Architecture for allSummer 2011

What’s on

Welcome…From exhibitions and talks to conferencesand awards, the Royal Institute of BritishArchitects celebrates and promotes thebenefits of good architecture – past, presentand future – through engagement with all.Summer highlights• Architecture Festivals• BDP at 50• Bedford Lemere at the V&A• Festival of Britain 50th Anniversary• Reshaping Britain• RIBA Annual Discourse: Ken Yeang

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Talks anddebatesJoin us for an engaging,topical and informativeprogramme of talks anddebates across the country

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Andrea Palladio: The Influence of hisBooks and DrawingsTuesday 10 May, 14.30

Explore the life and work of AndreaPalladio, one of the world’s mostinfluential architects. Presented byrenowned Palladio scholar andcurator Charles Hind, the talk,delivered in conjunction with Houseand Garden, reveals how Palladiocrafted a new architectural languagederived from classical sources, yetshaped to fulfill the functionaldemands of his own age.

Tickets £20. Advance bookingessential. Please send your name and address, with a cheque madepayable to ‘Zoffany’ to Julia Page,Zoffany event, House & Garden,Vogue House, Hanover Square,London, W1S 1JU.

Architecture: At the Edge of DivergenceTuesday 24 May, 18.30

Australian architects Richard Leplastrier and Peter Stutchburyreflect upon the wisdom that can be learned from their lands, andfrom their elders, and how they each have explored, through theirown architecture, the divergent paths that lie ahead.

Leplastrier is little known internationally but is a Gold Medallist ofthe Australian Institute of Architects, and received the Finnish 2004Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award for his outstanding smallwooden buildings.

Stutchbury has won numerous Australian Institute of ArchitectsAwards and recently completed projects in Vanuatu and Japan. His architecture is exquisitely crafted, understated, ephemeral, yet radical.

Booking informationAll talks at 66 Portland Place£8.50/£5.50 unless otherwise stated. Advance booking essential at architecture.com/programmes.Alternatively leave a message on ourrecorded booking line 020 7307 3699.

Left Skylon and the Dome of Discovery at night, Festival of Britain, South Bank, London, 1951. John Maltby/RIBA Library Photographs Collection Above Peter Stutchbury and Richard Leplastrier

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19th Century Highlightsfrom the RIBA LibraryPhotographs CollectionThursday 9 June, 13.00

Discover some of the gems of theRIBA Library’s extensive collection of 19th century photographs. Vieworiginal material at close hand and hear about the role and thedevelopment of architecturalphotography in the second half of thecentury. With Valeria Carullo, RIBA.

Free and drop-in (please notenumbers are limited). Meet in thereception at 66 Portland Place.

Design BitesTuesday 14 June, 18.30

Join us for one of a series of talks andtours linking eating and drinking withcutting edge design. The inauguralRIBA London and Restaurant & BarDesign Awards event reviews aselection of pioneering restaurant andbar designs, with speakers includingFergus Henderson (chef and hotelier),Ab Rogers (designer) and NoelHunwick (Inamo Restaurant). A mustfor those with an appetite for design!

In celebration of Design Bites, ArthurPotts Dawson is working with RIBA’sExecutive Chef Leon Secretan andFood Director Michelin starred ChefDavid Cavalier to design an energyefficient food menu for the RIBArestaurant, which is open for dinner on the same evening. Talk attendeesreceive a 10% discount on the food menu (T&Cs apply). Visitarchitecture.com/ribalondonfor details.

For booking information, see page 3.

The RIBA Annual Discourse Ken YeangWednesday 15 June, 18.30

Dr. Ken Yeang, Chairman of Llewelyn Davies Yeang, is recognised internationallyfor his focus on sustainable design. Extending over three decades, his workexplores the aesthetics of what ‘green’ should look like. Dr Yeang presents hislatest research and ideas on green design, illustrated by his firm’s recent designs,masterplans and built work, alongside novel technical solutions to complexecological issues.

The lecture will be followed by a reception and book launch of Ecoarchitecture: The Work of Ken Yeang, John Wiley & Sons (UK).

For booking information, see page 3.

Left Great Laxey Wheel, Isle of Man. Photo: James Valentine/RIBA LibraryPhotographs CollectionAbove right Ken Yeang

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s Reshaping BritainJoin a national series of discussions exploring the driversbehind change in our cities and public spaces – from newrailways to the Olympics and Localism. Events take place in London, Birmingham (see page 7), Manchester andLiverpool. Visit architecture.com/programmes for details.

