projects, 2017); soloist in Scott Alan's Scott Alan With Mystery Guests (Live at Zedel, 2018); guest performer in Broadway Star Jessica Vosk In Concert (2019); herself in Leave A Light On at the Lambert Jackson/Theatre Café. Alfie Parker comes from Worthing, West Sussex and graduated from The Royal Academy of Music in 2015. Alfie made his West End debut as swing in the original West End production of School of Rock. Other credits include Tackaberry in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (City of London Festival), Nick in Aladdin (Buxton Opera House), Genie in Aladdin (Beck Theatre Hayes), Fat Friends (UK Tour), Samuel Byck in Assassins (Pleasance Theatre), Mutt in Kinky Boots (UK Tour), The Baker in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour) and Eddie in Sister Act (Frankfurt). Around the World in 80 Plays Join West End theatre stars Lizzie Bea and Alfie Parker on the road as they tour the country- and the world- performing in shows and exploring the local arts along the way!

When the Festival was founded in 2004, Peter Murray had no idea of the legacy that the London Festival of Architecture would go on to have. In this episode, Building Sounds host Eliza Grosvenor sits down with two key people from the Festival's history to talk all things impact, 20th-anniversary, and uncover some intriguing stories from the early days. Eliza is joined by Peter Murray OBE (Co-Founder, NLA and Founder, LFA) and Moira Lascelles (Executive Director and Head of Partnerships, UP Projects) to explore the LFA2024 theme of 'reimagine' and to explore the role that an architecture festival can play in shaping the city. From jelly building to sheep herding, Peter and Moira dive into some of the iconic projects that have shaped the LFA over the past 20 years. To find out more about #LFAat20 or how to get involved in the Festival, head to the LFA website here. Have a question for the podcast? Email info@londonfestivalofarchitecture.org or call 020 7636 4044. Timestamps for this episode: 01:30 Introductions 02:25 Quick-fire questions 04:45 Thoughts on 'Reimagine' 08:50 The beginnings of the LFA, or 'Clerkenwell Architecture Biennale' 14:55 Millennium Bridge Sheep Drive 16:25 Early days with NLA 19:35 Stand-out projects from the Festival's history 23:30 Importance of supporting emerging designers, students and international practices 25:48 Challenges over the years 28:59 Advice for LFA2024 organisers 30:47 Closing questions This episode was produced and edited by Katya Spiers. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript here

Buckminster Fuller and Cedric Price were mentors when Peter Murray OBE was studying architecture in the 1960s. Peter Cook and the Archigram Group were idols, “they were the Beatles of architecture at the time”. Not a bad selection of teachers for someone interested in the craft from the age of ten.  Since then, Murray has had a huge impact on shaping the city of London. Although he qualified as an architect, he didn't become one. His calling was to carve out a huge career writing about and promoting it. He founded the design and architecture magazine Blueprint and the global communications company Wordsearch. And curated major exhibitions at the Royal Academy in London. He also started the London Festival of Architecture - now a significant annual event in the cultural life of the capital.  Murray has written and published books about architecture, been a Mayor's Design Advocate, Chairman of the London Society and a Visiting Professor at the IE Business School in Madrid. He is Chairman of the Temple Bar Trust and has gathered a huge list of accolades through his career. Including the OBE he received for leadership in the arts, architecture, city planning, design, publication and charity in 2021. He's also a keen cyclist, raising money for charity each year through cycling, and advocate for active cities.   Today, his time is focused on the New London Architecture centre, which he founded in 2005 as a centre for debate and discussion about the changing face of the capital. Some might say London is a better place to live thanks to him.  Listen in as Vince and Peter discuss working in design media in swinging 60s London, how his wildly successful studio Wordsearch came to be, and why, when you see an opportunity, you have to take it.  https://nla.london/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we explore the chosen theme for the 2024 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA): 'Reimagine'. Ahead of our 20th anniversary year, we're exploring the transformative power of imagination with Jess Neil, CEO of the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation and one of our LFA2024 Curation Panel members. Together, we explore how we can reimagine the social justice space and empower young voices to shape a better future. The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation exists to inspire a more equitable, inclusive society and to foster opportunities for marginalised young people in the UK. Find out more on the Foundation's website. To find out more about #LFAat20 or how to get involved in the Festival, head to the LFA website. Have a question for the podcast? Email info@londonfestivalofarchitecture.org This episode was produced and edited by Katya Spiers. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript Episode image: LFA Curation Panel meeting, September 2023 © Angel Jordan

Coaches On The Couch is co-hosted by Louise Rodgers and Rachel Birchmore who are exec and leadership coaches. They design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes and coaching for architects, engineers and other consultancies across the built environment. For more information, please visit www.StepUpLondon.com Louise, Rachel and Emma Keyte reflect on the event they co-hosted during June's London Festival of Architecture to consider the topic of ‘Glue' - what brings people and organisations together, and then keeps them together? What happens when things go wrong? With guests' voices captured by Dominique Standl.

