Every month architects & industry insiders share their recommendations for the best exhibitions and events to visit in London.
THIS MONTH:
Emma Hawes – Zaha Hadid Architects
Having studied architecture at university before moving into operational roles, Emma joined Zaha Hadid Architects in 2022 as Team Coordinator of their Press Team.
As the nights are approaching their longest and even a tiny shaking of snow has misted some parts of the capital, some people may want to simply stay at home – but here are a few events that are well worth braving the cold for.
If your ideal night in is a gaming session with friends, why not play with them and others in person at Epic Games’ London Innovation Lab for an event celebrating the launch of their collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects; Re:Imagine London. A creator-made island in Fortnite, the game encourages users to dabble in city planning as they reinvent an area of London along the riverfront into their ideal walkable, mixed-use, sustainable development.
For those who love a cosy hot tea and gingerbread on a cold evening be sure not to miss the Gingerbread City. As well as daily workshops where visitors can create their own tasty creations, this incredible city showcases fantastical works by over 50 architects and designers built entirely from biscuits, sweets and icing. With professionally built cityscapes interwoven with moving trains, this sweet city never fails to delight.
Anyone who enjoys the familiar warmth of their local pub can take a tour through two thousand years of pub history in the City of London with public historian Sheldon K. Goodman and learn how the humble tavern has influenced many aspects of history. The tour will show how changes in pubs are connected with wider social and political movements and shed light on the challenges modern pubs face, as well as allowing the chance to explore more of the city.
Exploring the natural and mechanical rhythms connected with the building it is in, Van Gogh House, as well as dwellings as a whole, Cycles is an events programme and group exhibition which delves into the nature of what a home is. Encouraging the viewer to think more about the rhythms within their home, the three artists explore the natural and mechanical processes present within domestic buildings from how people move about the space down to the flow of electricity through the wiring.
Finally, for when there’s no place like home, educate yourself on the influence of migration through an exhibition of art and stories by the Migration Museum. Encouraging reflection and starting conversations on migration in Britain, their exhibition All Our Stories: Migration and the Making of Britain explores why people migrate, how it has shaped our lives and the very concept of feeling ‘at home’.