Reshaping London Produced in collaboration with

All tickets £5 unless otherwise stated. Advance booking essential.For booking information, see page 3.

New Age of Rail Is the train key to our future vision of place?Tuesday 31 May, 18.30

Rail was a key component in the growth of our cities andcontributed to the transformation of British society. Where rail went, economic and social enterprise followed, manifested in bold design. Can railways once again provide a new strategicpurpose? Is rail the opportunity to re-think the design of our cities and economy?

Join a panel discussion chaired by Peter Bill, Evening Standard, with Sir Peter Hall from Bartlett School of Architecture andPlanning, Professor Dr Andrew McNaughton of High Speed Two, Chris Williamson of Weston Williamson Architects and John Harding of Crossrail.

After the Party: What will be the true legacy of the London Games?Building Futures debateTuesday 7 June, 18.30

A thriving place is more than a sum of itsparts. The London Games has captured thenational imagination, throwing down thegauntlet for the development of place. Whatlessons have the Games taught us aboutregeneration and community? RIBA BuildingFutures presents a panel discussion lookingat who will live, work and play in the East Endpost 2012. With Hadrian Garrard of CreateLondon, Bob Allies of Allies and Morrison,author David Goldblatt and Eleanor Fawcettof OPLC. Free.

A Better Outside: Could subversive tactics bringour public spaces back to life?Tuesday 21 June, 18.30

The quality of London’s public realm hasbeen improved dramatically over the past

20 years. Investment in design has createdgreat places, within which one can sit, watch,relax and play. With looming budget cuts andan increased tendancy towards security andbehavioural controls, are our spaces underthreat? Do we need to relax attitudes andplanning controls to re-invigorate city space?Chaired by Mark Brearley, Design for Londonwith Martha Schwartz of Martha SchwartzPartners, Peter Heath of Atkins Global, BenPlowden of TfL and Richard Reynolds ofGuerrillaGardening.org.

A Flourish of Meanwhiles: Do ‘pop ups’ offer real longterm possibilities?Tuesday 28 June, 18.30

London and other European cities areexperiencing a boom for temporary uses of space. From cycle-cafés, cineroleums, skyrooms and learning hubs they offer a wealthof ideas for alternative land use, howevertheir short life spans often rules out any long-term change. Can they be taken seriouslyand provide solutions for real communityenterprise? Are they more than justtemporary fun?

With Matthew Lloyd of Matthew LloydArchitects, Dougald Hine of Space Makers,Klaus Overmeyer of Studio UC KlausOvermeyer and Clive Dutton, LondonBorough of Newham.

Above right Photo: Design for London

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Debates in London: 66 Portland PlaceFrom Whitehall to Wigan:How can we MakeLocalism Work?Tuesday 17 May, 18.30

Localism is a fundamental shake up of planning that challenges years ofestablished procedure. It heralds anew opportunity to re-invigoratecommunity involvement and getpeople closer to what happens intheir area. As the intellectual debatesettles and the Bill makes its waythrough Parliament, are we any closerto knowing how we will actuallydeliver it in practice?

Join a discussion chaired by Ruth Reed, RIBA President, withcontributions from Bill Boler ofBusiness in the Community, DieterKleiner of RCKarchitects and ChrisBrown of Igloo Regeneration.

Free but booking is essential. Pleaseemail jessame.cronin@inst.riba.org

The Melvin Debates:Innovation, Liability and Risk Friday 20 May, 14.30

Join us to discuss architecture in the context of contemporary social,economic, and political conditions.Funded in memory of the late Peterand Muriel Melvin, the second in the 2011 Melvin Debate series looks at architecture and the law withcontributions from architects AlfredMunkenbeck and Graham Stirk, RIBAPresident Ruth Reed and barrister,engineer and academic John Barber.

Free but booking is essential. Pleaseemail education.temp@inst.riba.org

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Talks in London: V&A

Confidence: The Architectural Photographs of BedfordLemere & Co.Hochhauser Auditorium,Wednesday 29 June, 13.15–14.00

Nicholas Cooper, author of the newEnglish Heritage publication ThePhotography of Bedford Lemere & Co. discusses the work of theseleading architectural photographers,the subject of a an exhibition currentlyat the V&A (see page 11).

Free and drop-in.