In this episode of Building Sounds, we'll be exploring how urban farming can convert neglected urban spaces into flourishing vertical farms, reducing food poverty and supporting a more sustainable city. In conversation with First Sukpaiboon and Dan Bridge, we investigate the transformative nature of vertical farming practices, and explore its role in shaping resilient and eco-friendly cities. A panel discussion and XR installation showcasing the vertical farm-to-form project mentioned in this episode featured as part of our LFA2023 programme. First Sukpaiboon is an architect and entrepreneur who specialises in placemaking and narrative design. She holds a master's in urban planning and is a creative strategist at spacelab_. First has also conceived a research project funded by the Foundation for Future London, entitled 'Vertical Farming Intervention for Unused Spaces'. Dan Bridge leads the team looking after regeneration in the Royal Docks, alongside a the Mayor of London and the Mayor of Newham. Dan looks after a range of mixed-use development projects that are part of the Mayor of London's largest land-led regeneration project and a designated Enterprise Zone. Enjoy this episode? Listen back to our episode on The Factory Project, featuring an interview with Nick Hartwright, founder of Projekt. This episode was produced and edited by Katya Spiers. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript Image © spacelab_ Image description: An visualisation of First Sukpaiboon's vertical farming project in the Royal Docks Building Sounds is a podcast by the London Festival of Architecture team.

In this conversation, we're discussing how we can test new ideas for the public realm with temporary built projects, and the role they can play in shaping a more sustainable and equitable city. We're focussing on two installations that formed part of the London Festival of Architecture 2023 programme. The projects mentioned in this episode are in-situ until August. Find out more information on about On Tenterground and Common Ground on the LFA website. For the first conversation we're joined by Lydia Allain Chapman, who oversees all built projects and competitions at the LFA. We then speak with Marwa El Mubark (Saqqra) and Nasios Varnavas (Urban Radicals), two of the designers behind Common Ground. We close with a conversation with Chāo Gāo, founding director of ciaociao design, whose On Tenterground is currently installed in Aldgate. URBAN RADICALS is a collaborative studio that designs objects, rooms, architectures and landscapes. The studio started out in 2019 as a duo between architects Era Savvides and Nasios Varnavas, and is now an expansive network between friends, colleagues and expert collaborators, solving design problems across contexts and scales. Ciaociao Design is a design studio focusing on landscape architecture and art installations, founded by Chao Gao in 2020. Ciaociao Design's ethos is to create sustainable and memorable spaces for everyone. Chao is a chartered Landscape Architect who has over ten years experience. She has successfully designed and delivered many notable UK and international projects. Saqqra is a new collective founded by writers and researchers Marwa El Mubark and Niall Bridgeman. Saqqra is interested in decolonizing and decarbonizing construction industry and just wider conversations around architecture. Both Marwan and Niall also teach at Kingston and UEL. This episode was produced and edited by Katya Spiers. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript Images: On Tenterground © Luke O'Donovan, Common Ground © Joe Howard @ Bar Productions Image description: A compilation image of Common Ground and On Tenterground, the two LFA projects mentioned in this podcast. The upper image of Common Ground is a close up showing the materiality of the project. The bottom image is a close up of the sails which form part of Tenterground.

As part of LFA2023, the LFA unveiled the winning installations for the third edition of Showroom Showcase. Now in its third year the Showroom Showcase competition sees a series of innovative installations exploring the theme of reuse by emerging architects and designers displayed in some of London's leading design showrooms - Gaggenau, Ideal Standard and VitrA Bathrooms. In this episode we speak to the designers of the winning installations to hear the stories behind their designs. To find out more about the project, head to lfa.london/ss. To explore the whole LFA2023 programme, head to lfa.london/LFA2023. 1:38 - TIME by Raphaé Memon and Sikander Pervez for Gaggenau 10:10 - Nebula by Antoniya Stoitsova for VitrA Bathrooms 15:40 - Beauty in the Broken by Isabella Yurtsever for Ideal Standard This episode was produced and edited by Katya Spiers. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript   Image: Showroom Showcase Installations, LFA2023 - Kes-tchaas Eccleston Image description: Collage of three images. The first showing a close up of TIME, showing a selection of stacked clocks, showing different times. The second showing a close up of Beauty in the Broken, showing some of the discarded pieces of ceramic hanging from the ceiling. The third showing a close up of Nebula, and the ceramic trapped in the structural form.

As part of LFA2023, the LFA unveiled the winning benches for the third edition of Pews and Perches. The series of benches aims to improve London's public realm, celebrate emerging architectural talent, and connect people with the buildings and spaces around them. In this episode we speak to the designers of the winning installations to hear the stories behind their designs. To find out more about the project, head to lfa.london/pews. To explore the whole LFA2023 programme, head to lfa.london/LFA2023. This episode was produced and edited by Katya Spiers. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript   Image: Pews and Perches Benches, LFA2023 - Luke O'Donovan Image description: Collage of four images. The first showing a close up of the Chit Chat Chair, with the water of the Royal Docks in the background. The second showing FLOAT, with Royal Albert Dock in the background. The third showing a close up of Round the Neighbourhood, with UTC in the background. And fourth showing Together We Hold, amongst the greenery of Lyle Park. 1:37 - Round The Neighbourhood by Nicolos Makatsaria and Jericho Cabalan 5:55 - Chit Chat Chair by Studio Groove 10:23 - Together We Hold by Akmaral Khassen 17:20 - FLOAT by Akasaki Vanhuyse

