Kreative Talks with Sir Peter Cook

From visionary Plug-in cities to the vibrant world of Pop Art and the call for radical architecture, find out how Sir Peter Cook, co- founder of Archigram, influenced a generation of architects including former students, STUFISH and Rem Koolhaas. In this talk he will share his path towards architecture, the importance of creativity, playfulness, drawing, and the significance of postwar modern technology. He not only redefined architecture, he rebuilt the schools for creative architects.

Biography
Sir Peter Cook RA is a titan of architectural innovation. He is currently the director of Peter Cook Studio. As a founder of the radical experimentalist group Archigram, he was awarded the RIBA Royal Gold Medal for redefining the possibilities of the discipline. Former Director of the Bartlett
and the ICA, he was knighted in 2007 for his services to architecture. His works are recognised globally, including Graz Kunsthaus, the Play Pavilion, The Innovation Studio, the Bund University and so on.

About Kreative Talks
Kreative Talks, produced by Artificial Kreativity, is a curated speaker series dedicated to sharing the stories behind the creatives shaping the world. Artificial Kreativity launched this initiative in 2025 with the aim of bringing exposure to the creative professions. Previous speakers included Peter Murray OBE, Patrik Schumacher, STUFISH, fashion show producer John Walford, and East London mural artist Otto Schade.

In partnership with
art'otel London Hoxton | RIBA London | Polish Cultural Institute in London | Evelyn Glennie