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Your thoughts and feedback will help us shape the future of MoBAMission: MoBA aims to stimulate awareness of - [BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE: UGLY OR BEAUTIFUL](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/brutalist-architecture-ugly-or-beautiful/) - Brutalist Architecture in 6 Minutes: Ugly or Beautiful? - [WHAT IS BRUTALISM?](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/what-is-brutalism/) - Visit us on Instagram Help the Museum of Brutalist Architecture improve by answering a few questions - [LONDONS BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/londons-brutalist-architecture/) - Beautiful or Terrible? - London's Brutalist Architecture - [THE BEAUTY OF BRUTALISM](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/the-beauty-of-brutalism/) - The Beauty of Brutalism - [BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE AND HOUSING IN THE POSTWAR ERA](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/brutalist-architecture-and-housing-in-the-postwar-era/) - Visit us on Instagram Help the Museum of Brutalist Architecture improve by answering a few questions - [MID CENTURY BRITAIN DE LA WARR PAVILION](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/mid-century-britain-de-la-warr-pavilion/) - Visit us on Instagram Help the Museum of Brutalist Architecture improve by answering a few questions - [BRUTAL AND BEAUTIFUL](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/brutal-and-beautiful/) - Visit us on Instagram Help the Museum of Brutalist Architecture improve by answering a few questions - [GOLDEN LANE: NOTHING OF THE GARDEN CITY](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/golden-lane-nothing-of-the-garden-city/) - Visit us on Instagram Help the Museum of Brutalist Architecture improve by answering a few questions - [I HEAR YOU](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/i-hear-you/) - Visit us on Instagram Help the Museum of Brutalist Architecture improve by answering a few questions - [TENSED MUSCLES MAIDEN LANE ESTATE](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/tensed-muscles-maiden-lane-estate/) - Steffi Klenz Artwork Visit us on Instagram Help the Museum of Brutalist Architecture improve by answering a few questions - [Howell Killick Partridge and Amis in Camden](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/howell-killick-partridge-and-amis-in-camden/) - Visit us on Instagram Help the Museum of Brutalist Architecture improve by answering a few questions - [SOLILOQUE FOR THE MOTHER](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/soliloque-for-the-mother/) - Soliloque for the mother - [ALEXANDRA AND AINSWORTH ESTATE](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/alexandra-and-ainsworth-estate/) ## Pages - [MUSEUM OF BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/) - MoBA celebrates the heritage of Brutalist architecture amplifying its social and cultural value and the communities that live near or within these buildings. - [ARTEFACT](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/artefact/) - Description - [Media](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/media/) - URBAN LEARNERS, developed and launched the Museum of Brutalist Architecture (MoBA), a digital-first institution documenting brutalist buildings through the lived experiences of their communities. The project received pilot funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund as part of a wider bid supporting a Brutalist building to secure funding for its refurbishment. The project addresses the - [Privacy Policy](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: http://www.museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org and are part of URBAN LEARNERS a not-for-profit agency. All rights are reserved by URBAN LEARNERS and no part of this site, its contents, branding, logo shall be used without the express consent of URBAN LEARNERS. Privacy information is held by The Museum of Brutalist Architecture and/or - [WHAT’S ON](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/whats-on/) - EVENTS GUIDE PAST EVENTS ## Albums - [MoBA](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/moba/) - [TENSED MUSCLES MAIDEN LANE ESTATE](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/tensed-muscles-maiden-lane-estate/) - EXHIBITION / FILMTENSED MUSCLES MAIDEN LANE ESTATEArtist Steffi Klenz created an immersive interpretation of the Maiden Lane Estate and its residents. Prepared for Camden Alive the work manifested as an augmented reality representation and is included within the Camden People's Museum.Steffi Klenz' photographic practice is fundamentally concerned with challenging conventional conceptions of architectural representation and - [LIONHEART | THOUGHTS, POEMS, ARCHITECTURE](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/lionheart-thoughts-poems-architecture/) - EXHIBITION / FILMTHE ABSENCE OF LIGHTLionheart's thoughts on architecture, poetry and our wellbeing.In this short film, a collaboration with architectural film maker Jim Stephenson, LionHeart discusses his route into architecture and poetry and the power of architecture to heal. LionHearts' words are intertwined with a performance of his poem "The Absence of Light"LionHeart is a - [EXROTAPRINT: THE UNINTENDED BRUTALIST BUILDING](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/exrotaprint-the-unintended-brutalist-building/) - FILMEXROTAPRINT: THE UNINTENDED BRUTALIST BUILDINGAllan Sylvester's film explores the former printing press company Rotaprint's building, located in a suburb of Berlin. Rotaprint were pioneers in the production and export of printing press machines until 1989. The original site started as low rise building and in the 1950’s the company decided to give the company a - [A HALL IN WAITING: A TESTAMENT TO TIME](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/a-hall-in-waiting-a-testament-to-time/) - FILMA HALL IN WAITING: A TESTAMENT TO TIMEIn this first episodic architectural study, filmmaker Allan Sylvester brings his characteristic sensitivity to the brutalist vernacular, continuing the thoughtful documentation style that has distinguished his contributions to the Museum of Brutalist Architecture's collection. This prequel focuses on the Acland Burghley School Assembly Hall, capturing not just the - [BARZ AND BRUTALISM](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/barz-and-brutalism/) - EXHIBITION BARZ AND BRUTALISMA PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION OF SOME OF THE BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE OF LONDON THAT HAS HAD AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE EMERGENCE AND AESTHETICS OF UK RAP AND GRIME MUSICThis seminal work by George Whale as part of his 'Brutal Grime' work, documents several Brutalist estates in London that extremely important to the British - [CLEMENS GRITL](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/clemens-gritl/) - EXHIBITION /FILMCLEMENS GRITLSince completing his architectural studies in Munich and Rome, Clemens Gritl has been designing 3D computer models, reflecting and exploring urban utopias of the 20th century. An urban, scientific research at the Technical University of Munich on mid century, large-scale apartment buildings, led Gritl to gain a deep fascination for such structures. In contrast to - [THE WHITE FLATS](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/the-white-flats/) - EXHIBITION / FILMTHE WHITE FLATS‘The White Flats’ film was made to celebrate the work of architect, Peter Tábori, who died in February 2023. It explores the qualities of Highgate New Town Phase 1 (known as the Whittington Estate), a housing estate built for the London Borough of Camden between 1972 and 1979, from the perspective - [ROB CLAYTON](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/rob-clayton/) - EXHIBITION ROB CLAYTONBritish modernist architecture is captured in Robert Clayton’s unique, sharp and graphic photographic style.“Provision - Architecture of the Post-War Consensus” is a collection of beautiful, carefully observed colour images that present buildings in their best possible light, perhaps how they might have been first viewed on completion, when a bold new vision of - [PETER WOMERSLEY](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/peter-womersley/) - EXHIBITION PETER WOMERSLEY, BRUTALISM IN THE BORDERS AND BEYONDBY MATTHEW DRANSFIELDPeter Womersley (1923-1993) occupies a distinctive and yet quietly radical position within post-war British architecture. Born in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, and trained at the Architectural Association in London, he absorbed the principles of European modernism before choosing to practise largely in the Scottish Borders. Working far - [EASTERN BLOC AESTHETIC](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/eastern-bloc-aesthetic/) - EXHIBITION EASTERN BLOC AESTHETICBY ADAM SMITHAdam Smith - Eastern Bloc Aesthetic. Based near Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Adam Smith is the author and creator of EASTERN BLOC AESTHETIC. Adam has a special interest in architecture and transport photography, focusing on Central/Eastern Europe and Russia. He studied Sociology at college which piqued his interest in Socialist and - [MANAGED DECLINE: THE TAKING OF ROBIN HOOD GARDENS](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/managed-decline-the-taking-of-robin-hood-gardens/) - EXHIBITION MANAGED DECLINE: THE TAKING OF ROBIN HOOD GARDENSBY KIMBERLEY HARRISKimberley Harris is an architect who engages with photography and evidences, through her own lens, the 'managed decline' of Robin Hood Gardens in Tower Hamlets. Harris's photography provides a poignant insight into the demolition of this much heralded residential estate, designed by Alison and Peter - [ROBIN HOOD GARDENS](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/robin-hood-gardens/) - EXHIBITION ROBIN HOOD GARDENSBY THADDEUS ZUPANCICThaddeus Zupančič is the author of London Estates (Fuel, 2024) and documents his passion for mid century buildings on his Instagram @notreallyobsessiveThis photographic exhibition documents Robin Hood Gardens by Alison + Peter Smithson which was designed for the Greater London Council between 1966 to 1970, completed in 1972 and demolished - [EMMA-JANE DAWSON](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/emma-jane-dawson/) - EXHIBITION LONDON AND PARISBY EMMA-JANE DAWSONEmma-Jane is an architect and photographer blending her passion for both to capture the beauty in architectural details, urban textures, and the play of light. Instagram: @ejdd.photographyThis photographic series documents three brutalist housing and civic projects across London and Paris: the Barbican Estate, Space House, and Les Choux de Créteil. - [CARLOS TRASPADERNE](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/carlos-traspaderne/) - EXHIBITION BRUTALISMUSBY CARLOS TRASPADERNECarlos Traspaderne is a Spanish photographer and author of Riberia that records landscape along the banks of the Ebro River, and BRUTALISMUS which portrays brutalists and modernist buildings in Spain, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Austria and Luxembourg.Traspaderne's photography is created with traditional analog FILM using a Hasselblad - [STORIES](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/stories/) - [HOWELL KILLICK PARTRIDGE AND AMIS IN CAMDEN](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/howell-killick-partridge-and-amis-in-camden/) - FILMHOWELL KILLICK PARTRIDGE AND AMIS IN CAMDENA Camden History Society talk by Geraint Franklin of Historic England. Geraint Franklin introduces architects Howell Killick Partridge and Amis and their work in various locations in the London Borough of Camden, London. - [THE RISE AND FALL OF BRUTALIST HOUSING IDEAS](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/the-rise-and-fall-of-brutalist-housing-ideas/) - FILMTHE RISE AND FALL OF BRUTALIST HOUSING IDEASThis documentary discusses the rise and fall of brutalist housing ideas. Courtesy of Cooper Davis - [BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE AND HOUSING IN THE POSTWAR ERA](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/brutalist-architecture-and-housing-in-the-postwar-era/) - FILMBRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE AND HOUSING IN THE POSTWAR ERAFocusing on Alexandra Road Estate by Neave Brown in addition to Barbican Estate by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, this video discussed the emergence of Brutalist housing complexes in London in response to the postwar recovery and shortage of housing. - [GOLDEN LANE: NOTHING OF THE GARDEN CITY](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/golden-lane-nothing-of-the-garden-city/) - FILMGOLDEN LANE: NOTHING OF THE GARDEN CITYArchitectural historian Elain Harwood explains how architect Geoffry Powell and colleagues designed the Golden Lane housing estate for London's key workers in 1951.The City of London Corporation held a competition in 1951 for the design of a housing estate for London's key workers. It was for a bomb site - [MID CENTURY BRITAIN DE LA WARR PAVILION](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/mid-century-britain-de-la-warr-pavilion/) - FILM / EXHIBITIONMID CENTURY BRITAIN DE LA WARR PAVILIONElain Harwood’s talk celebrated the De La Warr Pavilion’s 87th anniversary and the launch of her book, Mid Century Britain: Modern Architecture, 1938-1963.The talk was exclusively for DLWP Members & Patrons. It took place via Zoom, on 13 December 2021. It was delivered in collaboration with The - [LONDONS BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/londons-brutalist-architecture/) - FILMLONDONS BRUTALIST ARCHITECTUREBrutalist architecture is eye-catching and divides people at the same time - beautiful or terrible? – that’s usually the question.The "Brutalist London Map" gives an overview of 50 of these concrete giants, including the Trellick Tower, the Barbican and the National Theatre. The map invites us to take a tour of the British - [THE BEAUTY OF BRUTALISM](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/the-beauty-of-brutalism/) - FILMTHE BEAUTY OF BRUTALISMBrutalist buildings are most easily recognised by their heavy use of concrete and striking, modernist shapes.'This Brutal World' is Peter Chadwick's visual love letter to an oft maligned architectural style. His book features over 200 photographs of brutalist buildings from around the world. He told Dan Damon about why he finds concrete - [WHAT IS BRUTALISM?](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/what-is-brutalism/) - FILM / EXHIBITIONWHAT IS BRUTALISM?What is: Brutalism? | HENI Talks, Learn about some of the key facets and figures of Brutalist history with Professor Richard J. Williams.One might consider Brutalism as the ‘marmite’ of architectural history: it is a style that is systematically loathed and revered. HRH Prince Charles once compared one of the icons - [BRUTAL AND BEAUTIFUL](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/brutal-and-beautiful/) - FILMBRUTAL AND BEAUTIFULWhat is Brutalism? | Brutal & Beautiful. A short film for Historic England narrated by the late Elain Harwood.Historic England's 'Brutal and Beautiful' exhibition takes its name from the term 'New Brutalism', a style coined by English architects Alison and Peter Smithson in 1953. 