To celebrate the London Festival of Architecture, we meet its director, Rosa Rogina, and the photographers behind two exhibitions featured in this year's edition, Jim Stephenson and Jack Lovel. Plus: design journalist Katie Treggiden discusses her latest book on repair and reuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation we're exploring the London Festival of Architecture 2023 programme ahead of the month-long series of events happening across London, across the month of June. We're joined by one of the LFA2023 Curation Panel members, Melodie Leung and Gonzalo Herrero Delicado. Melodie Leung is an Associate Director at Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) where she has been a leading designer within the practice for over 15 years overseeing notable projects across architecture, interiors, product design, and exhibitions. Gonzalo Herrero Delicado is a curator, educator and architect based in London whose work is at the intersection of architecture and design, exploring their connection to ecology and digital culture. He is Director of the Ecocity World Summit 2023. He is also a Design Fellow at the University of Cambridge and an Associate Lecturer at Central Saint Martins, UAL. To explore the LFA2023 programme, head to lfa.london/LFA2023. To find out more about Eco City, head to www.ecocity-summit.com/ - The code mentioned in the conversation was 23ECOLON25. Some of the LFA events mentioned are as followed (in order of appearance): - Fleet Street Plant Press, by Wayward (Holborn Circus) - Connecting Colindale: A Flight Path Folly, by Andre Kong Studio and Wayward (Colindale Park) - Seats at the Table by Re-Fabricate and the DisOrdinary Architecture Project (Postman's Park) - Urban Playground, by McCloy + Muchemwa (Fen Court) - The Never Ending Challenge, by London Borough of Bromley (Crystal Palace Museum) - Vertical Farm-to-Fork at the Factory, by Projekt and Spacelab_ (The Factory) - Cycle tour of new Enfield architecture, by IF_DO (Tottenham Hale Station) - Participatory Urbanism, by Zaha Hadid Architects (Zaha Hadid Architects Gallery) This episode was produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript   Image: Design Concept for ‘Connecting Colindale: A Flight Path Folly' by Andre Kong Studio and Wayward Image description: Design concept of the Connecting Colindale installation showing woman sitting on installation, which is covered in greenery, and another group pointing at the installation.

Tierney composed the music for NARNIA, based on C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, which has played in The City of London Festival, Off-Broadway in New York, and in more than 1000 productions throughout the US, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia. His Narnia Suite for symphony orchestra and four singers premiered at New York's Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center. He wrote music and lyrics for Jungle Queen Debutante, produced for New York's NYMF Festival and by Seattle's Village Theatre. He contributed several songs (music and lyrics) for Off-Broadway's Pets! and the music for The Dream Team (Goodspeed Opera) and Tommy Tune's one-man musical, Ichabod (Boston and New York). Another musical of Tierney's, ELEANOR - An American Love Story, has played in many US theaters, including Ford's Theatre in Washington (two Helen Hayes Awards), Chicago's Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Seattle's Village Theatre (Issaquah, WA), the historic Barter Theatre in Virginia, and the Pittsburgh Public Theatre. His musical The Year of Living Dangerously, based on the novel that became the film starring Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver and Oscar-winner Linda Hunt, was presented in concert at Feinstein's/54 Below in NYC in 2017. Current projects include Diamond and the North Wind, based on the classic novel At The Back of The North Wind by George MacDonald, and A Girl's Guide to Moving On (with co-author Joseph Robinette), based on the novel by best-selling author Debbie Macomber.  Beyond musicals for adult humans, Tierney has also written several for young audiences which include The Tuesday Afternoon Regulars, The Fabulous Fable Factory, and its sequel, The Fantastic Return of the Fabulous Fable Factory — all with co-writer Joseph Robinette. TheatreworksUSA has commissioned and toured six of his musicals nationally, including The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (which toured nationally for 25 years). His musicals are published by Dramatic Publishing and Concord Theatricals (Rodgers & Hammerstein). Website: https://www.thomastierney.com/

In this conversation, we explore the theme for 2023 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA)- 'In Common', in the context of two projects, which combine art, science, and history to think about how we create sustainable futures and equitable societies. The projects form part of Sea Change – a season of creative projects in Thames Barrier, Royal Docks (11th – 29th May). For the first conversation we're joined by Mala Yamey, Kate Liggins and Eleanor Wright to explore Flotilla, a film exploring the relationship of women to the docks, with a connected oral history project led by UCL MA Public History students. For the second conversation we're joined by Dana Olărescu and Dr Julia Tomei to explore Power In, an installation exploring energy and equity in the Royal Docks. - Mala Yamey works as Assistant Associate Curator with Invisible Dust. - Kate Liggins is an MA Public History student at UCL, with special interest in women's history, and using the medium of audio to encourage public engagement with history. - Eleanor Wright is a Public History MA student at UCL interested in oral history and radio documentary. - Dana Olărescu is a socially engaged artist commissioned by Invisible Dust to create the Power In art installation - Dr Julia Tomei is a social researcher and Associate Professor at the Bartlett School Environment, Energy & Resources, focusing on the human dimensions and governance of energy, natural resources, and land use in Low and Middle-Income Countries. Julia collaborated with Dana on the Power In art installation. To find out more about LFA, the 2023 theme -'In Common', or to explore the LFA2023 programme, head to lfa.london/LFA2023 To find out more about Sea Change, head to royaldocks.london/whats-on/sea-change This episode was produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript   Image:  Melanie Manchot, Flotilla, 2023, Video still, © the artist, courtesy Parafin, London and Galerie m, Bochum Image description: Images of women and boats on Royal Victoria Dock.

