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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.

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.

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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.

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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:

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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:

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Episode image: Somers Town Acts, London Festival of Architecture 2022 © Luke O’Donovan

As part of LFA2022 we’re sharing five new stories, exploring the key people and projects shaping the Royal Docks.

For our final episode, we explore the Royal Docks through the eyes of the next generation, with four students from London Design & Engineering UTC: Mahia Akther, Tianna Osho, Kev Grieff and Jericho Cabalan.

Produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor.

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As part of LFA2022 we’re sharing five new stories, exploring the key people and projects shaping the Royal Docks.

For our fifth episode, we explore The Factory Project and Community Food Enterprise, with Nick Hartwright and Eric Samuel MBE.

Nick is the founder of Projekt. Projekt is an affordable work and event space developer, who currently operates 14 sites across London for cultural and creative communities, with an aim to change the way in which developers and landowners approach commercial and residential spaces in the built environment throughout the UK and Europe. Eric is CEO Community Food Enterprise (CFE), a social enterprise food business which established in 2002 to alleviate food poverty.

Produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor.

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As part of LFA2022 we’re sharing five new stories, exploring the key people and projects shaping the Royal Docks.

For our fourth episode, we explore Tate & Lyle and the unexpected future of sugar in the Royal Docks, with Chris Abell, Alan Chandler and Armor Gutierrez Rivas.

Chris is Head of Property and Local Affairs, Tate & Lyle Sugars. Alan is the Dean of Research at the University of East London, his 25 year’s experience in teaching architecture has a particular emphasis on live projects and public engagement which stems from his practice as a Specialist Conservation Architect involved in the nature of heritage and the role of materials in creating significance through use. Armor is an architect, researcher and maker, interested in how sustainable innovation can have a positive impact in our built environment. Armor is a Senior Lecture at the University of East London, where he teaches MArch studio Unit 8 and is an Associate of the Sustainability Research Institute where he works on developing innovative construction materials using agricultural by-products.

Produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor.

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As part of LFA2022 we’re sharing five new stories, exploring the key people and projects shaping the Royal Docks.

For our third episode, we explore Kamal Chunchie Way and the act of renaming, with Sophie Hardcastle and Asif Shakoor.

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As part of LFA2022 we’re sharing five new stories, exploring the key people and projects shaping the Royal Docks.

For our second episode, we’re exploring City Hall with Dan Bridge and Andrea Nolan.

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As part of LFA2022 we’re sharing five new stories, exploring the key people and projects shaping the Royal Docks.

In our first episode, Marieta Borreda Cuenca gives us an introduction to the history of the Royal Docks.

Marieta is a Sports and History presenter, journalist and content creator who has worked in Heritage projects for London’s Royal Docks, the Thames Festival, Newham’s Heritage Month and The Royal Docks History Club.

Produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor.

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