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Festival Programme
Tuesday 10 June
Rhyme Time is a 30-minute facilitated session for parents and carers to join voices and have fun wi…
– 10 June 2025
You’re never too young to enjoy architecture, a rhyme and story sessions with a fun architectural theme.
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A dynamic panel discussion putting young people at the forefront, offering them a platform to share…
A youth-led panel discussion from Harrow’s young people.
4, 11 June
People from all over the world have settled in the East End for many centuries. This guided walk lo…
– 11 June 2025
Voices and stories of the waves of people who've come to Whitechapel & Spitalfields over the centuries looking at buildings and spaces
Wednesday 11 June
Seely & Paget are well-known for commissions such as Eltham Palace (1936), but the post-war reconst…
A talk about the rebuilding of the Priory Church of St John after the Second World War
How can organisations meaningfully identify and address discrimination and unconscious bias in the …
A panel discussion on gender inequity in architecture, featuring researchers from a newly commissioned study/report
Explore the recently restored Alice Billing House, a Grade II listed building in Stratford, and lea…
A tour and talk of Alice Billing House in Stratford
As part of the 2025 festival theme, Voices, SAVE Britain’s Heritage presents a discussion with He…
SAVE explores how preserving buildings fosters identity, belonging, and continuity amid urban change.
Join Harrow Council for an exclusive guided tour of Harrow Town Centre’s evolving regeneration si…
A walking tour by Harrow Council of the regeneration sites within the town centre
Join Bell Phillips for a film screening of ‘In the Shadow of the Shard’, a documentary by John …
A film that celebrates codesign and highlights what a new council house building can achieve when it embraces true partnership with residents
Come and explore this historic site within Whitechapel, where many migrant groups have made their h…
An exploration of Tower Hamlets Town Hall and its site within historic Whitechapel where many migrant groups have made their home since the early 16th century, leaving the area, and the building, full of voices and traces from the past.
"Architecture is not only about creation but about listening, amplifying, and intertwining the voic…
A panel discussion event followed by drinks and networking at Hayes Davidson's studio in Paddington.
Get behind-the-scenes insights into the design and development of the exhibition The Craft of Carpe…
A behind-the-scenes tour of The Craft of Carpentry exhibition at Japan House London
What do architectural plans tell us about the future? And who gets to decide on the future directio…
Talk by critic Tim Abrahams. How are architectural visualisation of the future – from anglofuturist progress to ecological utopia – shaping the thing itself?
Elephant & Castle is at the epicentre of seismic change for South London. Based just off the Walwor…
A guided walk around Elephant & Castle, mapping your responses to the changing environment
10, 11 June
RDA Architects invites you to a unique guided walk, led by Richard Dudzicki, Director of RDA Archit…
A guided walk exploring RDA’s Passivhaus and Retrofit buildings and principles with an architect
To design spaces that are welcoming to all it is critical to listen first to the people most likely…
A panel session and open discussion in our studio
Join KPF’s modelshop team for a model-making competition on the festival’s theme of ‘Voices 
Test your skills in a model-making competition with a difference: reflecting impact that diverse voices have on a project. Your brief, budget, and materials may be subject to change at short notice!
Join Seaforth Land, Squire & Partners and Atelier Ten, for an evening tour of Space House, followin…
An evening tour of Grade II listed mid-century modern office tower Space House.
Voices shape places. In this workshop, we will explore how meaningful community engagement can tran…
A hands-on workshop on impactful community engagement
Hosted by Tom Gray MCIAT, join us for an engaging and thought-provoking workshop that challenges co…
A cross-industry workshop to discuss inclusive design
Libraries are not just repositories of books and learning but places where the many voices that sha…
A session for adults to enjoy Lego, board games, puzzles, mindful colouring and more all with a design / city theme.
Join us for a guided 1-hour walking tour of the London Cancer Hub in Sutton – a world-leading cam…
Walking tour of London Cancer Hub Campus
Often overlooked, Tooley Street offers a parade of, perhaps, the most important ensemble of histori…
An evening architecture walk the length of Tooley Street highlighting 700 years of riverside architecture, including some of the most important buildings in Southwark
Thursday 12 June
We're hosting a roundtable discussion on the topic of how we can bring nature back to London’s pu…
– 12 June 2025
An installation and fishbowl-style event, showcasing and discussing feedback collected on how to bring nature back to London's public spaces
Join us for a cycle tour through Camden, exploring Erect Architecture’s buildings, play intervent…
A cycle tour through Camden, exploring Erect Architecture’s buildings, play interventions and public spaces, inspired by local communities.
Studio Late – Southbank and London Bridge
Makower Architects warmly invite Londoners, old and new, to a relaxed and creative evening explorin…
A collage-making workshop led by artist and poet Sophie Herxheimer
Fathom Architects will be welcoming everyone to our new Bermondsey studio to share our in-depth pro…
A welcoming Studio Late for architecture industry insights and mentoring
You are invited to the launch of Art Park, Harrow’s newest creative space in the heart of the tow…
The public launch party of Art Park, Harrow, a day full of activities for all ages.
The Eco-brick testing station has been designed in collaboration with the Brickfields, Bulmer Brick…
Ecological debate centred on bio-receptivity with eco-brick installation
Join us for our Reverse Speed Mentoring event as part of the London Festival of Architecture. Hoste…