In this conversation, we explore the theme for 2023 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA)- 'In Common', in the context of cities – and how we can create resilient cities for the 21st century. We're joined by three people from McGregor Coxall: Adrian McGregor, Michael Cowdy and Yazid Ninsalam. McGregor Coxall is a multi-disciplinary design studio dedicated to assisting cities achieve sustainable prosperity. - Adrian is a landscape architect and biourbanist and is the founder and Chief Design Officer of McGregor Coxall. - Michael is a Director and Landscape Urbanist for McGregor Coxall, based in their Bristol office. - Yazid is an Associate Director at McGregor Coxall, with a focus with Biourbanism. To find out more about LFA, the 2023 theme -'In Common', or how to get involved in the festival, head to lfa.london/get-involved. Find out more about McGregor Coxall here. Check out the ‘Biourbanism: Cities as Nature' book here. This episode was produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript Image Credit: McGregor Coxall

In this conversation, we explore the theme for 2023 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA)- 'In Common', in the context of the Design Future London challenge – a design challenge led by the Mayor of London, alongside MOBIE, which aimed to inspire young Londoners to develop an interest in designing beautiful, affordable and sustainable places to live, work and visit. We're join by Jules Pipe and Natalie Wells from the GLA. As well as three students from UEL, Hussain Akil Sadliwala, Alina Klimenteva and Mohan Ukabhai Dungrani. Jules is Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills, working on key priorities for the Mayor. Natalie is a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer at the GLA, as well as lead on the challenge. Hussain, Alina and Mohan are three of the students from UEL, involved in the challenge in 2022. To find out more about LFA, the 2023 theme -'In Common', or how to get involved in the festival, head to lfa.london/get-involved. To find out more about how you can get involved with the challenge, click this link here. To explore the UEL Teams challenge project, click this link here and search for Entry 5. This episode was produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Tanisha Rauffiudin, the founder and creative director of Concept Culture.   Tanisha helps build environmental organizations that strategically grow their brand and business by tapping into the power of storytelling.   As a trained architect, Tanisha has over a decade of combined experience in architectural practice, at AJ100 firms, as a contributor at The Architects' Journal, and a communications consultant to sustainability organizations, including the Passivhaus Trust, Good Homes Alliance, and the Sustainable Development Foundation. She also assisted with the publication of London 2012 Sustainable Design: Delivering a Games Legacy.   Tanisha's work sits at the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and communications. Her company, Concept Culture was founded out of a desire to combine her passion for architecture and storytelling with her expertise creating engaging brands and visual content.   Tanisha regularly speaks at industry events, including the London Festival of Architecture and Festival of Place. She is also a committee member of Women in Architecture UK, Creative member of the London Collective, and Associate at Futurecity.   In today's episode we will be discussing:   What is brand in an architectural practice? What are the benefits of brand/ What does it solve? Why is it important? Brand strategy, vision framework, positioning statement, market strategy and persona The origin story, purpose story    To learn more about Tanisha visit here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanishaa/?originalSubdomain=uk Website: https://www.conceptculture.co/ Twitter: tanisha_dreamz     ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com   ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/   ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call   ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates:   https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture   *******   For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz   *******   Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com   Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com     Carpe Diem!    

In this episode we explore the theme for 2023 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA)- 'In Common', in the context of accessibility, spontaneity and The Architectural Association. We're joined by LFA 2023 Curation Panel member Jordan Whitewood-Neal. Jordan is an architectural researcher, designer and artist whose work focuses on disability, domesticity, cultural infrastructure and the tension between accessibility and retrofitting. He is also Co-founder of the disability centered, research collective, Dis. To find out more about LFA, the 2023 theme -'In Common', or how to get involved in the festival, head to the LFA website and click on 2023 Festival in the menu. To find out more or catch up on the event series mentioned at the AA head to this youtube link.  This episode was produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript

London's VAULT Festival was founded in 2012 by Andy George and Mat Burtcher in the tunnels under Waterloo Station. The lockdown due to the COVID pandemic came during the 2020 festival and resulted in the cancellation of the 2021 and 2022 festivals, but the programme has now been announced for a big return in January 2023. BTG Editor David Chadderton spoke to VAULT's Director and co-founder Andy George about the principles and criteria for the festival programme, it's humble beginnings ten years ago, survival over three years of COVID and highlights of the 2023 event, plus he comes up with an interesting metaphor for creating theatre taken from Wallace and Gromit. VAULT Festival 2023 takes place in various venues around Waterloo from 24 January to 19 March featuring more than 500 theatre, comedy, cabaret and late-night shows.

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In this episode we explore the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) – The Richard Desmond Life Without Limits Centre, in the context of the chosen theme for 2023 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA)- 'In Common'. We're joined by Joe Wheeler, Associate at EPR Architects and Shalni Sood, Director of Philanthropy at RSBC. To find out more about LFA, the 2023 theme -'In Common', or how to get involved in the festival, head to the LFA website and click on 2023 Festival in the menu. This episode was produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript Episode image: Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) – The Richard Desmond Life Without Limits Centre - Lounge ©Gareth Gardner

In this episode we explore the chosen theme for 2023 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA): 'In Common'. We're joined by Rosa Rogina, Director of the LFA, and Binki Taylor, partner in participatory place-making organisation, The Brixton Project and one of our LFA2023 Curation Panel members. To find out more about the LFA2023 or how to get involved in the festival, head to the LFA website and click on 2023 Festival in the menu. This episode was produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below: Download the transcript Episode image: Somers Town Acts, London Festival of Architecture 2022 © Luke O'Donovan