'Their phrase stood not for chunky concrete but for - [I HEAR YOU](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/i-hear-you/) - FILMI HEAR YOUTomislav Latinovic's practice explores the intersection of their queer identity and post-Yugoslav cultural heritage. Through language, movement, and research, they explore the complexities of this experience. It encompasses research into the erasure of queer histories from national archives, and the problematic importance of Western queer representation in media to global queer communities.Tomislav is - [SOLILOQUE FOR THE MOTHER](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/soliloque-for-the-mother/) - FILMSOLILOQUE FOR THE MOTHER | THE BRUNSWICK CENTREA dystopian film exploring the Brunswick Centre's epic architecture through a lens of perseverance and hope.Moving image artists David Blandy and Larry Achiampong worked with Luke Allen at the Brunswick Centre throughout 2019.Together, they explored the space and its impact on those who live there. Using moving image, - [THE LEGACY OF SOVIET ARCHITECTURE IN KHARKIV](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/the-legacy-of-soviet-architecture-in-kharkiv/) - FILMWHAT SHALL WE DO WITH THESE BUILDINGS“What Shall We Do With These Buildings?” is a documentary-dance film by Mykola Naboka, Louis Norris and Jonathan Ben-Shau, which explores the legacy of Soviet architecture in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The film was shot in September 2021, at a time when the prospect of a full-scale invasion from Russia seemed - [RESOURCES](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/album/resources/) ## Works - [CATALOGUE](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/work/catalogue/) - %LOADING ARCHIVE ... CATALOGUE LISTING EXPLORE ARCHIVE +ADDITIONAL FILTERS - [MAPS](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/work/maps/) - [SUBMIT A [STORY]](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/work/submit-a-story/) - [ADD A BRUTALIST BUILDING](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/work/add-a-brutalist-building/) ## Eventbrite Events - [BRUTALIST Walk](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/brutalist-walk/) - Join us for a BRUTALIST Walk exploring Brighton’s ugliest! LGBT+ and friends welcome! If you also have a niche interest in brutalist architecture AKA ugly buildings; join us for a walk through Brighton's special. There will be plenty of useless facts at hand, you have been warned! The walk will be around 2hrs, mainly central - [Sustainable Living Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/sustainable-living-tour/) - Interested in what it is like to live in a sustainable community or live a more carbon friendly sustainable life?Interested in how co-housing works in practice? Intrigued by what an earth-sheltered home might look, or feel like, inside? Or wanting an overview of what it is to live sustainably? Join one of our small group - [Build Social Build Sheffield](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/build-social-build-sheffield/) - JOIN SHELTER FOR A EVENING OF PANEL DISCUSSION AND PERFORMANCE THAT BRINGS THE BUIDLING OF SOCIAL HOUSING IN SHEFFIELD TO THE FOREFRONTBuild Social Build SheffieldJoin Shelter for a free evening that brings the urgent need for social housing in Sheffield to the forefront. Through a live panel discussion, poetry and performance, we’ll explore the city’s - [Private View - Metafictions of Post-Post-Postmodern](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/private-view-metafictions-of-post-post-postmodern/) - Hypha Studios presents an exciting new exhibition in No. 1 PoultryMetafictions of Post-Post-PostmodernCurated by Louis Pohl KosedaHypha Gallery 2 / No. 1 Poultry, London EC2R 8ENPV: Thursday, 12th March 2026, 6 – 9pmOpen: 13th March – 18th April 2026, Wednesday – Saturday, 12 – 7pmCurated by Louis Pohl Koseda, the recent Christie’s Award winner, the - [Artist Talk with Toby Paterson RSA](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/artist-talk-with-toby-paterson-rsa/) - Join the Art Collection and the Centre for the Sciences of Memory and Place for an artist talk with renowned artist Toby Paterson RSA.Join the Centre for Sciences of Memory and Place and the University of Stirling Art Collection for a talk with artist Toby Paterson RSA, as part of RSA 200: Celebrating Together.Toby Paterson - [Low-carbon construction](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/low-carbon-construction/) - Re‑engineering material strategies with stone‑based systems to reduce embodied carbon and improve overall structural performance.Hybrid technical meeting brought to you by the Midlands Counties HubBackgroundRob Nield from Webb Yates will talk us through low-carbon construction, the use of stone as a low-carbon substitute to steel, as well as concrete and hybrid stone and timber construction - [MSAxAiM: MAKING MATTERS – CLAY WORKSHOP](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/msaxaim-making-matters-clay-workshop/) - Join us this March for Making Matters: Clay – a hands-on course designed especially for architects and creatives.The course is a collaboration between the Manchester Society of Architects, the Architects Index of Modelmaking, and Clay Studio, running alongside the exhibition at Material Source in Manchester City Centre.Taught by ceramic artists Stephen Graham and Nastassia Blahadava, - [Mackintosh House Guided Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/mackintosh-house-guided-tour/) - Step into the home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh and discover the stories behind its iconic design.Join us at the Hunterian Art Gallery for our monthly, guided tours of the Mackintosh House – a remarkable Glasgow home!The Mackintosh House is a careful reassemblage of the main rooms from the Glasgow home of - [Visit to Arundel Castle and Gardens on Wednesday 15th April 2026](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/visit-to-arundel-castle-and-gardens-on-wednesday-15th-april-2026/) - There are nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking beautiful countryside.The castle's story begins in 1067. Many of the original features such as the Norman Keep, medieval Gatehouse and Barbican survive. Between the 1870s and 1890s the house was almost completely rebuilt and the magnificent architecture in Gothic - [RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2026 celebration of Níall McLaughlin](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/riba-royal-gold-medal-2026-celebration-of-niall-mclaughlin/) - Everyone is invited to join our special event celebrating architect Níall McLaughlin.Join us for an unforgettable evening honouring the Royal Gold Medallist 2026, Níall McLaughlin, founder of Stirling Prize-winning studio Níall McLaughlin Architects.This is your opportunity to learn more about Níall’s work, renowned for its strong emphasis on the inventive use of building materials, the - [Botanical & Architectural layers](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/botanical-architectural-layers/) - Using translucency and layering, participants explore how organic and geometric elements reflect women’s strength and creativity.This International Women’s Day workshop invites participants to create tracing-paper collages that merge botanical forms with architectural structures, inspired by pioneering female architects and women botanists. Using translucency and layering, participants explore how organic and geometric elements reflect women’s strength, - [So, what about the people who don't own their own homes?](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/so-what-about-the-people-who-dont-own-their-own-homes/) - Dr Alison Pooley delves into energy-related social fairness issues attached to Social Housing: how do renters keep warm, for a start?!Our speaker's work frequently takes her into difficult areas: for example, she has just published a Housing Report detailing the issues that landlords and tenants face. She has also worked on high energy users, and - [AIA UK Movie Night - Modernism, Inc: The Eliot Noyes Design Story](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/aia-uk-movie-night-modernism-inc-the-eliot-noyes-design-story/) - Our popular Movie Nights continue with a screening of Modernism, Inc: The Eliot Noyes Design Story.When: Tuesday 10 March 2026, 7:00pm.Where: BFI Screening Room, 21 Stephen Street, London, W1T 1LNCES Credits: Estimated 1.5 LUs for AIA MembersRIBA Members may count this activity towards their CPD recording requirement.DescriptionMid-century architect and designer Eliot Noyes built the design - [Urban Explorers: Killingworth](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/urban-explorers-killingworth/) - Discover some of the North East’s great modernist gems with artist and photographer Euan Lynn on this tour of Killingworth.Discover some of the North East’s great modernist gems with artist and photographer Euan Lynn on this tour of Killingworth.Killingworth New Town is home to some of the finest modernist architecture in the North East. From - [Standing Cambridge: Understanding Buildings in a Historic City](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/standing-cambridge-understanding-buildings-in-a-historic-city/) - CAS spring conference with insights on Cambridge’s historic buildings, from Castle to Senate House, exploring materials and landmarks.CAS Spring 2026 conference brings together fourteen architectural historians, archaeologists, a conservation architect and a data specialist speakers (including Alexandrina Buchanan, Craig Cessford, Elizabeth Deans, John Goodall, and Oliver Caroe), to offer fresh looks at historic buildings and - [Workshop on Innovation through Biomaterials in the Royal Docks](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/workshop-on-innovation-through-biomaterials-in-the-royal-docks/) - A hands-on workshop to explore the potential of agricultural by-products such as bagasse or banana fibres.Join us for an interactive workshop at the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability at the University of East London (UEL), in collaboration with Kenyatta University and The American University in Cairo (AUC). This session will explore how bio-based materials, such - [Aga Khan Centre Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/aga-khan-centre-tour/) - Designed by Japanese Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Fumihiko Maki, the Aga Khan Centre is designed to represent the values of openness.Designed by Japanese Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Fumihiko Maki, the Aga Khan Centre is designed to represent the values of openness, dialogue and respect for pluralism. The architecture incorporates a collection of gardens, courtyards and terraces that - [Art and Architecture of Battersea Nine Elms - Free Walking Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/art-and-architecture-of-battersea-nine-elms-free-walking-tour/) - Explore the largest regeneration project in Europe with a local resident. See iconic buildings - US Embassy, Battersea Power Station & more.Have you ever seen a pig fly? You would have in December 1976 near the Battersea Power Station! We cannot promise flying pigs but what you will see is iconic architecture, outdoor art and - [Half Moon Theatre - The city as a stage](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/half-moon-theatre-the-city-as-a-stage/) - A talk by Maria Ana Castro Caldas Aboim InglezWe are a radical Theatre, and we welcome radical solutions. This was the first premise outlined by the artistic director of the Half Moon Theatre, Robert Walker. The list presented to the architectural team represents a true exaltation of spatial experimentation, with the principle being the design - [Spring Bennerley Viaduct Skywalk Guided Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/spring-bennerley-viaduct-skywalk-guided-tour/) - Join us for a special guided walk of Bennerley Viaduct, one of only two wrought iron viaducts nationally, and its beautiful surroundings.Learn about the history and stories of Bennerley Viaduct at a countryside walk.Recently rescued by a grassroots group of Friends, and reopened to the public for cycling and walking, this 1400ft monument straddles the - [Art Deco Holloway: architectural delights of the 1930s](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/art-deco-holloway-architectural-delights-of-the-1930s-3/) - Holloway's main shopping area has a wealth of Jazz Age and Streamline Moderne architecture, all hiding in plain view!On this guided walk, lasting just under two hours, we'll look at some marvellous 