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720°, installation at Israel Museum, Jerusalem, August 2012 (detail) by Ron Arad RA.
Image courtesy Ron Arad Associates
Friday 19 July
In this special evening, Richard Rogers reflects with the BBC journalist Razia Iqbal on his enduring belief in the possibilities of architecture and cities to surprise and inspire. Find out more
Fridays 26 July, 2, 9, 16 and 30 August
The Soapbox provides a literal platform for key commentators from the worlds of architecture, design, art and engineering to make fresh and passionate 15-minute polemics on some of the central issues confronting architecture and cities, today and in the future. Find out more
Monday 9 September
A panel of distinguished figures from the worlds of architecture and politics discuss architecture's importance to delivering political agendas and shaping social change. Speakers include Ed Vaizey MP, Tessa Jowell MP, Sunand Prasad and Sarah Wigglesworth. Chaired by Jeremy Vine. Find out more
Monday 23 September
A panel consisting of key urban thinkers and figures involved in the shaping of cities discuss the proposition, 'if architects ran cities, would they be better places to live?' Speakers include Peter Saville, Leo Hollis and George Ferguson. Chaired by Anne Power. Find out more
Friday 4 October
In this unique evening, Rogers and Piano reminisce with Guardian editor, Alan Rusbridger, on their famous collaboration for Centre Georges Pompidouand reflect on the possibilities – technical, social and cultural – of architecture then and now. Find out more
Friday 11 October
An evening of talks taking place in 'Richard Rogers RA: Inside Out' presenting a variety of views and opinions on the possibilities for architecture over the next 80 years. Speakers include Tom Dyckhoff, Owen Hatherley, Liza Fior and Lynsey Hanley. Find out more