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to David Böhm (@davidbohm1) David Böhm & Jiří Franta The leading Czech artists David Böhm and Jiří Franta, an artistic duo since 2006, explore in their work the relation between drawing, performance and conceptual art. Known for drawing and painting on walls in galleries as well as in public spaces, Böhm and Franta present their distinctive perception of the world – their views on society, politics, the art scene, and mass media as well as their own feelings. In their “illustrations,” they often play with multiple meaning and irony, commenting on the life of the human community. They were finalists for the Jindřich Chalupecký Award, the top Czech award for visual artists up to the age of 35, in 2009, 2010 and 2012 and have received multiple awards for their books, the most recent one being the Illustrator of the Year Award at the Czech Grand Designs 2022 for their book City for Everyone; A Manual of Urbanism for Beginners. Organized by the Czech Centre London and LUSTR Festival of Illustration, Prague, the largest illustration exhibition in the Czech Republic. In collaboration with the Kensington + Chelsea Art Week and the London Festival of Architecture. Supported by the Czech Embassy in London. Kensington + Chelsea Art Week (KCAW) is delighted to present its fifth annual Public Art Trail. West London will be brought to life with vibrant and immersive public art, free for all to enjoy for the duration of the summer.Opening on 18 June, the Public Art Trail will feature world-class sculpture, installations and exhibits throughout the borough. Presented across nine zones, the Art Trail will take up residence at some of West London's most beautiful and iconic sites. For more information on the Kensington + Chelsea Art Week go tohttps:// www.kcaw.co.uk | @kcawlondon To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.orgEmail: ministryofartsorg@gmail.comSocial Media: @ministryofartsorg Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Murray is Curator of New London Architecture and founder of the London Festival of Architecture. He is an architect graduate of the Architectural Assocation, journalist and designer and also Chairman of The London Society and Past Master of the Chartered Architects. He is a regular commentator and broadcaster on London issues, and a Mayor's Design Advocate. Peter is also a keen cyclist who campaigns for safer cycling and healthier cities. In 2021 Peter was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to leadership in the arts, architecture, city planning, design and publication and to charity. Peter joined us as a speaker at the Architects Show in December and ESO Conference in June both in Athens, Greece organized by Vasilis. I had the pleasure to moderate a panel with Peter as one of the distinguished speakers

Belgium's ambassador to Nato speaks to Andrew Mueller at the alliance summit in Madrid. Sarah Churchwell and Charles Hecker discuss revelations and consequences of the Capitol riot hearings, women in leadership and Germany's Peace Prize for literature. Plus: Nic Monisse visits a temporary performance space at the London Festival of Architecture.

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3xtsVSO What do we imagine when we think of an eco-house? An insulated, solar-powered new-build? An old building recycled for a new use? City livery company, the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects (WCCA) supported by the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) plans to launch a competition to build a temporary pavilion in the heart of the City of London, in Paternoster Square, to inspire people to consider the future of sustainable living. While the brief is highly flexible, the starting point is the house – architects are being asked to consider living, dining, kitchen, bedroom and circulation spaces. The pavilion is intended to explore new ways of building; the challenge for participants is to combine new thinking in architecture with the latest technologies to create a memorable, inspiring structure. With its high-profile location in the shadow of St Paul's Cathedral, the project is expected to draw an impressive calibre of submissions and attract national and international attention. The pavilion, which will be installed for three months in 2023, is likely to welcome more than 100,000 visitors and could be relocated to other cities as part of a touring programme. The catalyst for the initiative has been the Mayor of the City of London's Climate Action Strategy, along with the WCCA's ongoing sustainability theme. The City has a history of enlightened patronage when it comes to environmental leadership and design – the square mile features some of the UK's most advanced buildings and is home to world-leaders in green finance. The WCCA aims to unite the two, while showcasing its public activities and role in promoting high-quality architecture. Chris Dyson will introduce the competition, the remarkable site and opportunities for leaders in sustainable finance to get involved. This is being driven on behalf of Chris' Architects Livery WCCA, for which he will be master in September 2022 through to September 2023. The proposed site is in front of the new hall designed by Christopher Wren, The Temple Bar [TBT] in paternoster square. Speaker: Chris Dyson is an architect, principal of Chris Dyson Architects and Upper Warden of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects. Before setting up his own practice in 2004, he was a Design Director at Farrells and a senior designer at Sir James Stirling and Michael Wilford Associates. His firm, Chris Dyson Architects is an award-winning studio based in Spitalfields with a reputation for intelligent conservation work, sensitive building design and creative collaborations with artists. Recent projects include a large scheme within Bishopsgate Goodsyard, the renovation of Tracey Emin's former studio, a new building for Harrow Arts Centre and the mixed-use Albion Works in Hackney. Chris is also a design advisor to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the Corporation of London.

Helen Charlston and Toby Carr release 'Battle Cry' in May 2022 - available from 27th on Delphian records featuring songs by Barbara Strozzi, Henry Purcell, John Eccles, Claudio Monteverdi & Owain Park. To coincide with the release, both performers appear at the London Festival of Baroque at St John's Smith Square and the Norfolk and Norwich Festival. TICKETS: https://www.lfbm.org.uk/whats-on/helen-charlston-and-toby-carr