'statement' architecture constructed in the interwar years during a design period that decades later came to be identified as 'Art Deco'.The modernist architecture - [ORIGINAL DOCKLANDS - Architecture + Transformation Through Wapping](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/original-docklands-architecture-transformation-through-wapping/) - A walking tour exploring the making, unmaking and remaking of Wapping through its best buildings and dockland waterscapes.Marsh, boomtown, wasteland and waterside opportunity, Wapping has been called all these things over the past 500 years. One of London’s oldest maritime neighbourhoods, it developed from the 1400s in service to the international port city that in - [Jason Bruges: Studio Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/jason-bruges-studio-tour/) - A private tour of Jason Bruges StudioJason Bruges is a multidisciplinary artist and designer, based in London. Internationally renowned as a pioneer of the hybrid space between art, architecture, and technology, his artworks are moments of theatre that transform in response to their surroundings and connect people with their environments. A master of light and - [Visit of the Blackheath Society Architecture Group to Drawing Matter](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/visit-of-the-blackheath-society-architecture-group-to-drawing-matter/) - Drawing Matter Collection is a unique archive of architectural drawings which trace thoughts behind numerous designs through the ages.Join us for a visit to the unique archive that is Drawing Matter, a place to touch and see the best architectural drawing dating from the Renaissance to the present day.We will start by exploring the collection - [Rethinking New Towns](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/rethinking-new-towns/) - Designer Wayne Hemingway rethinks New Towns.Designer Wayne Hemingway rethinks New Towns.More details to be announced.Part of our Where We Live Now lecture series, tackling the big questions facing housing in Newcastle, the North East and beyond.Image credit: Apollo Pavilion, Peterlee by Euan Lynn - [Quarries and Rock-cut Sites Through the Lens of Archaeology](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/quarries-and-rock-cut-sites-through-the-lens-of-archaeology/) - Two-day IRAAR conference held at Edinburgh University explores human–stone relations via quarrying, rock art, heritage & archaeology.The two-day conference, organised by the IRAAR group, will take place at the University of Edinburgh (UK). This conference explores the multifaceted relationships between humans and stone through an archaeological lens on quarrying, rock-cut architecture/site, and rock art. By - [Dr. Sofia Nivarti - After Aalto](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/dr-sofia-nivarti-after-aalto/) - Architect, architectural historian and Assistant Professor at the University of Cambridge.Three decades after the closure of Alvar Aalto Architects Ltd., and half a century after the death of its founder, what is the verdict? How does the portfolio measure up to critical reflections on its value and meaning in the 21st century? What has been, - [RIBA Hampshire: 'The Art of Being Useful' by Masker Architects](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/riba-hampshire-the-art-of-being-useful-by-masker-architects/) - RIBA Hampshire 2026 Lecture Series: 'The Architect and the Art of Being Useful - Making and Remaking' by Masker ArchitectsThis season, we are celebrating the successes of our own Hampshire practices by hearing local practices talk about their work at home and abroad.On the 5th year anniversary of establishing Masker Architects, Scot Masker, Founder and - [EM * Drawing Room Life Drawing} Bauhaus Revisit](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/em-drawing-room-life-drawing-bauhaus-revisit/) - We do not instruct; instead, we invite participants to share. We believe that art connects people, and sharing improves creativity!'Bauhaus Revisit'Come celebrate life with us at this Early Masterworks' {Real Drawing is Thinking} Life Drawing series.The Bauhaus school (1919–1933) wasn't just about architecture; it was about breaking forms down to their basics, the relationship between - [London Architects Forum](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/london-architects-forum/) - The London Architects Forum brings together Architects at a Forum that proudly mixes Education & SpecificationPLEASE NOTE: These free tickets are strictly for Interior Designers, Architects, property developers, and house builders only and MUST be employed in the UKSuppliers, manufacturers, and service providers must email mike@thedesignforums.com to be considered.About this FREE Event:London Architects ForumWhatLondon Architects - [National Housing and Regeneration Conference: Wales](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/national-housing-and-regeneration-conference-wales/) - How a Landscape-led approach is essential for people, place and natureGovernments across the UK are committed to building new homes and improving the places where people live, and addressing the environmental crisis. The Welsh Government has a commitment of 20,000 new low-carbon social homes for rent by 2026, while in England, there is a target - [Urban Explorers: Byker Estate](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/urban-explorers-byker-estate-2/) - Explore the architecture of Newcastle's fabled Byker Estate in this walking tour led by artist and photographer Euan Lynn.The Byker Estate, designed by a team led by Ralph Erskine, is an internationally-renowned example of mass social housing filled with bright colours and wooden panelling, sheltered by a huge 'Wall'. Join us as we explore the - [RSA Architecture & Urban Planning](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/rsa-architecture-urban-planning/) - This event is open to anyone and will feature speakers sharing experiences from their architecture and planning experience.The RSA Architecture and Urban Planning interest group builds on the RSA’s rich heritage and vast network of architects, planners, and place-makers to inspire and enable the creation of environments where people, places, and the planet can flourish - [Stephen Oldfield Talk - Rossendale Ruins](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/stephen-oldfield-talk-rossendale-ruins/) - Stephen Oldfield explores Rossendale’s hidden ruins, lost tracks and folklore in this illustrated talk at Helmshore Mills.A talk presented by The Friends of Helmshore Textile MuseumsJoin author and local historian Stephen Oldfield for a fascinating visual journey into the hidden past of Rossendale.In Rossendale Ruins, Stephen explores the valley’s forgotten landscapes – from remote farmsteads - [Arts and Crafts in Early Modern Goa](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/arts-and-crafts-in-early-modern-goa/) - This talk explores the role of Goan makers (artists, architects, and builders) in the arts and crafts of early modern Goa.This talk is co-sponsored by the University of Lincoln's Medieval and Early Modern Research Group (MEMSRG) and The Historical Association - City of Lincoln Branch. It is part of the MEMSRG Annual Medieval and Early - [On Alternative Forms of Practice - Eleni Katrini](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/on-alternative-forms-of-practice-eleni-katrini/) - Join us for the last session of the City Seminar Spring Series 2026! Eleni Katrini will be giving her talk On Alternative Forms of Practice.This talk presents an alternative trajectory of architectural practice that moves across academia, public and private sector, and community-led initiatives, challenging the dominant market-driven model of the profession. Drawing on different - [Life Drawing with Early Masterworks: Bauhaus Revisited](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/life-drawing-with-early-masterworks-bauhaus-revisited/) - Enjoy a relaxed evening practicing drawing skills, based on the Bauhaus art movement!'Bauhaus Revisited'The Bauhaus school (1919–1933) wasn't just about architecture; it was about breaking forms down to their basics, the relationship between human and machine and the interplay of geometry and color. To understand the Bauhaus is to understand the foundation of the modern - [Knepp Estate Talk and Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/knepp-estate-talk-and-tour/) - Join us for a morning at Knepp Wilding Estate for a talk and tour around the RIBA award winning Kitchen and Shop!Talk & Tour: Knepp Wilding Estate Kitchen and ShopAn inspiring talk and guided tour of the RIBA Award–winning Kitchen and Shop at the Knepp Wilding Estate, designed by Kaner Olette Architects. This thoughtfully crafted - [Inaugural Lecture: Professor Barbara Penner](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/inaugural-lecture-professor-barbara-penner/) - Barbara Penner’s inaugural professorial lecture explores feminist architectural history through the life and exile of architect Ella Briggs.AboutBarbara Penner will deliver her inaugural professorial lecture 'Briggs, Biographies, Blue Plaques: Reflections on Feminist Architectural History'.Feminist architectural historiography is flourishing. New biographies, monographs, and the first global encyclopaedia of women architects, together with renewed public interest in - [Material Source: Manchester Architectural Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/material-source-manchester-architectural-tour/) - Discover Manchester’s architecture with a tour hosted by Parkside Architectural Tiles, SAS International, Sixteen3 and Sylan WashroomsArchitectural Tour & Networking EveningJoin Parkside Architectural Tiles, SAS International, Sixteen3 and Sylan Washrooms for an evening exploring Manchester’s iconic architecture.We’re hosting a architectural tour, led by a highly regarded tour guide - Jonathan Schofield, well known for bringing - [Extending the National Gallery of Scotland with D. Echlin & T. Hamilton](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/extending-the-national-gallery-of-scotland-with-d-echlin-t-hamilton/) - Architect Thomas Hamilton and engineer Dominic Echlin discuss building challenges behind the new Scottish Galleries at the National Gallery.Dominic Echlin, structural engineer, and Thomas Hamilton, architect, will share with us some of the challenges associated with the construction of the new Scottish Galleries at the National Gallery of Scotland at the Mound.AHSS Forth & Borders - [Heritage with Purpose: Adaptive Reuse and Community-Centred Design](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/heritage-with-purpose-adaptive-reuse-and-community-centred-design/) - Join Sarah Jane Storrie, as she shares insights gained from over twenty years of experience in the adaptive reuse of historic structures.Join Sarah Jane Storrie, a founding director at Studio SJM Architects, as she shares insights gained from over twenty years of experience in the adaptive reuse of historic structures. Holding RIAS Conservation Accreditation since - [Walking Tour - Modernist Hampstead](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/walking-tour-modernist-hampstead-4/) - In this walking tour we'll discover the revolutionary Modernist homes and idealistic architecture built in Hampstead in the 1930s onwards .Discover the revolutionary Modernist homes and idealistic architecture built in Hampstead in the 1930s such as The Sun House by Maxwell Fry, and 66 Frognal by Connell Ward and Lucas. Much of the architecture echoed - [Michael Meredith, Hilary Sample & Laura Harty: Scale](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/michael-meredith-hilary-sample-laura-harty-scale/) - A public discussion with Michael Meredith & Hilary Sample of the New York-based MOS Architects, and Laura Harty of ESALA.Scale is inherent to the experience, practice and communication of architecture, as both an objective tool and a subjective judgement. Simultaneously, a consideration of scale in architecture might also focus on its own ambition; the potential - [How we taught 1972-82: Conversations with Su Rogers](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/how-we-taught-1972-82-conversations-with-su-rogers/) - This afternoon brings Su together in conversation with colleagues and former studentsSu Rogers taught at the AA from 1972-76, in parallel with the RCA until 1982, at a moment in which modernism was being interrogated and architectural pedagogy reconsidered.Her programmes encouraged students to learn from interconnected projects and how they develop in the contexts of - [Women, Power, and The Spaces We Inhabit](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/women-power-and-the-spaces-we-inhabit/) - An evening talk on Home, Power, and the Hidden Politics of Everyday Space.Have you ever considered how the spaces you live in quietly shape your life?From the layout of the kitchen to the design of post-war housing, architecture has never been neutral. It organises labour. It structures visibility. It determines who is centred and who - [ATN Architectural Influence Day](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/atn-architectural-influence-day/) - ATN Architectural Influence Day is a social, in-person gathering bringing together architects, creators, and educators who are shaping how aATN Architectural Influence Day is a social, in-person gathering bringing together architects, creators, and educators who are shaping how architecture is communicated today.Hosted the day after the ATN Summit, the event creates space for honest conversations - [Celebrating Women in Architecture 2026](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/celebrating-women-in-architecture-2026/) - A showcase of female talent from the Midlands with an exhibition of local practices and students; and inspirational keynote from Ruth Reed.The Birmingham Architectural Association's annual Celebrating Women in Architecture Exhibition, in celebration of International Women’s Day, returns