Closer Look talksTake part in one of our CloserLook talks at the Victoria andAlbert Museum as part of theV&A+RIBA ArchitecturePartnership. All talks take place 13.00–14.00, are free and drop-in (please note,numbers are limited). Please meet at the Grand Entrance at 12.55.

Further RIBA debates take placeas part of the Reshaping Britainseries, see pages 5 and 7.

Above Bedford Lemere & Co., Dining Room, 49 Princes Gate, London,1892. Reproduced by permission of English HeritageAbove right : Casson Conder Partnership,Elephant and Rhino House, London Zoo.Photo: Henk Snoek, 1965 © V&A Images

Hugh Casson: Designer, Illustrator and ArchitectTuesday 17 May

As an architect, Sir Hugh Casson(1910–99) is known for his work at theFestival of Britain alongside buildingssuch as the Elephant House atLondon Zoo. But he was also atheatre designer, illustrator,broadcaster, journalist and Presidentof the Royal Academy. Hear about his life and career with ChristopherMarsden, V&A.

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Street Views Tuesday 28 June

Explore 19th century London throughdrawings, rare prints, guidebooks and maps from the RIBA and V&Acollections and see how architectsimagined and shaped the capital city.With Dr Elizabeth Grant, RIBA.

Avenues of Death:Designs of FuneraryArchitecture Tuesday 26 July

A fascinating talk that showcases thewealth of drawings and photographsof funerary architecture and designheld in the collections of the RIBA andV&A. With Catriona Cornelius, RIBA.

Talk in the North WestStirling and the NorthTate Liverpool, The Albert Dock,LiverpoolSaturday 25 June, 14.00

At the time of his death in 1992, JamesStirling was widely regarded as theleading architect of his generation, not just in Britain but worldwide. Bornin Glasgow, he spent much of hischildhood in Liverpool and trained atthe Liverpool School of Architecture.Join a panel debate and discussion,held at Tate Liverpool, Stirling’s onlybuilding in the city, that re-considersthe role of the North in Stirling’sdevelopment and oeuvre, from histhesis design for Newton Aycliffe tolate projects like the Lowry at Salford.

Organised in association with theUniversity of Liverpool and TateLiverpool to coincide with the Stirlingexhibition at Tate Britain. Part of theNorth West Architecture Festival 2011,see page 15.

Tickets £5/£3 concessions. Advance booking essential. Pleasevisit architecture.com/northwestand click on events.

Talks in the West MidlandsAll talks free and drop-in. Visitarchitecture.com/RIBAWestMidlandsfor details.

Paradise Circus & EastsideMADE, 6–7 Newhall St, BirminghamThursday 26 May, 18.00

Davinder Bansall of Glenn HowellsArchitects outlines the vision for theParadise Circus and Eastide areas ofthe city. Proposals for the High Speed2 Rail link and developments such asthe New Library of Birmingham areaffecting these key gateways to thecity, providing opportunities to re-castand re-define two dynamic, yetcontrasting, parts of Birmingham. Partof the Made In Birmingham series.

Reshaping BirminghamPart of the Reshaping Britain series,see page 5.

Joseph Chamberlain and Civic Architecture TROVE, Newhall Sq, BirminghamThursday 16 June, 18.00

In 1873 Chamberlain became Mayorof Birmingham where, in honouredVictorian tradition, he cleared the

city’s slums, built sewage systemsand promoted civic streets andarchitecture. Join an evening looking at the influence of JosephChamberlain on Birmingham anddiscuss whether localism offers theopportunity for a new revitalisedvision for Britain’s second largest city.

Big City PlanTROVE, Newhall Sq, Birmingham Thursday 23 June, 18.00

Birmingham's Big City Plan is the mostambitious and far-reaching citywidedevelopment project ever undertakenin the UK: to create a world class citycentre by planning for the next 20years of transformation, to be in thetop 20 most liveable cities in the worldand to ultimately progress the city’scontinued regeneration as a globalcity with a local heart. As part of the Made In Birmingham series, join Andrew Round, City CentreDevelopment Planning andRegeneration Manager and a panel to discuss future development and proposals.

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Further talks Further RIBA talks can be found in the Festivals section, see pages 14–15.

