Evening Lectures
Chris Wilkinson RA: The Challenge of Materials
Wednesday 28 September
Chris Wilkinson explores the influence that technologically advanced materials have had on his approach to architecture, citing projects such as the recent Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford and the Gardens by the Bay conservatories in Singapore as examples. Read more and book
Tom Kundig: Landscape, Community and Craft
Thursday 13 October
Tom Kundig (of Seattle-based Olson Kundig Architects) redefines the practice of modern architecture. Drawing upon a deep devotion to craft, Kundig’s designs unite nature with man-made materials, transforming steel and concrete into rich tactile experiences. Read more and book
Jo Noero: Memory and Transformation
Wednesday 9 November
South African architect Jo Noero describes the development of the Red Location Cultural Precinct in South Africa, where architecture celebrates the culture of shack settlement, formed around resistance to Apartheid. Read more and book
An Evening of Conversation with Eric Parry RA
Monday 14 November
Eric Parry RA shares his interest in materiality, time and context — both physical and psychological — in this discussion with Professor Dalibor Vesely, to accompany the launch of the second published volume of his practice’s work. Read more and book
Tuesday 15 November
Alexander Brodsky’s work transcends the boundaries between art and architecture, offering a perceptive critique and challenge to the architecture and urban development emerging in contemporary Russia. Read more and book