on Tuesday the 17th March 2026 at the Birmingham Symphony Hall, where we will be showcasing some - [Reconstruction Issue 001: The Launch [Glasgow]](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/reconstruction-issue-001-the-launch-glasgow/) - Join us to celebrate the launch of our latest publication, Reconstruction.Drawing learnings from the structures of our built environment, our latest publication, Reconstruction, marries a selection of our most iconic features with newly commissioned responses from insightful voices around the world. Issue 001 takes the conversation to the page and brings together the Archive of - [Architecture of Wellbeing Yorkshire Sculpture Park Visit](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/architecture-of-wellbeing-yorkshire-sculpture-park-visit/) - Opportunity to shut down from a busy week of work and studying with a visit to Yorkshire Sculpture Park with Liverpool Architectural SocietyThe Architecture of Wellbeing is a day-long wellbeing event designed to give architects and students a pause from the desk and a chance to reset in inspiring surroundings. Organised by the Liverpool Architectural - [Architectural Photography Walk and Workshop on the River Thames in London](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/architectural-photography-walk-and-workshop-on-the-river-thames-in-london/) - Capture striking architectural images on a guided workshop along the Thames. Learn, shoot, and refine your skills!Discover how to capture striking architectural images in this hands-on walk/workshop. Following a carefully curated route along the Thames—starting at Tate Modern—you’ll explore and photograph a diverse range of architectural styles, from Brutalist to Modern, as well as structures - [Underground Overground: Exploring vents and public buildings in Lambeth](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/underground-overground-exploring-vents-and-public-buildings-in-lambeth/) - Join me on this tour of the fascinating buildings and structures that work to keep Lambeth's residents healthy, safe and moving!Underground Overground: Exploring vents and public buildings in LambethHave you ever noticed the Brutalist ventilation shaft at Vauxhall, or wondered about the former London Fire Brigade HQ on Albert Embankment? Join me, an accredited Lambeth - [Thamesmead (Estate) Brutalist Tour in London](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/thamesmead-estate-brutalist-tour-in-london/) - A One-Off Guided Tour of the Thamesmead Estates in London- run by Brutalist London & guided by Thaddeus Zupancic (Author of London Estates)WHAT DOES THE TOUR INCLUDE?Led by our expert guide Thaddeus (author of London Estates), the tour takes you across the numerous phases of the development, where you will get to explore the site’s - [Brunswick Centre Brutalist Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/brunswick-centre-brutalist-tour/) - Unique Guided Tour of the iconic Brunswick Centre in Bloomsbury, London - run by Brutalist LondonWHAT DOES THE TOUR INCLUDE?Led by our expert guide, the tour takes you across the Centre where you will get to explore the site’s little-known nooks and crannies, entry into the guide's flat and meandering through the intricate inner walkways - [Alexandra Road Estate Brutalist Tours](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/alexandra-road-estate-brutalist-tours-5/) - Unique Guided Tours of the Alexandra Road Estate aka Alexandra & Ainsworth Estate - run monthly by Brutalist LondonWHAT DOES THE TOUR INCLUDE?Led by our expert guides, the tour takes you across the estate where you will get to explore the site’s little-known nooks and crannies, entry into one of the guide's flat which has - [London Brutalism & High-Tech Architecture Walk Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/london-brutalism-high-tech-architecture-walk-tour/) - Explore London’s Brutalist and High-tech landmarks and uncover the history, technology, and events that shaped the modern city.Explore London’s Radical Architecture!Follow the lead of an Architect, for the London Brutalism & High-Tech Architecture Walk Tour — a cool, in-person adventure through some of the city's most iconic and edgy buildings. Discover the stories behind the - [Eco-Brutalism: Designing the Future Now](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/eco-brutalism-designing-the-future-now/) - Join us for a lively conversation on how eco‑brutalism can power a greener, more expressive future at the iconic Alexandra Road EstateAGENDAAn evening exploring how ecology, material honesty, social context, and sensitive renewal can shape a resilient future for brutalism.The panel discussion will touch on planting and biodiversity in concrete environments, low-carbon and expressive design - [Park Hill Tour - Walk the Streets in the Sky](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/park-hill-tour-walk-the-streets-in-the-sky-4/) - Explore a brutalist icon and its bold reinventionPark Hill has been a visible landmark on the Sheffield skyline for over 60 years. It is considered of international importance due to being the first built example of external access decks (known as Streets in the Sky) and was awarded Grade II* listing in 1998. There followed - [The Morphology of Modern Manchester](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/the-morphology-of-modern-manchester/) - How Manchester came to look and work the way it does.In Britain, during the post-war period, many urban design professionals were architect-planners. A considerable proportion of these were employed by local authorities. A drive by the state to use legislation to control and influence the shape of development created a very specific set of political - [The Motorway Footbridge as Heritage](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/the-motorway-footbridge-as-heritage/) - A talk by Helena RussellThe concrete bridges that were designed and built during the early expansion of the motorway network from the late 1950s onwards, provide a rich, but slowly disappearing, design legacy. Some are well-documented, such as Owen Williams’ M1 bridges - few of which survive due to carriageway widening. The footbridges that remain range - [Shoemakers Museum - RIBA Bristol & Bath Architecture Building Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/shoemakers-museum-riba-bristol-bath-architecture-building-tour/) - Join us for an in-person tour of Shoemakers Museum!Join the RIBA for an exclusive architectural tour of the new Shoemakers Museum, led by the project architect from Purcell.Discover the story behind this remarkable new cultural landmark as we explore how contemporary design, local heritage, and craft have been brought together to celebrate the town’s shoemaking - [Art Deco Holloway: architectural delights of the 1930s](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/art-deco-holloway-architectural-delights-of-the-1930s-2/) - Holloway's main shopping area has a wealth of Jazz Age and Streamline Moderne architecture, all hiding in plain view!On this guided walk, lasting just under two hours, we'll look at some marvellous 'statement' architecture constructed in the interwar years during a design period that decades later came to be identified as 'Art Deco'.The modernist architecture - [Bauhaus Scarves: Screen Print a Bold Silk or Cotton Scarf](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/bauhaus-scarves-screen-print-a-bold-silk-or-cotton-scarf/) - Spend a stylish Saturday immersed in colour, geometry, and modernist design — and leave with a scarf you’ll actually want to wear.In this one-day taster workshop at Morley College Chelsea Centre for the Creative Industries, you’ll screen print your own contemporary Bauhaus-inspired scarf: a neatly hemmed square of fabric ready for printing. Expect clean lines, - [Architectural History & Theory Seminar Series | Mari Hvattum](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/architectural-history-theory-seminar-series-mari-hvattum/) - Style and the Styles: The History of an Architectural ProblemJoin us for the next Architectural History and Theory Seminar Series of 25/26 by Mari Hvattum.This lecture will be hybrid. Please book your ticket for attendance in person or online. You will receive access to the online event via email the day before the event.Abstract‘The styles - [Architectural History & Theory Seminar Series | Holly Smith](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/architectural-history-theory-seminar-series-holly-smith/) - Building from Below: Britain’s Community Architecture MovementJoin us for the next Architectural History and Theory Seminar Series of 25/26 by Holly Smith.This lecture will be hybrid. Please book your ticket for attendance in person or online. You will receive access to the online event via email the day before the event.AbstractThe community architecture movement burst - [Modernism Remodelled 2026](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/modernism-remodelled-2026/) - Oxford University (and online). February 28-March 1, 2026Modernism RemodelledA Transdisciplinary ConferenceOxford University (and online)February 28-March 1, 2026Fees: £180 (in person)£100 (Online)Prices exclude booking feesAbstract Deadline: January 18, 2026**Participants interested in attending the conference without presenting a paper are also welcome.Call for PresentationsThis two-day conference seeks to bring together scholars, creatives, and arts-based researchers working on - [Photography Walk for Beginner: Explore the Barbican](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/photography-walk-for-beginner-explore-the-barbican/) - Ready to learn more about basic photography skills and principles and use your camera to explore the Barbican? Now it is your chance!Looking to finally get off auto mode and start taking photos you’re proud of? This is your chance to learn essential photography skills while exploring one of London’s most iconic urban landscapes—the Barbican - [The Regents Park Estate Brutalist Tour in London](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/the-regents-park-estate-brutalist-tour-in-london/) - A One-Off Guided Tour of the Regents Park Estate in London- run by Brutalist London & guided by Thaddeus Zupancic (Author of London Estates)WHAT DOES THE TOUR INCLUDE?Led by our expert guide Thaddeus (author of London Estates), the tour takes you across the estate where you will get to explore the site’s little-known nooks and - [Wilderness Talks: It's Going To Be Brutal](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/wilderness-talks-its-going-to-be-brutal/) - London's brutalist architecture and post war reconstruction, a talk with Eleanor Jackson.Join Wilderness Talks for an afternoon of conversation, storytelling, and ideas, hosted in Wilderness Kitchen. Pair the talk with a £25 Sunday lunch add-on, available before the talk from 1pm.One of the most contentious & debated styles of architecture, Brutalist buildings abound in London. - [Piccadilly Deco: fabulous façades and innovative interiors](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/piccadilly-deco-fabulous-facades-and-innovative-interiors/) - A wander around the Piccadilly and Leicester Square area admiring a cross section of impressive and well-designed Jazz Age architectureThis short route abut slacks, flicks and slots packs in such a lot, by which I mean slacks as in trousers, flicks as in the movies and slots as in coin-operated machines.We start within Piccadilly tube - [Exploring Space and Migration in Four European Cities](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/exploring-space-and-migration-in-four-european-cities/) - Join us for the launch of Practices of Urban Inclusion: Exploring Space and Migration in Four European Cities.LocationWash Houses, Aldgate Campus access is via the Goulston Street lobby for the School of Art, Architecture and Design at 16 Goulston Street.About the EventJoin us for the launch of Practices of Urban Inclusion: Exploring Space and Migration - [Stewart Baxter & Chanelle Windas - A Different Perspective](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/stewart-baxter-chanelle-windas-a-different-perspective/) - Stewart Baxter & Chanelle Windas - A Different Perspective: a site-specific response to Cosey Fanni Tutti’s archiveAn evening of sound and performance exploring echoes of our industrial city, of domestic weight and collective resilience. You are invited to collaborate, in silence or in sound. To be co-held, to speak, to talk, to touch. Opening space - [Birmingham Art Deco walking tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/birmingham-art-deco-walking-tour/) - Step back into the Jazz Age with a walking tour of Birmingham’s Art Deco gemsJoin me on a journey through Birmingham city centre, where hidden among the modern skyline lies a treasure trove of Art Deco design. From bold geometric façades to elegant decorative details, we’ll uncover the glamour, innovation, and optimism of the 1920s - [WALKING TOUR: Fitzrovia Find and Seek](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/walking-tour-fitzrovia-find-and-seek/) - A two-hour walk off the beaten track in one of central London's most underrated areas, with secluded squares and plenty of pubs.Fitzrovia Find and Seek: Hidden treasures in an overlooked neighbourhoodDespite its central location, the area known as Fitzrovia is easy to miss. Being nestled between neighbourhoods which all possess their own distinct identity; the - [WSA Public Lecture Series 25-26 - Professor Martin Daunton](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/wsa-public-lecture-series-25-26-professor-martin-daunton/) - The school welcomes Professor Martin Daunton to deliver the first public lecture for the Welsh School of Architecture Lecture Series 25-26.Title: Capital homes: how Cardiff's housing developed following the Victorian eraTimings:Doors Open at 5.45pmWelcome by Professor Juliet Davis at 6pmLecture by Professor Martin Daunton at 6.10pmQ&A at 7pmEvent Closes at 7.30pmDetails: Britain now faces a - [Art Deco Decadence – Flappers, Fashion, Fruit and Footlights](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/art-deco-decadence-flappers-fashion-fruit-and-footlights/) - A guided walk from The Dominion to The Savoy admiring some of central London's Deco-tastic 1930's Jazz Age theatresJazz Age geometrics, marvellous modernism and 'Art Deco' artistry.Between 1926 and 1937, but mostly in 1929-30, thirteen theatres in the Covent Garden to Piccadilly area were either revamped or newly-constructed.Impressarios, owners and managers were keen to keep - [Winter Bennerley Viaduct Skywalk Guided Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/winter-bennerley-viaduct-skywalk-guided-tour/) - Join us for a special guided walk of Bennerley Viaduct, one of only two wrought iron viaducts nationally, and its beautiful surroundings.Learn about the history and stories of Bennerley Viaduct at a countryside walk.Recently rescued by a grassroots group of Friends, and reopened to the public for cycling and walking, this 1400ft monument straddles the - [BAA Lecture Series 2025: Demonstrations / CELEBRATE with Manijeh Verghese](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/baa-lecture-series-2025-demonstrations-celebrate-with-manijeh-verghese/) - Manijeh Verghese talk highlights every day celebrations of the city and it's architecture.In our fourth Demonstrations lecture series, Manijeh will talk about how to celebrate the city and its architecture in connection to culture and everyday life.With extensive experience curating critical exhibitions and public programs on architecture, Manijeh will demonstrate how to celebrate the places - [Architectural History & Theory Seminar Series| Shiben Banerji](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/architectural-history-theory-seminar-series-shiben-banerji/) - Formal Symmetry, Artful Irregularity, and the Modernist Study of the PastJoin us for the next Architectural History and Theory Seminar Series of 25/26 by Shiben Banerji. This lecture will be hybrid. Please book your ticket for attendance in person or online. You will receive access to the online event via email the day before the - [Transformations through rhythm and atmosphere: Dom Hans van der Laan](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/transformations-through-rhythm-and-atmosphere-dom-hans-van-der-laan/) - A talk by Caroline VoetCaroline Voet’s research and practice explores the transformation of buildings as an intense and atmospheric dialogue between the existing fabric and new potentialities. Structural expression and detailing, material reuse and climate control in this are not purely technical or materialist, but intertwined with poetics of space as atmosphere. Experience and well-being - [EDGELANDS - Architecture at The City's Limits (Part Two)](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/edgelands-architecture-at-the-citys-limits-part-two/) - A walking tour exploring architecture around the urban fringe of The City of London between Finsbury Square, Smithfield and Holborn BarsAround the fringe of every city lies an Edgeland. Neither town or country these fertile hinterlands were described in the 19th century by novelist Victor Hugo as ’bastard’ places ‘made up of two different natures’ - [Restoring Space House - a 1960s London icon](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/restoring-space-house-a-1960s-london-icon/) - Cindy Wong, Associate Partner at Squire & Partners talks about the restoration of Space House in Covent Garden, a 1960s Grade II listed iconSquire & PartnersSquire & Partners is an international architecture and interior design studio with a reputation for using storytelling to produce beautifully crafted design. It creates highly sustainable, enduring buildings and places - [RIBA South East London Blackheath & Greenwich – Walking Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/riba-south-east-london-blackheath-greenwich-walking-tour/) - Explore the sleek lines and innovative designs of modern architecture in Blackheath & Greenwich on this fun walking tour!Join architect and author Ana Sutherland on a guided walking tour through the Cator Estate in Blackheath, exploring the post-war modern architecture of Blackheath and Greenwich.Based on her recent publication Modern Buildings in Blackheath & Greenwich 1950–2000 - [SAVE at 50! Reinventing Buildings: A manifesto for the imagination](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/save-at-50-reinventing-buildings-a-manifesto-for-the-imagination/) - Join us at the V&A for SAVE’s annual lecture with Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud on reimagining how we value and protect places.We are delighted to announce that Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud will deliver SAVE’s 50th anniversary lecture at the V&A on 25th November.The broadcaster will call for radical changes to the way we - [Was listing the Coles brutalist department store such a bad idea?](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/was-listing-the-coles-brutalist-department-store-such-a-bad-idea/) - Come and see what Urban Splash are proposing! Mark Latham of Urban Splash will present their scheme for the former Cole Bros Store.Cole Brothers department store first opened its doors in 1963, later becoming the home of John Lewis for 19 years, before closing in 2021.In 2023, Urban Splash took on the responsibility of reimagining - [Architecture & Society with Christopher Beanland (Unbuilt)](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/architecture-society-with-christopher-beanland-unbuilt/) - In conversation with the comedian and author about Brutalist architecture, urban design, and new townsEver wanted to learn more about your surroundings? Christopher Beanland is a comedian, podcaster, national journalist and author with expertise in brutalist architecture, new towns, and particularly in the influential architect John Madin who designed Redditch Library and the old Birmingham - [Table Talks - Breuer: Bauhaus to Brutalist](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/table-talks-breuer-bauhaus-to-brutalist/) - Join the BAA as we take a deep dive into the archive of Architect and Designer Marcel Breuer with Magnus England and Leyla Daybelge. The life, furniture and architecture of a 20th Century Master. From his start as a student and then Master at the Bauhaus in Germany, via a short but productive period - [Midcentury Modern® Vintage & Modern Interiors Fair. Dulwich Peckham London](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/midcentury-modern-vintage-modern-interiors-fair-dulwich-peckham-london/) - Beautiful architecture. 85 large stands. The best in vintage and contemporary loved by celebrities, interior experts and design aficionados Dulwich Midcentury Modern® Fair: The Ultimate Sustainable Design Destination Now in our 22nd year Folllow our insta page @midcentury_modern for posts, reels and live updates See the video here: https://modernshows.com/shows/ "Missed out last time? Never fear! - [The power of Japanese architecture: soft, flexible and ambiguous](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/the-power-of-japanese-architecture-soft-flexible-and-ambiguous/) - Public Lecture: Take a look into the soft, flexible and ambiguous spaces of Japanese architecture. With an introduction from Chris Chang, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement and Student Life). As we approach Japan's annual day of culture on 3rd November, this lecture will present an introduction to Japanese residential architecture, connecting it with some Japanese aesthetic - [BookshopLATES... New Scottish Houses](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/bookshoplates-new-scottish-houses/) - Join us to celebrate the publication of New Scottish Houses with architecture journalist Isabelle Priest The RIAS Bookshop and RIBA Publishing invite you to join us as we celebrate the publication of New Scottish Houses: Contemporary architecture and living in the landscape with its author Isabelle Priest. About the event: Date: Wednesday 5th - [INHABITING AND BUILDING. PERIS Y TORAL ARQUITECTES](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/inhabiting-and-building-peris-y-toral-arquitectes/) - Barcelona-based architects Peris+Toral, winners of the 2024 RIBA International Award, discuss their latest projects. Peris+Toral Arquitectes will present their approach to addressing the climate and housing emergencies within a framework of holistic sustainability. Their work highlights the interrelation between environmental, economic, and social dimensions in developing architectural solutions. Key strategies include “opening up” buildings through - [Manchester Architecture: The Official Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/manchester-architecture-the-official-tour/) - Join Riba judge Ed Glinert on a tribute to Manchester's most exciting architecture: from the Venetian-styled courts to the Tower of Light. This tour: Wednesday 5 November at 11am. Meet: outside the Mercure Hotel, Portland Street. * According to The Builder magazine: “One can scarcely walk about Manchester without coming across frequent examples of the - [Lunchtime Talk: Sheffield's 70s Skyline - The Architecture of Our City](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/lunchtime-talk-sheffields-70s-skyline-the-architecture-of-our-city/) - Join us for a lunchtime event exploring the bold, challenging, and often controversial architectural legacy of 1970s Sheffield. Delve into the city’s modernist and brutalist landmarks – both built and imagined – in this insightful conversation between a panel of local architects, academics and residents. They will reflect specifically on the iconic Park Hill and - [Healthy Homes: Tackling Fuel Poverty in Social Housing](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/healthy-homes-tackling-fuel-poverty-in-social-housing/) - Exploring low-carbon social housing: voices from across the sector on cutting fuel poverty, boosting wellbeing & building resilient homes. This event brings together voices from across the housing sector — including developers, residents, researchers, and delivery teams — to explore the benefits of low-carbon social housing. Through open discussion and shared perspectives, we’ll examine how - [Building for Planetary Renewal](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/building-for-planetary-renewal/) - A lecture by Mina Hasman, Sustainability Director at SOM In the context of a rapidly changing climate, architecture holds the profound potential to become a force of planetary renewal. No longer confined to mitigating harm, the built environment can be envisioned as a regenerative system—one that captures carbon, restores ecosystems and nurtures resilience at every - [Exhibition Launch: Representations in Architecture and Urbanism](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/exhibition-launch-representations-in-architecture-and-urbanism/) - Get ready to dive into a world where architecture and urbanism collide in a vibrant exhibition launch! Welcome to the Exhibition Launch: Representations in Architecture and Urbanism at Keyworth Arts and Media Centre! Join us on October 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM for an evening celebrating the intersection of art and urban design. Presented by - [AIA UK Movie Night: Aldo Rossi Design](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/aia-uk-movie-night-aldo-rossi-design/) - This film explores the life and work of Aldo Rossi, the first Italian architect to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Date: Tuesday 21 October 2025 Time: 19:00 - 20:30 Venue: BFI Screening Room, 21 Stephen Street, London, W1T 1LN CES Credits: Estimated 1.5 LUs for AIA Members RIBA Members may count this activity towards - [Architecture at the Edge: Regenerative Design from Bidi Bidi to the Moon](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/architecture-at-the-edge-regenerative-design-from-bidi-bidi-to-the-moon/) - A lecture by Xavier De Kestelier, Head of Design at Hassell Amid accelerating climatic volatility, architecture can act as regenerative infrastructure for communities on the move. In the Bidi Bidi settlement, a cultural hub is designed to work hard: its roof forms collect and store rainwater, shaded courtyards support enterprise and learning, and material reuse - [RIBA + VitrA Building Empathy: Dorte Mandrup](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/riba-vitra-building-empathy-dorte-mandrup/) - Hear from Dorte Mandrup, founder of the award-winning Copenhagen-based practice, about what designing with empathy means to her For the third talk in the 2025 RIBA + VitrA series ‘Building Empathy’, we invite internationally and critically acclaimed architect Dorte Mandrup. Dorte Mandrup’s studio is renowned for creating architecture that responds to its surroundings. From transforming - [Sustainability talks 2025: Between living time and rocky space](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/sustainability-talks-2025-between-living-time-and-rocky-space/) - A talk from Matthew Barnett Howland and Dido Milne on material life cycles and architecture The evening will open with an introduction from Chris Williamson, RIBA President, followed by the talk, a question and answer session, and the chance to connect with peers over drinks and nibbles, sponsored by Ibstock Brick. About the talk Matthew - [Walking Tour - Modernist Hampstead](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/walking-tour-modernist-hampstead-3/) - In this walking tour we'll discover the revolutionary Modernist homes and idealistic architecture built in Hampstead in the 1930s onwards . Discover the revolutionary Modernist homes and idealistic architecture built in Hampstead in the 1930s such as The Sun House by Maxwell Fry, and 66 Frognal by Connell Ward and Lucas. Much of the architecture - [Our Sites, Our Stories: Community-led Heritage in London and the South