Left The Necropolis, Glasgow. Edwin Smith/RIBA Library Drawings & Archives Collections

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ExhibitionsBe inspired by one of ourmany free changingexhibitions and displaysacross the UK andinternationally

Gold Standard: Great Architecturefrom the Royal Gold Medal12 May–1 October, Gallery 1

A display presenting the work of nine of the manyarchitects and architectural practices who havereceived the Royal Gold Medal over the last 150years, including the latest recipient Sir DavidChipperfield CBE. Given in recognition of a lifetime'swork, the annual Royal Gold Medal is approvedpersonally by Her Majesty the Queen.

May occasionally be closed for events, call 020 7307 3888

Exhibitions in London: 66 Portland PlaceAdmission to all exhibitions at 66 PortlandPlace is free. Galleries open Monday–Saturday10.00–17.00 (Tues until 22.00). Please note early closures may occur for special events, call 020 7307 3888 to check.

Maths through Architecture3–20 May, Florence Hall

A display of work by school students from North West England and London, exploring the relationship between maths and architecturethrough the creation of exciting local spaces.

Maths through Architecture brings architects and teachers together to develop projects in theclassroom, enabling students to apply mathematicalknowledge to real life architectural scenarios.

Managed in partnership with Arts Inform. Supported by CABE.

Left Maths through Architecture event. Photo: Andy HammerAbove David Chipperfield Architects, River & Rowing Museum, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Photo: Richard Bryant

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Gallery Talks 14 June, 18.30 and 21 June, 13.00

Join Tony McGuirk, architect, urbandesigner and chairman of BDP foran introduction to the exhibition,exploring the history, significantprojects and current workings of the practice.

61/11 Continuous Collective: BDP at 5024 May–23 June, Florence Hall

In 2011 BDP celebrate their 50th year as the UK’s leadinginterdisciplinary design collective. This exhibition traces theethos and work of the practice – from its founding in 1961 as part of the emerging cultural change in the north west of England, to the present day international design firm.

Led by George Grenfell Baines, the practice’s rebelliousfounding partners broke with the tradition of the existinginstitutions, forming a design firm equally shared betweendifferent design professions. Despite initial skepticism, thisidea has stayed intact, growing through the ups and downsof half a century.

Far left BDP, Preston Bus Station. Photo: Roger ParkLeft BDP, Liverpool One © David Barbour/BDP

The exhibition coincides with the launch of the publication 61/11Continuous Collective, written byHugh Pearman, together with the film Five Cities, Five Places, One Day by Camilla Robinson.

Exhibitions in London: V&ATake advantage of the combined expertise of the V&A+RIBAArchitecture Partnership with an ongoing programme of exhibitions.

Admission free. Open daily 10.00–17.45, Fridays 10.00–22.00.

Maggie’s Cancer Caring CentresUntil 8 May, V&A+RIBA Architecture Gallery, Room 128a

A display that, for the first time, explores the architecture of the Maggie’s centreswhich provide welcoming and uplifting spaces for those affected by cancer.

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Reinvigorating the North East: Architecture 1945–197913 May–6 July, Gallery 2

Organised by RIBA North East, this exhibition charts the development ofarchitecture in the north east of England in response to economic challenges,social optimism and bold political decisions following the end of the SecondWorld War.

It does so through models, archive footage and photography of the key buildingsand projects which shaped the North East between 1945 and 1979. The projectson display demonstrate how architects, engineers and public figures sought to transform the region and shape its towns and cities in the Post-War era.

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Above left Energy Research Station, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne. ©Photo-MayoAbove Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Maggie’s Centre, London. Photo © Richard Bryant

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Recording the New: The Architectural Photographyof Bedford Lemere & Co 1870–19304 June–30 October, V&A+RIBA Architecture Gallery, Room 128a

An exhibition that reveals the work of Bedford Lemere & Co who, through their pioneering photography, became the leading English firm of architecturalphotographers, setting the standards for those who followed.

Employed by a wide range of industrialists, retailers, government departmentsand private house owners, the firm’s photographs capture new buildings inpristine condition, often showing the work of leading contemporary architects,interior decorators, designers and artists.

Curated by English Heritage, custodians of the Bedford Lemere & Co collection, the exhibition reveals the exceptional quality, depth and sharpness of the images which render them as fresh and legible today as when they were first composed.