I am so excited to be partnering with Taste of London Festival as their official podcast this year!For the month run up to this year's festival (15-19th June!) I will be sitting down with some of the famous faces of Taste.This week I am joined by Taste legend, Vivek Singh, who kindly hosted me at The Cinnamon Club in London. He talks all about his childhood growing up in West Bengal, India, his mother cooking 4 meals a day and he dissects the complexity of Indian cuisine, how it differs from region to region, and what makes it so special!Vivek has been a Taste regular since it's inaugural year! He talks all about how its evolved over the years and why their relationship is so great.I was invited to join him for lunch after recording, which was such a treat. What a lovely gentleman Vivek is! Bring on the festival in June!@viveksingh@crazysexyfood@hannahharley@tasteoflondonwww.crazysexyfood.comMusic by @casnova____I am beyond excited to be partnering with Taste of London, the city's biggest and best food and drink festival, for this special 4-part series. Bringing together some the best restaurants, bars and superstar chefs of London for 5 days of feasting in Regent's Park; you get up close and personal with some of your favourites at wonderful immersive experiences like the Diner's Club Cook School, Fire Pit with Food Network and a whole host of masterclasses, wine tastings and so much more. So, what's stopping you?! Book your tickets for the festival, which is on from the 15th – 19th June, and you may even get a chance to see yours truly!Use my code SEXYFOOD to get a complimentary premium bottled cocktail from Tails with every ticket.Book now at tasteoflondon.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Call to Action: The next RIBA President needs to be representative of its members! Time for the first worker at the helm.Earlier in the month we put out our Call to Action with an open letter and a form where Architecture workers could nominate themselves to run as part of our campaign. Well good news, we have four candidates who are working in the Architecture Industry.These people are not company owners, they have worked themselves up like YOU and are full of ambition. Hannah Deacon:Since 2019 I have been working as a Project Architect running multiple schemes through all design stages, including 2 projects currently on site. In 2021 I also became a RIBA Student Mentor for Oxford Brookes.Everyday is a constant battle to convince clients and consultants that zero carbon construction is essential instead of a 'nice to have'. This is exacerbated when challenged on my authority and experience as a young woman in a patriarchal elitist environment.My primary action as President would be to enact real change by making the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge mandatory and strip practices of their chartership if they are not showing real commitment to reducing climate change.Benjamin Champion:I'm an architect at Sheehan Nagle Hartray Associates and I qualified in October 2020. Last year I ran for a national council seat and got half-way through the rounds of voting, and I'm currently organising an event for the London Festival of Architecture called ‘Ask an Architect' to raise money for charities tackling homelessness.Muyiwa Oki:Muyiwa Oki is an Architect in the Design and Digital team at construction consultancy, Mace Group. At his previous firm, Grimshaw Architects, Muyiwa was founder and chair of the Multi-Ethnic Group and Allies staff network and an external speaker and mentor for aspiring architects at the Grimshaw Foundation, which exists to encourage greater social mobility within architecture. In the wider industry, he's known for presenting at Practice Clinics focused on EDI leadership and participating in panels, events, and radio programmes on behalf of RIBA. Also, a regular contributor to the next generation of architects as an Ambassador for the Mayor of London: Design Future London challenge. Muyiwa is also co-founder of a design-tech venture called Modulor, focused on making Digital Twins of spaces affordable.Henry Pelly:Henry is a Principal Sustainability Consultant at Max Fordham LLP, an employee-owned environmental design practice.  Henry is RIBA chartered architect and was the Youth Commissioner for Sustainable Development on the RIBA Ethics and Sustainable Development Commission.  He is intent on putting all the recommendations of the commission into action.

“It is around an understanding of the value and importance of what we call “felt experience” or “affect architecture”, aspects of space and living in space that cannot necessarily be diagrammed or put into parti drawing, but is essentially the web of immaterial and intangible aspects of what it means to be part of a space that really sort of… hits you in the chest. Overly unresearched topic in architecture! (...) For us, we always talk of the ways the materials can speak to you, which is to say, that we can sense materials. We have an ability to feel them and they have an ability to communicate things to us and for us it is where often the architecture emerges.” Meng Li and Linda Zhang are founders of Studio Pararaum, an award-winning architecture, design, and art studio based in Zürich and Toronto. They consider their practice to be a provocation of architecture's capacity to communicate through felt experience—affect as a design process towards lived experience. Their work has been exhibited and presented internationally in Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, including the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, the Milan Architecture Design Expo, Canadian Centre for Architecture, London Festival of Architecture, Syracuse Erie Canal Museum, Toronto Offsite Design Festival, Berlin Institute for Endotic Research and the Berlin Centre of Art and Urbanistics. In the Sensing Urban Matter podcast, Linda and Meng take us through their practice that experiments with the intangible aspects of architecture while attentively processing material behaviour and its representations. Their projects, from commemorating cultural history of Erie canal waterway infrastructure, to pinpointing the origin of stones being used in Tessiner square (Zürich, Switzerland) bring questions of memory, representation and contradictions of the nature/artificial binary.