East](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/our-sites-our-stories-community-led-heritage-in-london-and-the-south-east/) - Heritage Network hosts a day of case studies, workshops and behind-the-scenes tours exploring heritage, historic places, and community. Join us for the Heritage Network’s next networking event in London this October, to meet fellow organisations who are rescuing, restoring and reusing historic buildings and to hear from expert speakers about heritage and community use. - [half modern, half something else](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/half-modern-half-something-else/) - A lecture by Amunt (Architects Sonja Nagel, Jan Theissen and Björn Martenson) in the AA Lecture Hall The work of architects Sonja Nagel, Jan Theissen and Björn Martenson, who since 2010 have worked under the name Amunt, can hardly be described as stringent or straight-lined. Consisting for the most part of small houses, adaptations, extensions, - [Architecture as a Social Act](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/architecture-as-a-social-act/) - Takeshi Hayatsu and Francesca Rausa will discuss community, conservation and participation in architecture. Chaired by Tom Ebdon. Architecture as a social act :Community, Conservation and Participation Takeshi Hayatsu and Francesca Rausa are two practitioners whose work is led by a desire to empower communities and create a more joyful world. Both of their - [Alexandra Road Estate Brutalist Tours](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/alexandra-road-estate-brutalist-tours-4/) - Unique Guided Tours of the Alexandra Road Estate aka Alexandra & Ainsworth Estate - run monthly by Brutalist London WHAT DOES THE TOUR INCLUDE? Led by our expert guides, the tour takes you across the estate where you will get to explore the site’s little-known nooks and crannies, entry into one of the guide's flat - [Bankside and The Low Line - Walking Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/bankside-and-the-low-line-walking-tour/) - Discover Bankside's vibrant regeneration on a walk from Southwark to London Bridge, exploring iconic landmarks, innovative architecture. Discover Bankside's vibrant regeneration on a walk from Southwark to London Bridge and explore the, exploring iconic landmarks, innovative architecture and people behind them. Sitting just south of the river, Bankside has found its new identity in - [A History of Mad Art: Launch Lecture](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/a-history-of-mad-art-launch-lecture/) - A lecture from artist Ian Macintosh about mad art - also known as Outsider Art or Art Brut. The history of mad art (also called Outsider Art, or Art Brut) tells a story of human suffering suffused with great talent and creativity. Join artist Ian Macintosh as he explores the history of this artform. - [Struggles in the Concrete: Book Launch](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/struggles-in-the-concrete-book-launch/) - Luisa Lorenza Corna and Mark Crinson in conversation with Dubravka Sekulić, City Design Programme Lead. Luisa Lorenza Corna and Mark Crinson in conversation with Dubravka Sekulić, City Design Programme Lead. What does Marxism have to do with architecture, its histories, and its criticism? These questions have been posed before, but they require reassessment in - [Somewhere Else by OF A](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/somewhere-else-by-of-a/) - Reykjavík studio OF A transforms a Georgian townhouse into four poetic spaces blending art, design and architecture during Frieze Week.Frieze Week is when London opens itself to new voices in art and design. This October, Reykjavík’s female-founded art and architecture studio OF A makes its London debut with Somewhere Else, a special two-day event inside - [Lawrence Weaver and the Romance of Scottish Architecture](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/lawrence-weaver-and-the-romance-of-scottish-architecture/) - Lawrence Weaver (1876-1930) has been described as ‘the first architectural critic in the modern sense of the word’. Lawrence Weaver (1876-1930) has been described as ‘the first architectural critic in the modern sense of the word’. Between 1905 and 1917 he published 42 articles about Scottish architecture in Country Life – describing 18 castles and - [Reinventing Modern Architecture in Greece](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/reinventing-modern-architecture-in-greece/) - A talk by Dr. Marianna Charitonidou Reinventing Modern Architecture in Greece: From Sentimental Topography to Ekistics This lecture will focus on the work of Constantinos A. Doxiadis, Alison and Peter Smithson, Iannis Xenakis, Takis Zenetos, Aris Konstantinidis, and Dimitris Pikionis. It aims to show the role of interdisciplinarity in their creative strategies and the interplay between literature, philosophy, architecture, urban planning, and ecology in their thought and work. It will pay particular emphasis on how Doxiadis introduced ‘ekistics’ as a novel approach to understanding the science of human settlements. - [RIBA Wiltshire + Glove Factory Studios: Rammed Earth House](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/riba-wiltshire-glove-factory-studios-rammed-earth-house/) - Spend the evening with Tuckey Design Studio as they talk about their work with a focus on their pioneering project in Wiltshire.Join this evening talk hosted by RIBA and Glove Factory Studios to gain special insight into the approach, techniques and design of Rammed Earth House - a apecial homestead in Wiltshire, designed and pioneered - [RIBA Hampshire Bldg Tour: ‘Winchester College Sports Centre’ Design Engine](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/riba-hampshire-bldg-tour-winchester-college-sports-centre-design-engine/) - RIBA Hampshire Building Tour: ‘Winchester College Sports Centre’ by Design Engine ArchitectsThis season, RIBA Hampshire are celebrating the successes of our own Hampshire practices by hearing local practices talk about their work.On Thursday 16th October join Richard Jobson of Design Engine Architects on a guided tour of the new Winchester College Sports Centre, Southern Campus.The - [Art Deco Holloway: architectural delights of the 1930s](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/art-deco-holloway-architectural-delights-of-the-1930s/) - Holloway's main shopping area has a wealth of Jazz Age and Streamline Moderne architecture, all simply hiding in plain viewOn this guided walk, lasting just under two hours, we'll look at some marvellous 'statement' architecture constructed in the interwar years during a design period that decades later came to be identified as 'Art Deco'.The modernist - [Talk: 60 Gracechurch Street](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/talk-60-gracechurch-street/) - Join the City Architecture Forum’s Gracechurch Series to explore 60 Gracechurch St, a 37-storey tower in the City Cluster.Join the City Architecture Forum for the second exclusive event of the Gracechurch Series to learn about 60 Gracechurch Street, a recently consented 37-storey tower on the western edge of the City Cluster.Led by Sellar on behalf - [Les Forrester Modernity and Geometry in Architecture](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/les-forrester-modernity-and-geometry-in-architecture/) - Les is back for his third visit, bringing fresh architectural shots — soft tones, subtle colours, and a style that speaks volumes.We’re excited to welcome back Les Forrester ARPS, BA (Hons) for his third visit to our club. Les is a highly acclaimed UK-based photographer, celebrated for his fine art approach to architecture, landscapes, and - [RIBA Hampshire: 'Thoughts on Architecture' by Richard Jobson, Design Engine](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/riba-hampshire-thoughts-on-architecture-by-richard-jobson-design-engine/) - RIBA Hampshire 2025 Lecture Series: 'Thoughts on Architecture' by Richard Jobson, Design EngineThis season, we are celebrating the successes of our own Hampshire practices by hearing local practices talk about their work at home and abroad.To kick off the new series, 'Thoughts on Architecture' will be hosted by Richard Jobson of Design Engine Architects.Richard will - [Baltic Cinema: Talking To Monuments](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/baltic-cinema-talking-to-monuments/) - Three films by leading artists each explore the legacy of monuments and the function of memorialisation.Baltic Cinema: Talking To MonumentsThu 9 October | 18:30£6 Full price / £4 Students, under 18s, unwaged and 65+What are monuments for? What are they trying to tell us? Is it possible to open up a conversation with them — - [CRUNCH: Oblique Architectures: The Combinatory Urbanism of Iwona Buczkowska](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/crunch-oblique-architectures-the-combinatory-urbanism-of-iwona-buczkowska/) - Iwona Buczkowska discusses her radical housing projects and oblique designs, with responses from Nichola Barrington-Leach.AboutParis-based Iwona Buczkowska is one of the few architects of the late modern period in France to adopt strategies of 'combinatory' urbanism and oblique spatial design as part of a wider challenge to the standardised mass housing designs of the post-war - [Brutalist Poetry Workshops](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/brutalist-poetry-workshops/) - Discuss ... Write ... Perform. Raw verse constructed from blocks of untreated slab. Poetry of the Wetherspoon Generation.Poetry: artistic writing that stirs a reader’s imagination by using the lyrical arrangement of words. Brutalist poets are different. Their music is discordant. They work in the Gig Economy and they suffer. They drink too much. They’re in - [The Museum of Brutalist Architecture](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/the-museum-of-brutalist-architecture/) - A presentation on the upcoming Museum of Brutalist Architecture, by director Andy Costa, as part of our Southend is Brutal event series.A presentation on the exciting new Museum of Brutalist Architecture, by director Andy Costa, as part of our Southend is Brutal event series.Urban Learners' director Andy Costa will be speaking on the creation and - [Design Engine Architects tour of Winchester College Sports Centre for HODs](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/design-engine-architects-tour-of-winchester-college-sports-centre-for-hods/) - Join us for a tour of Winchester College Sports Centre with Design Engine Architects during Heritage Open Days!Discover the story behind one of Winchester’s most striking new buildings with a guided tour of Winchester College's Sports Centre, designed by local practice Design Engine Architects.This exclusive tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the design thinking, challenges, - [Richard Rogers: Talking Buildings Holiday workshop (ages 11-14)](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/richard-rogers-talking-buildings-holiday-workshop-ages-11-14/) - Join us for a one day workshop exploring modular design inspired by the work of architect Richard Rogers.Holiday Workshop (Ages 11-14)Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025Time: 11am-3pmCost: £12 p/pJoin us for an engaging 4-hour art workshop led by educator Rosie Fuller. Using a mixture of materials including cork and cocktail sticks to explore and create modular - [Shifting Perspectives: Scotland's Urban Architecture Through the Lens](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/shifting-perspectives-scotlands-urban-architecture-through-the-lens-2/) - The conference will explore how photography has shaped and recorded the urban architectural heritage of Scotland.SHIFTING PERSPECTIVES is a conference organised by Studies in Photography. It will explore how photography has shaped and recorded the urban architectural heritage of Scotland. By examining Scottish photography from the 1840s to the present day, architectural styles, photographic records, - [Women in Architecture 'Mochas and Mentoring' Mornings](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/women-in-architecture-mochas-and-mentoring-mornings/) - Join us for a speed-dating style CV and Portfolio Review session at our Mentoring Mornings!Join the Women in Architecture team for the next in our series Mentoring Mornings, where we will be encouraging conversation, collaboration and connections between women of all backgrounds, ages and career stages. An opportunity to connect face-to-face with like-minded women and - [Architecture Week '25](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/architecture-week-25/) - Get ready to dive into Architecture Week '25—a journey through design, heritage, and community.Join us for Architecture Week '25! We're excited to invite you to this year's Architecture Week at 78 Derngate. Mark your calendars for October 6th-10th 2025 at 6PM-8:00PM (Europe/London time) and immerse yourself in the world of architecture. Whether you're a professional, - [Le Corbusier: an architecture of nature and humanity](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/le-corbusier-an-architecture-of-nature-and-humanity/) - A talk by Mike TonkinAs a wandering observer seeking firsthand experience, I have spent many years of my life travelling and photographing nature and people in places around the world. This has created a body of knowledge informing the storytelling apporach in the work undertaken by Tonkin Liu.My collection of photographs spans over 50 years - [Brutalism for Beginners](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/brutalism-for-beginners-2/) - Experience London's Brutalist architecture and social history in this highly rated walk & talk !Brutalism for Beginners a highly rated architecture & history experience with over 100 5* reviews on Airbnb, Tripadvisor & Google. Now entering its fifth year in 2022, it was initially designed as a 'walking conversation' among non-architects who love architecture. However - [Alternative Domesticities](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/alternative-domesticities/) - A