Exhibition elsewhere in LondonThe Regent Street Windows ProjectRegent Street, Free, 9–29 May

Enjoy a striking open air exhibition of 10 original window installations along Regent Street. The displays are a result of partnerships between RIBA London,Regent Street Association and architects: HUT (Aquascutum), Glowacka-RennieArchitects (Hoss Intropia), OSA (Ted Baker London), Craft Pegg (NationalGeographic), DSDHA/Diploma Unit 11 at London Metropolitan University (BananaRepublic), Ian McChesney (Levis), Honey (Duchamp), Duggan Morris Architects(Ferrari), Marks Barfield Architects (Gant) and Scott Brownrigg (Uniqlo).

Windows Project walking toursRegent Street, Free, Sunday 15 May, 12.30 and 14.30

Join us for a walking tour of the participating windows on Regent Street.Places are free but advance booking is essential atarchitecture.com/theregentstreetwindowsproject

Above Bedford Lemere & Co., Admiralty Arch and The Mall, London, c.1910–11. Reproduced by permission of English HeritageRight Ian McChesney, Levi store waterless concept

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Exhibition in the North WestThe Exploring Eye: The Photography of Eric de Maré The Equator, Mann Island, LiverpoolFree, 17 June–4 September

Eric de Maré, 1910–2002, was one of Britain’s mostinfluential architectural photographers. Enjoy anexhibition, drawing on material from the RIBA LibraryPhotographs Collection, that explores his work andhighlights how he broadened the perception ofwhere architecture was to be found. A prolificcontributor to the Architectural Review, de Maréillustrated pioneering studies of Britain’s neglectedindustrial heritage. His book The Functional Traditionin Early Industrial Buildings potently suggested howwarehouses and mill buildings could serve as aninspiration to architects rebuilding postwar Britain.Part of the North West Architecture Festival 2011, see page 15.

Exhibition in the East MidlandsFifty Buildings 50 YearsGreat Modern Architecture in the East MidlandsCorby Cube, Until 12 MayNewark and Nottinghamshire County Show, 14–15 MayLincolnshire Show, 22–23 June

A touring exhibition that showcases innovative andenduring architecture, across the East Midlands,from the 1960s onwards. The show includes socialand cultural commentary on the region during eachdecade and how this helped shape both the builtenvironment and regional identity.

Why not join us for fun activities at bothshowground venues? Children of all ages cancontribute to the exhibition by drawing anddesigning their own buildings of the future, helping to predict what the architecture of the region maylook like in 50 years time.

A Fifty50 Guide Book is available to purchase online.See architecture.com/fifty50

With thanks to: Heritage Lottery Fund, Ibstock Brickand sponsoring architects

Exhibition in ScotlandA Humane Architecture:Photographs of Edwin SmithMoray Art Centre, Findhorn, MorayFree, 14 May–2 July

In collaboration with the Moray Art Centre, thisexhibition examines the work of Edwin Smith(1912–1971) whose archive is held by the RIBA. It shows how Smith's subtle monochromephotography reflects the timeless aesthetics of native building materials and techniques. Theintrinsic beauty of a humble home or farmhouse isrevealed through the use of historic and traditionalarchitecture. Also on display are a selection ofSmith's drawings and paintings.

Above right Eric de Maré, Quayside, Albert Dock, Liverpool, 1956. Architectural Press Archive/RIBA Library Photographs CollectionRight A window at Egeskov, Denmark, 1960. Edwin Smith/RIBA Library Photographs Collection

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Online exhibitionAlbertopolis: The Development of South Kensington & theExhibition Road Cultural QuarterEver wondered why there are dinosaurs in SouthKensington or why Prince Albert shines so brilliantlyin Kensington Gardens? These questions and moreare answered in a new online exhibition onarchitecture.com

Discover the area’s world-class cultural andeducational institutions and the iconic buildings they inhabit, see historic photographs and maps,architects’ drawings, models and manuscripts as well as some more unusual objects.

Exhibitions worldwideFraming Modernism:Architecture and Photography in Italy 1926–1965MAXXI – National Museum of XXI Century Arts,Rome, Italy, until 22 May

Following its success at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, Framing Modernism travels to Rome. The exhibition, including 110 periodphotographs mostly drawn from the unique archiveof the British Architectural Library PhotographsCollection, investigates how the development ofItalian Modernist architecture was recorded andshaped by photography and the part played bybooks and magazines such as Domus andCasabella in fostering this striking visual exploration.

An RIBA exhibition supported by a generous grantfrom the Graham Foundation via British Schools and Universities Foundation, Inc.

