JULY NLA ANNUAL LUNCH 2019

Wednesday 3 July, Lunch

Join over 700 of the capital’s leading decision-makers and professionals across development, design, planning and construction and be first to hear the winners of the prestigious New London Awards 2019 and New Londoner of the Year presentation.

Ticketed

PUBLIC PURPOSE: THE RE-EMERGENCE OF PUBLIC SECTOR DEVELOPMENT

Monday 8 July, Evening Talk

With local authorities across London seeking to deliver development on a scale not seen since the heydays of the 1960s and ‘70s, councils are showing an increasing drive to build on their own terms. How does this reflect on the future of the city?

Members only

LONDON & MELBOURNE

Thursday 11 July, International Dialogue

The Lord Mayor of Melbourne Sally Capp will join speakers and audiences in both London and Melbourne via live video link in the next event in our series of International Dialogues. How liveable are these two global cities? How are they adapting to the ongoing growth in population?

Ticketed, NLA Partners free

THE FUTURE OF RETAIL

Friday 12 July, Breakfast Talk

With the rise of rents, online retailing, new technologies and changing consumer expectations, London’s retail landscape is evolving fast to meet new demands. In anticipation of these shifts, how can the built environment sector adapt successfully for the future of retail in London?

Free

APPG FOR LONDON’S PLANNING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Monday 15 July, APPG

The APPG for London’s Planning and Built Environment debates the key issues facing the changing shape of London. It brings together MPs and Peers from across the political parties to help shape a better city.

Members only

THE FUTURE OF HOTELS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Tuesday 16 July, Think Tank

What are the new trends in hotel design? Does the planning system respond fully to this sector’s needs? This Think Tank brings together experts to discuss the physical and virtual trends and demands faced by this sector.

Invitation only

SOUTH BANK

Tuesday 16 July, On Location

With major new developments taking shape along the Southbank, this On Location event will bring together key stakeholders to look at how this area is changing. From the evolving medical cluster and the growing hub of Clean Tech businesses, to the new public realm projects tying it all together, how are the boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth working together to deliver a joined up vision for one of London’s most important areas?

Ticketed, Member discount

ENABLING COMMUNITIES

Wednesday 17 July, Think Tank

There is a growing understanding that involving communities in the shaping of the city doesn’t achieve as much as it could, often lacking rigour and impact. How do we ensure that current exemplars in enabling communities becomes part of our normal practice, leading to further innovation and better practice for the future?

Invitation only

PUBLIC HOUSING HEROES

Thursday 18 July, Powered by PechaKucha

An evening of quick-fire presentations exploring past, present and future examples of high-quality public housing. 100 years on from the 1919 Housing Act and Homes Fit for Heroes programme that it inaugurated, we take a look at some key examples of public housing, from key past examples that are still standing today to present examples of regeneration and infill and future projects that are yet to be built.

Free

SOMERS TOWN

Friday 19 July, Breakfast Talk

One of only a few substantial areas of publicly-owned land in central London, Somers Town presents a unique opportunity to explore innovative models of housing delivery and public amenities for a neighbourhood with many needs. Hear about the collaborative approach to masterplanning this area from the project team.

Free

FUTURE STREETS

Wednesday 23 July, Think Tank

This roundtable will bring together experts to discuss how to design the streets of the future and how technology and new mobility are impacting the way we move around the city. The outcomes will feed into the NLA research paper Future Streets that will be launch in autumn 2019.

Invitation only

WORKSHOPS FOR 16-18YRS: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ACADEMY

Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August

A free course for young people aged 16-18 who will have the chance to develop their design skills and knowledge of London’s architecture. Through a range of hands-on practical activities such as digital design, architectural drawing and model making workshops, as well as inspiring trips to new developments they will have a fun, challenging and creative chance to learn more about architectural design and built environment engineering careers.

Free

BREAKING BOUNDARIES

Tuesday 30 July, Breakfast Talk

In collaboration with Women in the City, join Gwen Rhys for this breakfast talk at The City Centre to hear from a cross section of influential female engineers who have worked on key projects both in the City and further afield.

Free

AUGUSTACTIVE TRAVEL SUMMIT

Thursday 1 August, Conference

Annual event bringing together urban designers, planners, local authorities and other professionals to address how active travel can be implemented across the capital. Presentations will cover strategies for healthier neighbourhoods, cycling infrastructure, streets design and new mobility.