public discussion accompanying the exhibition Alternative Domesticities, with Dr Alistair Fair and Prof Fiona McLachlanThis public discussion accompanies the exhibition Alternative Domesticities, which presents contemporary photographs and drawings of three experimental housing projects across the central belt of Scotland, all constructed during the 1960s: Cuthill Housing in Prestonpans, Park 3 West in Cumbernauld, and - [Modernism Walk](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/modernism-walk/) - A walk highlighting the hits and misses of Modernism in HuddersfieldModernism has been with us for a century. Huddersfield embraced architectural modernism in its own way. Local stone has often been used as a medium by mid twentieth century architects who explored new thinking in architecture. Architectural researcher and writer Chris Marsden will lead a - [Look At The Estate We're In – philanthropy and social housing in Islington](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/look-at-the-estate-were-in-philanthropy-and-social-housing-in-islington/) - An architectural appreciation tour looking at some well-designed Victorian and early 20th century housing developmentsThis walking tour showcases a variety of well-designed social housing developments in the Upper Street area.We'll visit impressive Victorian, Edwardian and pre-WWII dwellings made possible by innovative benefactors and independent housing trusts as well as early London County Council estates and - [Social Housing Making the case](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/social-housing-making-the-case/) - Guided Walks and WorkshopA workshop and walks to explore what makes social housing special in Somers Town, Camden.We aim to build the case to for a conservation area on the basis of social housing Somers Town where examples from 100 years can be found.You can help - explore and record the social housing heritage through - [University of Leicester - Campus architecture tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/university-of-leicester-campus-architecture-tour/) - A unique opportunity to discover more about the notable range and importance of the University of Leicester campus architecture.Meet outside the entrance of the David Wilson Library near the sculpture (Flight, by Helaine Blumenfeld).What3Words location: https://what3words.com/spend.driver.detectInteractive campus mapPDF campus mapShort walk - under 1 Km (0.5 miles), steady pace. 1 hour with information stops.A unique - [London Festival of Architecture Takeover](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/london-festival-of-architecture-takeover/) - NOW Gallery presents three architectural collectives: Citizen Architects, Black Females in Architecture & Somali Architecture this Summer!NOW Gallery presents three architectural collectives: Citizen Architects, Black Females in Architecture & Somali Architecture this Summer!This June, as part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA), NOW Gallery presents three architectural exhibitions by collectives including Citizen Architects, Black - [Architectural Visions: A Journey Through Film Archives](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/architectural-visions-a-journey-through-film-archives/) - Explore the structures that are the heart and landscape of our communities at this archive film screening for Norfolk Heritage Open Days.Join us for an afternoon of architectural exploration as we present a special screening of archive footage capturing the evolution of urban design. At the heart of the event is Anglia Square, Norwich—a landmark - [Walking Tour - Modern Architecture in Blackheath](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/walking-tour-modern-architecture-in-blackheath/) - A walk led by Ana Sutherlandmeeting at corner of Lee Road with Blackheath Park, SE3Photograph by Pierce ScourfieldWe will be visiting a series of Span estates (1954-1984) by Eric Lyons, as well as one-off houses by a series of architects including Patrick Gwynne, Walter Greaves and Peter Moro.Ana will explain the history of Span and the origins of the buildings, as well as the - [Park Hill Tour - Walk the Streets in the Sky](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/park-hill-tour-walk-the-streets-in-the-sky-3/) - Explore a brutalist icon and its bold reinventionPark Hill has been a visible landmark on the Sheffield skyline for over 60 years. It is considered of international importance due to being the first built example of external access decks (known as Streets in the Sky) and was awarded Grade II* listing in 1998. There followed - [FRAGMENTS OF TOMORROW – Modernism Lost & Found in City of London](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/fragments-of-tomorrow-modernism-lost-found-in-city-of-london-2/) - An walking tour poring over, under and on-top-of the architectural monuments and what might've been of the postwar City of LondonAfter the Second World War, London looked to the future. Recovering from the destruction of the blitz and seeking to finally banish the decrepid Victorian city, in the 1950s and 60s the city embraced modernism - [RCP Museum Late: London Festival of Architecture special](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/rcp-museum-late-london-festival-of-architecture-special/) - Join us for an evening celebrating the London Festival of Architecture with a guided tour, archive materials on display and more.For 500 years, the Royal College of Physicians has given a professional voice to doctors. Today, its Grade I listed headquarters in Regent’s Park is the centre of a worldwide medical community. Join us to - [The Beecroft is Brutal](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/the-beecroft-is-brutal/) - A talk on the architecture of the beautifully brutalist Beecroft Art Gallery and surrounding civic buildings, as part of Southend is Brutal.A talk covering the history and architecture of the beautifully brutalist Beecroft Art Gallery and surrounding civic buildings, as part of our 'Southend is Brutal' event series.Kicking off our day of talks and tours - [Walking Tour – Around Tripcock Ness – The History of the Thamesmead Area](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/walking-tour-around-tripcock-ness-the-history-of-the-thamesmead-area/) - A walk that tells the story of the Woolwich Arsenal, Thamesmead and a dangerous bend in the river Thames called Tripcock Ness This is the fourth of a series of walks following the Thames from London out towards the Thames Estuary, looking at industrial, maritime and military history. The walk takes in an area that - [Young Voices Shaping Playful Spaces](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/young-voices-shaping-playful-spaces/) - Explore a display of young people’s ideas for playful spaces in the city, then join us for a multi-generational panel discussion.Explore a display of young people’s ideas for playful spaces in the city, then join us for a multi-generational panel discussion. Event part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA).DiscussionUrban Learners bring together diverse perspectives - [Modern Buildings in Blackheath and Greenwich Modern Buildings in Blackheath](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/modern-buildings-in-blackheath-and-greenwich-modern-buildings-in-blackheath/) - A talk by Ana SutherlandTo celebrate her new book, Ana Francisco Sutherland will discuss the research behind the publication and present a selection of featured projects. Her talk will explore the history of Span estates (1954–1984) and the influential work of Eric Lyons, alongside one-off houses designed by architects such as Patrick Gwynne, Walter Greaves - [Evening Tour of Space House](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/evening-tour-of-space-house/) - An evening tour of Grade II listed mid-century modern office tower Space House.Join Seaforth Land, Squire & Partners and Atelier Ten, for an evening tour of Space House, following its four-year transformation.The Grade II-listed modernist icon, originally designed by George Marsh and Richard Seifert, is known for its distinctive cylindrical tower and concrete façade, which - [The Modernist City in the 21st Century](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/the-modernist-city-in-the-21st-century/) - An event exploring the status of the modernist city today and what aspects of its legacy – built and idealistic – should be preserved.Marking the close of Concrete Dreams, this event explores the status of the modernist city today and what aspects of its legacy – built and idealistic – should be preserved.During the 20th - [Casting in Concrete & Plaster (Thus & Fri, 18 - 19 Sept 2025)](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/casting-in-concrete-plaster-thus-fri-18-19-sept-2025/) - In this 2 day workshop, students will be constructing and casting shapes, and are encouraged to experiment with different finishes.Participants will have the opportunity to think through making and explore material qualities hands-on.This workshop is designed to both introduce participants to the methods and processes involved in casting and moulding in plaster and concrete, whilst - [Concrete Imaginings – part of RE/Walk Inspiral 10th Anniversary Festival](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/concrete-imaginings-part-of-re-walk-inspiral-10th-anniversary-festival/) - Concrete imaginings is an Inspiral meander through the edgelands of London to the industrial heritage of the widening Thames, with drawing.Concrete ImaginingsAfternoon 31st May 3:30 – 6pmWe meet outside main entrance of Rainham Station before walking towards Rainham Marshes.Concrete imaginings is an Inspiral meander walk through the edgelands of London to the industrial heritage of - [Livingston Public Art Walking Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/livingston-public-art-walking-tour/) - Dr Andrew Demetrius (University of St Andrews) leads a walking tour of the public art in Livingston, West LothianJoin us for this special event hosted by the Scottish Society for Art History. Dr Andrew Demetrius (University of St Andrews) leads a walking tour of the public art in Livingston, West Lothian.Livingston was established as a - [Codename Mulberry - Top Secret D-Day Site, WWII Guided Tour 11am](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/codename-mulberry-top-secret-d-day-site-wwii-guided-tour-11am/) - On the New Forest coast, visit the best-preserved construction site of the WWII Mulberry Harbour project - one of D-Day's biggest secrets!For the D-Day Normandy landings in 1944, the Allies needed harbours to offload soldiers, vehicles and equipment. As the enemy were unlikely to allow any to be captured without a fight, a plan was - [Lansbury Estate Brutalist Tour in Poplar](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/lansbury-estate-brutalist-tour-in-poplar/) - A One-Off Guided Tour of the Lansbury Estate in Poplar- run by Brutalist London and guided by Thaddeus Zupancic (Author of London Estates)WHAT DOES THE TOUR INCLUDE?Led by our expert guide Thaddeus (author of London Estates), the tour takes you across the estate where you will get to explore the site’s little-known nooks and crannies, - [Against All Odds: Class and Resistance in the Arts](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/against-all-odds-class-and-resistance-in-the-arts/) - Join us for a powerful discussion on class, creativity, and resilience in the arts.Against All Odds: Class and Resistance in the ArtsJoin us for a powerful discussion on class, creativity, and resilience in the arts. Against All Odds brings together a stellar panel of artists and writers who have challenged barriers and defied expectations. From - [The Barbican Renewal Project](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/the-barbican-renewal-project/) - The Barbican Renewal ProjectIn January 2025, world-famous multi-arts centre, the Barbican confirmed an ambitious renewal project, aiming to revitalise some of its most iconic spaces led partly by Allies and Morrison. This session explores the history of this brutalist architectural masterpiece, how the use of the internal space has evolved, what prompted the plans and - [Free Photography Programme: Walk, Talk, Click!](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/free-3-week-photography-programme-walk-talk-click/) - Photography Programme taking in the history & architecture of Abbey Wood and surrounds. Starts on Saturday 14th June at 11am. Learn and share stories about local history and architecture whilst testing & improving your photography skills around south Thamesmead. This three week programme will be led by Amanda Eatwell who is a documentary and fine - [State of the Art: Bridging Cultures & Narratives in Contemporary Art](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/state-of-the-art-bridging-cultures-narratives-in-contemporary-art/) - An inspiring art event exploring identity, curation, and community with leading voices in contemporary art.State of the Art: Bridging Cultures & Narratives in Contemporary Art in partnership with art'otel hotel is an intimate gathering of artists, curators, and collectors exploring the evolving landscape of contemporary art.What to Expect:In-depth panel discussions with leading voices in art - [Culture in Space](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/culture-in-space/) - Culture in Space will explore approaches to the buildings, places, and networks in the city that might allow them to grow and flourish.CULTURE IN SPACEHosted by Sheffield based social enterprise Studio Polpo, Culture in Space will explore approaches to the buildings, places, and networks in the city that might allow them to grow and flourish. - [Archives in Focus: Art Deco in The London Archives](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/archives-in-focus-art-deco-in-the-london-archives/) - Enjoy a short talk and view a selection of original materials in