Palladio and His Legacy: A Transatlantic JourneySnite Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame,Indiana, USA, 5 June–31 July

Showcasing 31 of the RIBA’s rare drawings byAndrea Palladio, this touring exhibition explores thedevelopment of Palladio’s design sensibility and hisprofound influence on architecture in America.

Drawings range from early studies and sketches to presentation drawings of villas and other workswhich, alongside original books and specially created models, highlight Palladio’s enormous impact on the architecture of the United States.

An RIBA exhibition, in association with the CentroInternazionale di Studi di Architettura Andrea Palladio,Vicenza. Models by Timothy Richards of Bath.

Above left Pier Luigi Nervi, Palazzetto dello Sport, Rome (under construction), 1957. RIBA British Architectural Library Photographs CollectionRight Sir Aston Webb, Design for the entrance to the Victoria & Albert Museum, c.1907. RIBA Library Drawings & Archives Collections

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LondonFestival of BritainCelebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Festival of Britain with a series of events in collaborationwith the Southbank Centre.For bookings call Southbank Centreon 0844 847 9910 or visitsouthbankcentre.co.uk

Rebuilding the City: 1951 and Now Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival HallTalk, Sunday 3 July, 15.30

Elain Harwood, English Heritage, andJean Symons, clerk on site during thebuilding of the Royal Festival Hall,discuss the rebuilding of London inthe postwar era, which was led bythe LCC and its renowned team ofarchitects, including Sir Leslie Martinand Herbert Bennett. Joined by prolificauthor and writer Owen Hatherley,they compare this era withcontemporary London, whosebuildings are determined by privatecapital and property speculation, andask whether we should return to acentrally planned future for London. In association with The TwentiethCentury Society. Tickets £8.

The Skylon: Articulating the Future Purcell RoomTalk, Tuesday 5 July, 19.45

Join leading architects NicholasGrimshaw and Jack Pringle, formerRIBA President, to discuss one of themost peculiar structures ever built inthis country: the Skylon.

In an evening of discussion andscreenings, they explore HidalgoMoya and Philip Powell’s structure –

part Zeppelin, part-rocket, part-minaret, and floating like an up-endedairship above the River Thames. A symbol of the future, the Skyloninspired a generation of designers and architects, many of whom havecampaigned to bring it back to life. Tickets £10.

RIBA Student BandstandSouthbank CentreUntil 3 September

Following in the spirit of 1951, whenmany Festival of Britain projectsinvolved young architects, the RIBAhas worked with a group of studentsand graduates of architecture todesign a bandstand for theanniversary celebrations.

The students have reinterpreted thisiconic stage taking inspiration fromplay and performance. Supported by a central column, the bandstand’scanopy offers shelter plus a screenfor projected images that enliven the structure when it isn’t in use for performances. Free.

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Above Powell & Moya, Skylon, Festival of Britain, South Bank, London, 1951. RIBA Library Photographs Collection Right The RIBA Student Bandstand

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lsShubbak: A Window on Contemporary Arab CulturePresented by Mayor of London4–24 July

Enjoy architecture from the Arabregion as part of the Nous events atthe Mayor of London's festival. Takingplace across the Capital, Shubbakfeatures a range of high profile eventsexploring contemporary Arab culture.

On Tuesdays 12 and 19 July the RIBA hosts talks by leadingarchitects, thinkers and critics. The talks address the current context, recent developments andinvestigations into the Arab worldthrough a roundtable discussion onpublic and civic spaces and a special‘in conversation’ dialogue betweenprominent practitioners and critics.These events are accompanied by an exhibition at 66 Portland Place.

For full details of all these events andmore visit nouscollaborative.comor london.gov.uk/shubbak

North EastArchitecture Festival2011Locations across the North East16–26 June

Join our celebration of architectureand the built environment and takepart in a series of lectures, tours andevents. Why not visit the Architruck,rolling up at the festival with valuableinformation and resources on designand planning alongside examples ofgood architecture through a series ofexhibitions and films? You’ll also getthe chance to discover the virtualworld of NewcastleGateshead. Find out more at architecture.com

North WestArchitecture Festival2011 Locations across the North West 17–26 June

Discover the importance thatarchitecture and the built environmenthas on daily life with ArchitectureFestival 2011. Be inspired, informed andexcited by a variety of events takingplace across the region, includingwalking and building tours, exhibitionsand debates. Highlights include anexhibition of the work of Eric de Maré (see page 12), a sandcastlecompetition and the RIBA LiverpoolCity Tours (see page 16). Most events are free, although there may be a small charge for some. Full details at af2011.org.uk