Hello everyone!Our podcast series is back this week with an exciting episode about the power of regenerative design and what it means for cities across Asia.Wait, what is regenerative design?For more than three decades, architects, planners, designers and others shaping the built environment have been following and promoting sustainable design. In 1987, the United Nations' Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”Sustainability was introduced with good intentions and there has been important progress in terms of energy-efficient buildings, use of materials and resources, change management and general awareness. But overall, the sustainable design movement has fallen short of the progress needed to prevent substantial environmental damage and climate change. The concept has been so widely misused that it has lost its original meaning.As architect and circular economy advocate William McDonough observed, if we get to complete sustainability, we simply get to the point of being “100% less bad”.Our current trajectory in construction, energy use and resource consumption guarantees we will exceed 1.5°C global warming. Across the world, natural habitats continue to be destroyed at an alarming rate. There is a need for a paradigm shift and the language and terms we use strongly influence the way we tackle our problems. So enters regenerative design.The quest for sustainability has moved society forward in important ways, but we believe it is now time to embrace a new regenerative approach to design and development. As a globalized society, we urgently need to reach the turning point in human civilization where everything we do has a net positive impact on the environment. We contend that this is a transformation that is within our reach. It is time to shift from merely mitigating negatives to optimizing positives. We need to embrace approaches that restore ecosystems, reunite divided communities, and reciprocally enhance the interdependent health of people, place and planet – schemes that, in myriad ways, restore what we have lost and deliver compounding net benefits – actualizing regenerative potentials that are beyond the limits of what ‘sustainability' can imagine.Sarah Ichioka, Michael Pawlyn, Flourish: Design Paradigms for Our Planetary EmergencyI hope I got you interested in this approach because that's precisely what we will discuss in today's episode with Sarah Ichioka.Sarah is a strategist, urbanist, curator and writer. She is the Founding Director of Desire Lines, a Singapore-based consultancy for environmental, cultural, and social-impact organizations and initiatives. In previous roles, she has explored the intersections of cities, society and ecology within leading international institutions of culture, policy and research, including Singapore's National Parks Board, La Biennale di Venezia, LSE Cities, NYC's Department of Housing Preservation & Development, as Director of The Architecture Foundation (UK) and Co-Director of the London Festival of Architecture. Her new book Flourish: Design Paradigms for Our Planetary Emergency (2021) is co-authored with London-based architect Michael Pawlyn. It's a wonderful (and engaging) read which unpacks the possibilities offered by regenerative design.

In Episode 23 of A is for Architecture, I got to speak with Neil Pinder, Head of Product Design and Architecture at Graveney School, Tooting, London. Elected Honorary Fellow of the RIBA this year, Honorary Professor at the Bartlett, UCL, and (STOP PRESS!), Fellow of the RSA, Neil has spent the last 25 plus years developing programmes for advancing design thinking for secondary school education, expanding the discipline's reach into underrepresented communities and groups, supporting young learners to develop confidence in design and design thinking, and challenging the profession to promote diverse perspectives and values in its practices, education, communication and ethics. Neil is wonderfully inspiring, and very funny. His initiative Home Grown Plus+ is worth exploring, and he can be found here on Twitter and LinkedIn, and via the links below, too. London's Hidden Hero: Neil Pinder from New London Architecture Neil Pinder: Graveney School from Citizen Mag Day 37 – Neil Pinder from London Festival of Architecture Celebrated teacher Neil Pinder will talk about how to make design education more inclusive at Dezeen Day Enjoy! + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Music credits: Bruno Gillick. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + aisforarchitecture.org Apple: podcasts.apple.com Spotify: open.spotify.com Google: podcasts.google.com

Rosa Rogina is director of the London Festival of Architecture and teaches architecture at the University of East London. She grew up in Zagreb, Croatia during the Croatian War of Independence (1991 - 1995). With 20,000 lives lost and many more people displaced, this war is also described as a war on architecture. Rosa talks to Lucie Murray about the the long-lasting impact on cultural identity and the thousands of landmines that still exist in the ground today, leaving a toxic and lethal legacy of the past.  Her story offers a fascinating perspective on the importance of participatory processes in shaping cities today. 

Australian ballerina Leanne Benjamin is a self-declared perfectionist - difficult in ballet, where the perfect performance is a tantalising impossibility. Her career took her from rural Queensland to the heights of The Royal Ballet in London. She conquered the great 19th-century ballets, created challenging new work, and revelled in the complex stories of Kenneth MacMillan. Leanne revisits her career in a new memoir, Built for Ballet (written with Sarah Crompton) and discusses her love of coaching, including of young dancers in the RAD's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition.About Leanne BenjaminLeanne Benjamin was born in Rockhampton in Queensland, Australia, and began dancing at the age of three. At 16, she followed her older sister to the Royal Ballet School, then won the RAD's Genée Gold Medal and the Prix de Lausanne. She graduated into Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet (later Birmingham Royal Ballet) in 1983, then danced with London Festival and Deutsche Oper Ballets. She joined The Royal Ballet in 1992, retiring in 2013 after 20 years as a Principal. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia and received an OBE for services to dance.Find out more about the RAD's Fonteyn Competition: https://bit.ly/2RV9Qb7 Follow the RAD on social media, and join the conversation with David Jays.Instagram @royalacademyofdanceFacebook @RoyalAcademyofDanceTwitter @RADheadquartersYouTube / royalacademydanceDavid Jays @mrdavidjaysSign up to our mailing list: https://bit.ly/3frWPh9RAD is an independent educational charity and does not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do. You can support us by either naming a seat as part of our Name A Seat Campaign: https://bit.ly/3fnxEwm or make a donation: https://bit.ly/3bxA6z5Leanne Benjamin: Built for Ballet by Leanne Benjamin and Sarah Crompton is published by Melbourne Books. https://bit.ly/3vRhpiM See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What was the background, creative challenges and insights behind the Grand Effie Winning Campaigns for Bisleri & Star Plus ? What will be the role of story telling, creative ideas in the fast changing world of digital marketing? What will change and what will not? How did you turn your passion for english, into an interesting concept of 'The English Nut'. In light of that how do you look at personal branding? Sumanto answers the above questions and many more as he takes us on a fascinating ride on the various facets of his life- award winning advertising guru, actor, passionate English Nut, passion for Tagore etc. Sumanto Chattopadhyay is the chairman & chief creative officer of 82.5 Communications, Ogilvy Group, which he helped launch in 2019. Earlier, he was the executive creative director, South Asia, Ogilvy. Sumanto has won advertising awards at Cannes, the Clios, the One Show, the London Festival, the Abbies and Kyoorius. He won a Grand Effie for the Star Plus campaign and his company won another Grand Effie for the Bisleri Camel campaign. Please connect with him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumanto-chattopadhyay-827442182 Sumanto's alter ego is The English Nut, his channel which has a lot of wit and wisdom about the English language. Please Visit The English Nut Channel on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH9PeUclH0VY9vnESCj-Tlg Jagged with Jasravee is facilitated by Jasravee Kaur Chandra, Director- Brand Building, Research & Innovation at Master Sun, Consulting Brand of Adiva L Pvt. Ltd. Jasravee has over 20 years experience as a Strategic Brand Builder,Communications Leader and Entrepreneur. Please connect with Jasravee on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasravee/ Follow Jagged with Jasravee on Social Media Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/jaggedwithjasravee Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jagggedwithjasravee/ Podcast Page : https://anchor.fm/jagged-with-jasravee Youtube Page : https://www.youtube.com/c/jaggedwithjasravee Linktree : https://linktr.ee/jaggedwithjasravee Jagged with Jasravee, is an initiative of Master Sun, the Consulting Brand of Adiva Lifestyle Pvt Ltd. Please visit our blog at http://www.mastersun.in/ #awardwinningads #advertisingcasestudy #theenglishnut

