July at The Architecture Foundation

[Graciela Mariani]

The Architecture Foundation

July 2011

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This month at the AF sees the final weeks of our exhibition and Wallpaper* collaboration, 20 Houses: A New Residential Landscape. Watch three of the exhibited architects present in our rooftop Skyroom over a drink this evening. South Kilburn Studios , designed by Practice Architecture, continue to welcome visitors to weekly workshops and monthly open studios with its diverse tenants. In the latest of our 20th Anniversary events, the AF's second Director, Lucy Musgrave, reflects on her time at the Foundation alongside an illustrious panel of past collaborators. Plus, our companion publication to the Faith In The City symposium launches; we take our Urban Pioneers to Canada Water to investigate the area's changing built environment alongside a team of creative professionals; and we exhibit masterplans for New Holland Island in St Petersburg. Image: Donnybrook Quarter housing, realised through the AF and Circle 33's Accommodating Change competition. Photo courtesy Peter Barber

What's on this month

Event 20 Houses: Studio Octopi (UK), TAKA (IE), Warren Techentin (US) TONIGHT: Tuesday 5 July, 7pm The Skyroom, The Architecture Foundation Rooftop, 136-148 Tooley St, London SE1 Join three of the practices from the 2011 Wallpaper* International Architects Directory on the AF's rooftop for an evening of drinks and discussion, and an after-work opportunity to see the exhibition. Studio Octopi, TAKA  and Warren Techentin will present their responses to Wallpaper's brief within the wider context of their work, and debate the merits of speculative vs real world architectural commissions. Come see this next generation of architectural talent demonstrate how they earned their place within Wallpaper*s 'little black book to the world's most promising new practices.' Doors will open and drinks will be served from 6.30pm. Tickets: Standard: £7.00 AF Members: £5.00 www.wegottickets.com Image: Courtesy TAKA

Event AF Past Directors' Dialogues: Lucy Musgrave Wednesday 20 July, 7pm AF Project Space, 136-148 Tooley St, London SE1 In the latest of our live institutional retrospectives on the occasion of the AF's 20th Anniversary, we invite the Foundation's second Director, Lucy Musgrave, to reflect upon the changing face of London and her time at the organisation. Lucy will be exploring key AF projects from that period - including the radical transformation of Kingsdale School, the touring AF Roadshows, and the Donnybrook Quarter housing development – alongside a panel of collaborators, including Professor Robert Mull, London Metropolitan University; Mark Fisher, former Minister for the Arts; Andreas Whittam Smith, founding editor of The Independent; Peter Bishop, Allies & Morrison Urban Practitioners; Sadie Morgan, dRMM; and Clare Cumberlidge. Long before 'localism' was on the Government's agenda, come and learn more of the AF's pioneering work in engaging diverse publics in decision making, and directly affecting the quality of the built environment. Tickets: Standard: £7.00 AF Members: £5.00 www.wegottickets.com Image: Kingsdale School, London, UK. Architect: dRMM. Client: London Borough of Southwark. Photo courtesy Alex de Rijke

Project South Kilburn Studios: Workshops and Open Studios Until 15 September 2a Canterbury Road, Kilburn NW6 5SW South Kilburn Studios, the AF's off-site commission designed by Practice Architecture, will host a series of events throughout July including free weekly workshops and open studios. Open Studios - The Fashion One Thursday 7 July, 7 - 9.00pm Visit the Studios, meet the tenants and turn your hand to hat making and clothes customising. Bring along an item you would like to decorate or swap. Graphic Design Workshop Wednesday 6 July, 6.30pm – 7.30pm Learn from Dan and Jacob, whose accomplished agency Work+Play receives professional commissions in digital design, brand strategy and communications. Architecture Workshop Wednesday 13 July, 6.30pm – 7.30pm Get an insight into architectural design with young practice vPPR, who have undertaken projects from small-scale temporary installations to research and urban design. Sportswear Workshop Wednesday 20 July, 6.30pm – 7.30pm Sportswear designers and manufacturers TriGirl will run a workshop named Running for Fitness. Come along for information on how to get into running, local routes and places of interest in Kilburn as well as tips on clothing. TV Production Workshop Wednesday 27 July, 6.30pm – 7.30pm Learn about the ins and outs of TV production with production company Licklemor who specialise in youth television for channels including the BBC and Sky. For further information on the Studios and events taking place please visit www.southkilburnstudios.org Tickets: Free and open to all. No RSVP necessary. Image: Urban Bushcraft Workshop. Photo courtesy Mike Massaro

Exhibition 20 Houses: A New Residential Landscape The 2011 Wallpaper* Architects Directory Exhibition Tuesday - Saturday, 12 - 6.00pm. Until 14 July AF Project Space, 136-148 Tooley St, London SE1 2TU Final weeks to catch designs for an ultimate rural retreat, from the 2011 Wallpaper* Architects Directory. Come and investigate the imagination of some of the most promising international practices working today. Free Admission Image: Courtesy Anna Stathaki

Project Book: Faith in the City – The Mosque in the Contemporary Urban West Launch event: Wednesday 27 July, 9.30 – 11.00am AF Project Space, 136-148 Tooley St, London SE1 A publication, documenting and expanding upon the AF's Faith in the City symposium is now available for pre-order in advance of our launch event on 27 July. Featuring exclusive essays from the symposium's participants and other notable contributors, the book provides a concise collection of case studies and essays examining the place and politics of religion in a secular urban fabric, and the potential of design to celebrate and communicate mosques as spaces for spiritual and cultural exchange, in positive dialogue with the wider urban environment. Including texts from Michel Abboud, architect of New York's hotly debated Park51; MIT professor Dr Nasser Rabbat; architectural provocateurs Foreign Architects Switzerland; and 'Mega Mosque' architect, Ali Mangera. In partnership with Arts Council England's Arts and Islam initiative and Openvizor Price: £5 + P&P (UK) www.architecturefoundation.org.uk The launch event is free and open to all. Please RSVP to eve...@architecturefoundation.org.uk to secure your place.

Education Canada Water Urban Pioneers July 2011 Young people from from Bacon's College, Rotherhithe, investigate the changing face of Canada Water, in collaboration with a diverse range of creative professionals in the latest installment of the AF's celebrated education programme. Supported by British Land and Southwark Council. Image: Barking Urban Pioneers workshop with We Made That

Exhibition New Ideas for New Holland 16 - 30 July 2011 Naval Museum 5, Kryukov Channel Embankment (Kryukov Barracks), St Petersburg, Russia An exhibition of new ideas for New Holland Island, a unique 8-hectare site in the heart of historic St Petersburg, is on show at the new Naval Museum directly opposite the Island. The exhibition, designed by David Kohn Architects with graphics by Fraser Muggeridge studio , showcases the work of eight architectural practices, including four that have been shortlisted for the influential role of masterplanning consultant for the Island’s future development as a result of an invitated competition organised by the AF for the Iris Foundation. The shortlisted practices are David Chipperfield Architects (UK/Germany), MVRDV (Netherlands), Studio 44 (Russia) and WORKac (USA). The exhibition will coincide with the first public tours of New Holland. Free Admission Image: New Holland Island, courtesy Iris Foundation

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