Above Dubai, Photo: Charlie KoolhaasAbove right The RIBA Architruck in Liverpool

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Tours and walksRIBA Liverpool City Tours Walking Tours, LiverpoolSaturdays, 10.30 and Sundays, 11.00,18 June–25 September

Discover Liverpool’s past, present andfuture with a walking tour of the city.Established as the pre-eminentgateway for shipping, trade and themovement of people, Liverpool is richin buildings, streets and public spaces.Over the years many of these useshave changed, helping to create thevibrant modern city that exists today.Join an RIBA Guide as they shine aspotlight on key buildings and spacesthat form part of the contemporarycity landscape, its characters, itscommerce and its culture.

Tickets: £7.50/£3.50 unwaged. Please meet at The Equator, Mann Island, Liverpool L3 1EN. For more information please call 0151 703 0107 or visitarchitecture.com/liverpoolcitytours

66 Portland PlaceGuided ToursGroup tours, 66 Portland Place,London, by appointment

The RIBA headquarters at 66 PortlandPlace is a fine example of Grade II1930s architecture with many originalfeatures and fittings. Discover moreabout this amazing building with aprivate guided group tour.

Personal tours start from £125. Please contact us to discuss yourrequirements on 020 7207 5533or info@inst.riba.org (marking youremail: RIBA Guided Tours).

RIBA Walks – Nash Ramblas Walk, London

Guide yourself through the heart of the West End with your iPhone.Available to download from the AppStore via iTunes, the walk is a uniquearchitectural guide to Regent Streetand The Regent’s Park, giving youaccess to the heritage and storiesbehind some of London’s mostfamous sights. Free.

Awards Coming Soon: RIBAStirling Prize Dinner 2011Awards Dinner, MAGNA – ScienceAdventure Centre, RotherhamSaturday 1 October

Attend the most prestigious event in the architecture calendar. Joinarchitects, clients and the industry’stop players and be the first to find outwho has won the RIBA Stirling Prize2011. Broadcast in a programme onBBC 2 presented by Kevin McCloud.

Tickets £260 including VAT each.Tables arranged for 10 guests. Tickets are available to book online at architecture.com from early July. If you would like to register your interest, please emailevents@inst.riba.org

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Further activitiesNationwideArchitect in the HouseRegistration closes 3 July

Take part in Architect in the House, an innovative scheme jointly run byShelter and the RIBA. The scheme issimple – we match RIBA architectswith homeowners where they liveand in exchange for a free one-hourconsultation, the homeowner makesa suggested donation of £40 to Shelter, the housing andhomelessness charity, and helps people in housing need.

Now in its 15th year, Architect in theHouse has raised over £1.1 million forShelter. This year the scheme isproud to be sponsored by TV channel Home.

Both homeowners and architects can find out more and sign-up atarchitectinthehouse.org.uk

South WestOn the Beach –Sandcastle CompetitionFamily activity, Weston-super-MareFree, Saturday 16 July, 13.00–17.00

Join us for a fun family day on thebeach at Weston-super-Mare andcreate your very own architecturalsand sculpture. Prizes will be awardedin a number of different categories.The event features as part of theWeston-super-Mare Sand SculptureFestival 2011 from 11 June to 4September.

Free but advanced booking requiredat riba.southwest@inst.riba.org or0844 800 2767. Teams of up to 6 people.

WalesLife’s a Beach – SummerSandcastle CompetitionFamily activity, South Beach, TenbyFree, Saturday 2 July, 13.00–17.00 (spades down 16.00)

Take part in a sandcastle competitionon one of west Wales’ most popularbeaches. Open to all, this fun familyday encourages the creation ofsandcastles with an architecturaltheme. Prizes will be awarded in fourcategories: tallest sand structure,most technically daring, best overallscheme and people’s choice.

Free but advanced booking required at rsaw@inst.riba.orgor 029 2022 8987. Teams of up to 6 people, aged 5–75.Supported by Pembrokeshire CountyCouncil and Cadw.

LondonLate at Tate: Borders and TerritoriesEvening events, Tate BritainFriday 3 June, 18.00–22.00

This Late at Tate event explores andchallenges notions of borders, cultureand location in different disciplines,including music, art, fashion andarchitecture and design, takinginspiration from works in the TateCollection and exhibitions.