Ticketed, Members free

LONDON’S SCHOOLS: BUILDING BETTER FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

TBC August, Breakfast Talk

With over 3,000 schools in the capital, how can we best ensure we are providing and maintaining the highest quality buildings possible to support the growth of our next generation of Londoners? This breakfast talk will hear from the teams behind some of London’s exemplar new schools to understand how we can design and deliver better schools facilities for young people on time and on budget.

Free

SEPTEMBER CITY PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR

Saturday 7 September, Walking Tour

Join architectural photographer Grant Smith on this bespoke weekend photography tour of the City of London. Our expert guide will lead you around the City and help you to capture the architectural gems of the Square Mile.

Ticketed

DON’T MOVE, IMPROVE! DESIGN SURGERIES

Saturday 7 September, Public Event

NLA’s Don’t Move, Improve! Design Surgeries return offering free advice and inspiration to Londoners looking to extend or improve their homes. Whatever question you have about a project you’re embarking upon, our wide range of consultants will be on hand to help in 25-minute one-to-one sessions.

Free

LONDON & STOCKHOLM

Thursday 12 September, International Dialogue

For the first European International Dialogue in our series, London links up with Stockholm via live video link to bring speakers and audiences together for a discussion about the critical issue of housing delivery in both cities.

Ticketed, NLA Partners free

CITY OF LONDON

Wednesday 18 September, On Location

Hear from key stakeholders and industry experts as we explore the changing trends and demands of occupiers in the City. A networking lunch will be followed by a conference and tours.

Ticketed, Member discount

HOMES ON THE PENINSULA

TBC September, Inspiring Women Event

Hear from the team behind the homes being built on Greenwich Peninsula, which is currently undergoing extraordinary change in the largest project of its kind in the UK. The £8.4 billion development is creating a modern urban neighbourhood across an area twice the size of Soho.

Members only

EXHIBITIONSFree to visit Monday to Saturday

PUBLIC HOUSING: A LONDON RENAISSANCE

16 May – 18 July, NLA

This exhibition shows how London boroughs are working to deliver high-quality, pleasant and affordable homes on estates, smaller sites and large-scale areas of regeneration across London, to create places that can also support the sustainable growth of the capital.

Free

NEW LONDON AWARDS 2019/2020: BEST NEW BUILDINGS AND PROJECTS

26 July – 26 October, NLA

An annual celebration of London’s best architecture, planning and construction in the capital, the New London Awards, supported by the Mayor of London, showcase projects of the highest quality that make a positive contribution to their surroundings and life in the capital.

Free

URBAN BODIES

16 August – 16 November, The City Centre

In June, Bodies in Urban Spaces by Austrian choreographer Willi Dorner was performed across the City of London. The performances demonstrate how the built environment and the body are inextricably linked; this exhibition documents the performances in a series of photographs and film and will also include an overview of Willi Dorner’s practice and ethos.

Free

WALKING TOURSCANARY WHARF

Saturday 13 July, 14:00 – 16:00

CITY TOUR: ENGINEERING THE SQUARE MILE

Saturday 13 July, 14:00 – 15:30

KING’S CROSS ST PANCRAS

Wednesday 31 July, 10:30 – 12:30

SHOREDITCH

Saturday 10 August, 14:00 – 16:00

WEST END

Wednesday 28 August, 10:30 – 12:30

BANKSIDE

Saturday 14 September, 14:00 – 16:00

CANARY WHARF

Wednesday 25 September, 10:30 – 12:30

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ABOUT USNew London Architecture (NLA) is the independent centre for London’s built environment, where professionals, politicians and the public can meet, learn and have a voice on the future shape of London.

We are open free of charge six days a week.

NLA is located at The Building Centre in central London. Visit us to see our latest exhibitions, preview the future shape of the capital through our giant interactive 3D model of central London, attend one of our regular talks or conferences or meet friends or colleagues in The Gentlemen Baristas café.

Opening Times

Monday–Friday: 9:00am–6:00pm (café 9:00am–5:00pm) Saturday: 10:00am–5:00pmClosed on Sundays, Bank Holidays and Easter Saturday.

26 Store St, Fitzrovia, London WC1E 7BT

newlondonarchitecture.org

@nlalondon

SUSTAINABILITY

Sharing knowledge and providing innovative solutions to ensure London meets ambitious low-carbon targets for a climate-proofed city. Championing sustainable design, efficient use of resources, clean energy and green infrastructures.

Programme champion: Hoare Lea Programme supporter: Wicona

TALL BUILDINGS

Annual survey and analysis looking at the planning, development, impact and design of new tall buildings in London.