The Cuban American conductor Odaline de la Martinez talks about this year's London Festival of American Music in which she showcases the music of women and African American composers who are unjustly overlooked. She also tells Samira about the premiere of the third part of her own opera trilogy Imoinda: A story of Love and HateAnna Paquin stars as a disaster PR tasked with clearing up the scandals of high profile celebrities in new drama Flack. Anna Leszkiewicz reviews the show which is UKTV's first original drama commission.The journalistic bravery of Marie Colvin and photographer Paul Conroy in Syria has recently been depicted on the big screen in the feature film A Private War and the documentary Under the Wire. But now that the witnesses to war can easily publish pictures from their phones in social media and on the news, has the role of the war photographer changed? Samira is joined by Paul and fellow photographer Anastasia Taylor-Lind to discuss the role of modern war photography.Iain Lee looks at the life of Monkees bass player Peter TorkPresenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Harry ParkerMain image: Odaline de la Martinez

Ricardo Cardenas from Random Hood With more than 20 years of experience in advertising, Ricardo's work has garnered numerous awards including Cannes, San Sebastián, Communication Arts, the One Show, The New York Festivals, FIAP, London Festival, El Ojo de Iberoamérica and Círculo Creativo among others. Ricardo has participated in creative workshops at D&AD London and […] The post Pensacola Business Radio: Guests-Ricardo Cardenas from Random Hood and Sharen Rooks with Sharen Rooks Agency appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

David Grossman and his translator Jessica Cohen have been announced as the winners of the Man Booker International Prize 2017 for A Horse Walks Into a Bar, about a stand-up comedian who goes to pieces on stage one night. This is the second year that the Man Booker International Prize has been awarded on the basis of a single book, with the £50,000 prize divided equally between the author and the translator. Both David Grossman and Jessica Cohen join John to discuss their work.The great Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin has taken a sabbatical recently, and written a book. In 'Memoirs and Reflections' he chronicles his childhood passion for the piano and sketches portraits of family members and teachers who nurtured his genius. He discusses performing and memory, and reveals other talents, translation and recitation - in Yiddish.For delegates at this month's London Festival of Architecture, which invites architects, designers, engineers and planners from around the world to conferences and debates, the horrific fire at the Grenfell Tower prompts renewed focus on the issue of how to best provide social housing at a time when urban populations are booming. Architects Alex Ely and Dieter Kliener, who both specialise in community projects, and Tamsie Thomson, Director of the London Festival of Architecture talk to John Wilson.Before the artist David Mach began creating his new art installation Incoming - comprising 20 tonnes of newspapers, a Jeep, a shipping container and some heavy pieces of timber - John met him at the empty gallery. Now that the piece is finished, he shows John round the artwork and discusses the logistical and physical challenge it presented.Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Edwina Pitman

The hit American series Billions starts in the UK this week and is set in the power-hungry and corrupt world of New York finance, starring Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis. Boyd Hilton Reviews.As part of our Shakespeare's People series, Hugh Bonneville chooses Malvolio from Twelfth Night.Bryan and Mary M Talbot, authors of the award-winning Dotter of Her Father's Eyes, discuss their latest graphic novel The Red Virgin and the Vision of Utopia.Folk musician Olivia Chaney will be performing songs by Henry Purcell this weekend at the London Festival of Baroque Music. Olivia discusses reinterpreting the composer's songs in the folk tradition.And with the Zac Efron/Seth Rogan comedy Bad Neighbours 2 in cinemas this week, Adam Smith considers how much cinema loves it when you just can't get along with the folks next door.

Does emotion or reason dictate the financial markets? Anne McElvoy is joined by Frances Hudson, Global Thematic Strategist at Standard Life Investments; Daniel Ben Ami, financial journalist, author of 'Cowardly Capitalism' Greg Davis, Head of Behavioural and Quantitative Investment Philosophy, Barclays and Adrian Wooldridge of the Economist whose book 'The Fourth Revolution - The Global Race to Reinvent the State is out now.' Recorded at The Bowler Hat at this year's City of London Festival.