As part of the evening the RIBA hostsan event relating to the current JamesStirling exhibition, with a film screeningand discussion around Stirling’s workand legacy, and the contemporarysignificance of the RIBA Stirling Prize.

Free admission (specific events areticketed). Please visit tate.org.ukfor details.Organised with Tate Britain in collaborationwith University of the Arts London.

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Supporting UsThe RIBA is a registered charity (no. 210566) and not-for-profit organisation whichrelies on the generosity of individuals, companies and Trusts and Foundations to ensure it continues to provide a diverse and exciting programme of work.

To find out more about supporting us, please call 020 7307 3689, emaildevelopmentoffice@inst.riba.org or visit architecture.com/supporttheriba

We would like to thank our major Corporate Partners:

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RIBApix celebrates its50,000th online imageThe 50,000th image from ourarchives in the British ArchitecturalLibrary has now been added toour online image database foraccess by everyone. See more at ribapix.com

Left Ellis & Clarke with Sir Owen Williams,Daily Express Building, London, 1932. Photo:Dell & Wainwright, Architectural PressArchive/RIBA British Architectural Library Photographs Collection

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Whether new to the RIBA or a regular visitor, we welcomeeveryone. From engagingexhibitions and high-profilelectures to delicious food andfascinating books, we havesomething for everyone to enjoy.

As the UK’s national architecturecentre, we have an internationallyrecognised collection for researchand information, and deliver avaried programme of exhibitions,talks and other public events,including awards such as theRIBA Stirling Prize (broadcast live on BBC TWO) and the Royal Gold Medal. In addition, we collaborate with the Victoria and Albert Museum, as part of the V&A+RIBAArchitecture Partnership.

RIBA66 Portland Place London W1B 1AD

OpenMonday–Saturday Admission is free

Finding usNearest tube stations: Great Portland Street, Oxford Circusand Regent’s Park. Buses C2, 88 and 453 stop nearby.

AccessStep-free access, non-motorisedwheel chairs and lifts to all floors areavailable. Guide dogs are welcome.

Facilities at 66 Portland Place:

BookshopMon–Fri 9.30–17.30, Sat 10.00–17.00t: 020 7256 7222 w: ribabookshops.com

Bar, Café and RestaurantBar: Mon–Fri 8.00–19.00, (Tue until 21.00), Sat 8.00–17.00 Café: Mon–Fri 8.00–17.00Restaurant: Mon–Fri 12.00–15.00, Tue17.30–21.30 (reservations 020 7307 3747)

Exhibition Galleries Mon–Sat, 10.00–17.00, Tue until 22.00(exhibitions may occasionally beclosed for events, call 020 7307 3888to check)

British Architectural LibraryTue, Wed, Fri 10.00–17.00, Sat 10.00–13.30. Photo ID required for entry. t: 020 7307 3882 w: architecture.com/librarydrawingsandphotographs

Photographs CollectionBy appointment Tue, Wed, Fri, 10.00–17.00. t: 020 7307 3642 e: photo@inst.riba.org w: ribapix.com

Information CentrePublic: 0906 302 0400 (50p/min in UK),RIBA Members: 020 7307 3600 (free)e: info@inst.riba.org

Venue hiret: 020 7307 3888 e: venues@inst.riba.org w: ribavenues.com

Facilities at the V&A:

Cromwell Road London SW7 2RLt: 020 7942 2000w: vam.ac.uk

Architecture GalleriesDaily 10.00–17.45, Fridays until 22.00w: vam.ac.uk/architecture

Study RoomsTue–Fri 10.00–17.00t: 020 7307 3708

Facilities elsewhere:The RIBA has nine regional offices in England, plus the Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW). Visitarchitecture.com/TheRIBA/Contactus.aspx for details about these officesand how to contact them.

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The RIBA is a registered charity (no. 210566).

Press enquiries Please contact Beatrice Cooke on 020 7307 3813 or emailbeatrice.cooke@inst.riba.org

Design: duffydesign.com

Photo: Steve Banks

2011RIBA restaurant summer opening

The restaurant and bar at 66 Portland Place are now openlate on Tuesday nights. Enjoy yoursummer evenings with a meal onthe terrace or a drink with friendsin the bar. Call 020 7307 3747for reservations.

Royal Institute of British Architects66 Portland Place London W1B 1ADT 020 7580 5533 F 020 7255 1541

architecture.comCover BDP, Hampden Gurney School, London. Photo: Martine Hamilton Knight

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