Programme champions: GL Hearn, Mace Programme supporters: Polypipe, Vu.City

TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE

Long-term strategies for London’s transport and infrastructure, and opportunities to unlock the housing and regeneration London needs.

Programme champions: TfL, London & Partners

WORK

Examining the changing workplace requirements of London’s commercial, enterprise and industrial sectors.

NETWORKS

INSPIRING WOMEN

The Inspiring Women programme celebrates, promotes and profiles women working across the built environment industry.

Programme champion: L&Q Programme supporter: Mount Anvil

NEXT GEN

Supporting and promoting young talent across the industry, and championing the professional development of London’s future leaders.

Programme champion: Gardiner & Theobald

INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUES

The International programme fosters cross-city dialogues and learning, and explores London’s global role in architecture, engineering and consultancy.

Supported by The Mayor of London Programme champions: Bates Smart, KPF, White, London & Partners Programme supporter: VU.CITY

AREAS

CITY

Exploring the key issues and priorities faced by the City of London at our centre.

Programme supporter: VU.CITY Partner: City of London

ON LOCATION

The capital’s major areas of change and opportunity come under the spotlight at regular events held ‘on location’, combining conference presentations and Q&As, guided tours of new developments and neighbourhoods, and networking.

SCHOOLS & YOUNG PEOPLE

LEARNING

A programme to inspire the next generation about London’s built environment, promote the huge range of careers available, and empower young people by giving them a voice in the future shape of their city.

AWARDS

NEW LONDON AWARDS

The New London Awards recognise the very best in architecture, planning and development in the capital, across all sectors of the built environment. Winning and shortlisted projects will be announced in summer 2019.

Supported by The Mayor of London Sponsored by: Airflow, ft’work, Hoare Lea, IFC Group, LFA, Urban Space Management, WICONA

DON’T MOVE, IMPROVE!

Celebrating London’s best and most innovative home extensions and improvements. Exhibition runs from January to April with public design surgeries throughout the year.

Programme champions: Clippings, Timber Trade Federation, Wood Campus Programme supporters: Architects Republic, Homenotes Media Partners: Dezeen, Dezeen Jobs, Homes & Property Partner: RIBA London

= RESEARCH TOPICS

NLA is an independent, member-supported organisation open to any company or individual with an interest in London’s built environment. All members benefit from free, discounted and preferential access to NLA’s programme.

For more information visit newlondonarchitecture.org/join-support

Principal Partners: Bosch, The Building Centre, City of London, City of Westminster, GLA London + Partners, TfL, VU.CITY

Our programme is structured around core subject areas, each explored through a rich combination of year-round talks, tours, conferences, round-tables, editorial coverage and research.

SECTORS

BOROUGHS

Working with the local authorities, NLA examines how the inner and outer regions of London are accommodating growth, highlighting opportunities and proposals that will shape the city.

Programme champions: Countryside, L&Q, Swan Nu Living Programme supporters: CGL, Clarion Housing, MICA

CONSERVATION & RETROFIT

Evolving London’s heritage structures for a fast-growing city. Showcasing innovative approaches taken with listed buildings, major areas of regeneration and the successful juxtaposition of old and new.

Programme supporter: WSP

CULTURE

Culture’s role in London’s development and regeneration, the transformation of London’s cultural institutions, and the continued development of the capital’s night-time economy.

Programme champions: Ballymore, South Bank BID, South Bank Employers Group

EDUCATION & HEALTH

Examining the future development, funding and design of London’s education and health sector buildings and estates.

HOTELS & HOSPITALITY

Discussing the changing landscape of London’s hotel sector, investigating current threats to the sector and exploring best practice solutions to meet changing demands.

Programme champion: Axiom Programme supporters: Dexter Moren Architects, Elementa

HOUSING

New methods of construction, delivery, design and funding and long term investment across all housing tenures that will deliver housing for all Londoners.

Programme champions: GL Hearn, Access Self Storage, TfL Programme supporters: AECOM, AHEC, Pocket Living

PLANNING

Focusing on the next London Plan, this programme explores the rapidly changing shape of London, how to plan for growth and where and when development should take place.

Programme supporter: becg

PLACEMAKING & PUBLIC REALM

Exploring successful long-term placemaking and public realm strategies across the capital and the value they bring to the city and its citizens.

Programme supporter: WSP

RETAIL

Evolving London’s offer for changing consumer appetite through innovative responses. How is London adapting to retain its title as a world-leading shopping city?

Programme supporter: Argent

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