Art Deco style.1925 was the year that the style we know today as Art Deco was first named. The style celebrated modernisation and mechanisation while drawing on timeworn traditions. Art Deco architecture quickly became a favourite for buildings associated with the modern age.Join - [ACAN! "Hug the Building!"](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/acan-hug-the-building/) - An interactive website for mapping the value of historic buildings threatened with 21st century demolition across the UK.The Demolition Map aims to gather information on threatened, demolished, or saved buildings, across the UK, helping our campaign to stop demolition, as a critical step towards Net Zero! You can find more details here: https://www.demolitionmap.uk/mapJoin and support - [Reimagining Colonial History in the Built Environment](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/reimagining-colonial-history-in-the-built-environment/) - The purpose of this one-day workshop is to bring together projects seeking to challenge the heritage of empire in the built environmentReimagining Colonial History in the Built EnvironmentDate : 3 April 2025Time : 10:15am-5:15pmWhere : Third Floor, The Africa Centre, LondonThe last decade has seen a rise in initiatives designed to problematise colonial history not - [Renovating Modernism. Less is More: The demolition of the Heygate Estate](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/renovating-modernism-less-is-more-the-demolition-of-the-heygate-estate/) - It is now over ten years since the Heygate Estate in Southwark was demolished. A panel of experts will discuss what we have learnt from thisIt is now over ten years since the Heygate Estate in Southwark was demolished to make way for new developments. A panel of experts will discuss what we have learnt - [Art Deco in The London Archives (In-Person)](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/art-deco-in-the-london-archives-in-person/) - An illustrated talk about Art Deco1925 was the year that the style we now know as Art Deco was first named. The style celebrated modernization and mechanization while drawing on timeless traditions. Art Deco architecture quickly became a favourite for buildings associated with the modern age. Join us for an illustrated talk to see how - [BookshopLATES... The Housing Film](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/bookshoplates-the-housing-film/) - Johnny Rodger discusses the representation of housing on film with Karen Anderson PRIASJoin Johnny Rodger, Professor of Urban Literature at Glasgow School of Art, as he discusses the themes of his recent book The Housing Film with RIAS President Karen Anderson.About the book:The Housing Film examines how a century of realities and possibilities in domestic - [Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/twentieth-century-seaside-architecture/) - Based on Kathryn Ferry's new book of the same title, this talk explores how seaside buildings changed between 1920 and 2000.Based on Kathryn’s new book of the same title, this talk explores how seaside buildings changed between 1920 and 2000. Though this period covers both the heyday and the dramatic decline in popularity of the - [Delightful Fun: a Cedric Price Thinkbelt for our times – Opening Symposium](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/delightful-fun-a-cedric-price-thinkbelt-for-our-times-opening-symposium/) - A collaborative project between a network of UK schools of architecture to celebrate the legacy of Cedric Price (1934-2003).The event will take place in the Wash HousesPresentations by:Samantha Hardingham: author of Cedric Price Works 1952-2003 and Year 3 studio tutor with John Walter (Uni of Westminster)Nick Jackson: Director at ARUPsEleanor Jolliffe: Associate at Allies and - [Pioneers of Graphic Design: Mucha, Teige, Sutnar, and Šašek](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/pioneers-of-graphic-design-mucha-teige-sutnar-and-sasek/) - Explore the impact of Czech design legends Mucha, Teige, Sutnar, and Šašek. Join experts for talks and a panel on visual culture.The history of both Czech and global graphic design would be incomplete without the groundbreaking contributions of Czech artists whose work transcended borders and shaped visual culture worldwide. This event explores the lasting impact - [URBAN STEW - Architecture & Upheaval Through Bankside](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/urban-stew-architecture-upheaval-through-bankside/) - A walking tour exploring freedom and chaos, architecture and reform, through one of London’s most eclectic and intense urban districts.Unrestrained by the bylaws, manners and conventions of the City and Westminster across the Thames, Bankside evolved in its own way. Situated at the southern gateway to the old city, it grew in the 16th century - [THIS IS NOW! - The Architecture of The 21st Century City](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/this-is-now-the-architecture-of-the-21st-century-city-2/) - A walking tour exploring the shifting shape of contemporary architecture through the latest additions of The City of London.The Square Mile is London's contemporary architectural playground and a space of perpetual change. Amidst the unlikely framework of the capital's most ancient streets, a suite of ever more dazzling monuments to international finance and global commerce - [CROWNED WITH GREEN – The Architecture of Bloomsbury](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/crowned-with-green-the-architecture-of-bloomsbury/) - A walking tour exploring architecture, planning and controversy through one of London's greenest urban grids, Bloomsbury.Long associated as a place of artists, bohemians and scholars, Bloomsbury is a neighbourhood alive with architecture and abundant with green. Laid out with aristocratic mansions at the city's edge in the 17th century, it leapt northwards in the 1800s - [Paint The Sheffield Skyline, Sheffield](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/paint-the-sheffield-skyline-sheffield/) - Sip and Paint The Sheffield Skyline! Looking for a creative night in Sheffield? Join us for a sip and paint experience at The Waggon & Horses in Millhouses Park! This event is inspired by Rehneesa Hafeez‘s Sheffield Skyline painting. Take home your own slice of technicolour Sheffield. Unleash your creativity – wine glass or prosecco - [Shifting Perspectives: Scotland's Urban Architecture Through the Lens](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/shifting-perspectives-scotlands-urban-architecture-through-the-lens/) - The conference will explore how photography has shaped and recorded the urban architectural heritage of Scotland.Shifting Perspectives will explore how photography has shaped and recorded the urban architectural heritage of Scotland. By examining Scottish photography from the 1840s to the present day, architectural styles, photographic records, and the influence of new technologies, the conference will - [Alphaville](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/alphaville/) - An agent wrecks the main computer on another planet.15.05.2025: Alphaville - 1965 - Jean-Luc GodardAn agent wrecks the main computer on another planet.Alphaville: une étrange aventure de Lemmy Caution (Alphaville: A Strange Adventure of Lemmy Caution) is a French New Wave tech noir film written and directed by Jean-Luc Godard. It won the Golden Bear - [Civic Centre - WA - Walking Tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/civic-centre-wa-walking-tour/) - With Newcastle City GuidesMeet and finish on Ceremonial Way.Newcastle Civic Centre is a venue like no other - it is a combination of our rich history, long lasting traditions, flexibility, and authentic modernist architecture, making it a true modern classic. Explore behind the scenes of this architectural gem, the centre of Newcastle’s governance. Discover where - [Lincoln Modern - Walter Gropius and J. Quincy Adams](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/lincoln-modern-walter-gropius-and-j-quincy-adams/) - Dana Robbat (USA) tells us about Walter Gropius and J. Quincy Adams and the Cultivation of a Modern community in Lincoln, Massachusetts, USAA quiet revolution was sparked in 1938 when the great revolutionary leader of the European Modern Movement, German architect Walter Gropius, moved to Lincoln, Massachusetts. His meeting with J. Quincy Adams, a young - [House and Garden Open Day - Turn End and Middle Turn, Haddenham](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/house-and-garden-open-day-turn-end-and-middle-turn-haddenham/) - A very special opportunity to visit 2 houses on the Turn End estate designed and built by architect Peter Aldington, OBE.A very special opportunity to visit 2 houses on the Turn End estate. Turn End and Middle Turn have a similar plan around a courtyard garden and the same simple and honest use of materials - [City Drawing Masterclass](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/city-drawing-masterclass/) - Sharpen your drawings skills and understanding of the city in this special Masterclass series led by artist Mark Bletcher.Sharpen your drawings skills and understanding of the city in the second iteration of this special Masterclass series led by artist Mark Bletcher.Running across May and June 2025, the second iteration of the City Drawing Masterclass will - [Renovating Modernism. Less is More: Renovating the Bauhaus in Dessau](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/renovating-modernism-less-is-more-renovating-the-bauhaus-in-dessau/) - Brenne Architekten will share their experiences in restoring significant modernist landmarks, including the Bauhaus in Dessau.Winfried Brenne and his son Fabian, partners at the renowned Berlin-based architecture firm Brenne Architekten, will share their experiences in restoring significant modernist landmarks. Their talk will cover the renovation of the Bauhaus Building in Dessau, the Federal School in - [Walking Tour - Modernist Hampstead](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/walking-tour-modernist-hampstead-2/) - In this walking tour we'll discover the revolutionary Modernist homes and idealistic architecture built in Hampstead in the 1930s onwards .Discover the revolutionary Modernist homes and idealistic architecture built in Hampstead in the 1930s such as The Sun House by Maxwell Fry, and 66 Frognal by Connell Ward and Lucas. Much of the architecture echoed - [Free Photography Programme: Walk, Talk, Click!](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/free-photography-programme-walk-talk-click/) - 3-week Photography Programme taking in local history & architecture. Includes tour of Crossness Pumping Station. From Sunday 27 April,11am.Learn and share stories about local history and architecture whilst testing & improving your photography skills around south Thamesmead. This three week programme will be led by Amanda Eatwell who is a documentary and fine art photographer. - [Modernist Islington](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/modernist-islington-2/) - A walk exploring the social, political and architectural legacy of early 20th century and post-war Islington and ClerkenwellAt Modernist Islington, I'll introduce you to the social, political and architectural background of early 20th century London. We will visit Berthold Lubetkin's significant works there : the ground breaking estates at Bevin Court, Spa Green, and Priory - [Park Hill Tour - Walk the Streets in the Sky](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/park-hill-tour-walk-the-streets-in-the-sky-2/) - Explore a brutalist icon and its bold reinventionPark Hill has been a visible landmark on the Sheffield skyline for over 60 years. It is considered of international importance due to being the first built example of external access decks (known as Streets in the Sky) and was awarded Grade II* listing in 1998. There followed - [SOUTH BANK - Architecture, Politics & Play Things](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/south-bank-architecture-politics-play-things-3/) - A walking tour exploring the architecture, landscape, politics and battlegrounds of London's most perpetual of playscapes - The South Bank!Flood plain, industrial wharf and ‘tonic for the nation’ - over the past 80 years the Southbank has been all these things and today its distinct landscape is the outcome of concerted efforts to comprehensively reimagine - [BookshopLATES... Concrete Dreams](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/bookshoplates-concrete-dreams/) - Join the award-winning artists of Recollective to discover Cumbernauld Town Centre through the eyes of its residents, past and present.Join writer Alison Irvine, photographer and filmmaker Chris Leslie and illustrator Mitch Miller as they present their new book Concrete Dreams: The Rise & Fall of Cumbernauld Town Centre. The book captures the complex legacy of - [Architecture Photo Walk](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/architecture-photo-walk-3/) - Discover the Brutalist architecture and public gardens on this photo walk around the Barbican EstateIf you love the Barbican architecture and would like to discover different ways to photograph its Brutalist buildings, then join this architecture photo walk.The photo walk will explore the Barbican Estate from the perspective of its green spaces as well as - [Brutal Barbican](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/brutal-barbican/) - We explore the modernist housing estate which rose from the ashes of the Blitz.The Brutalist film excited interest in a radical phenomenon of 20th century Modernist British architecture. Join London Historians member Colin Davey, City Guide and former property development lawyer, for a wander around the dominant London development out of the ashes of WW2. - [Alexandra Road Estate Brutalist Tours](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/alexandra-road-estate-brutalist-tours-3/) - Unique Guided Tours of the Alexandra Road Estate aka Alexandra & Ainsworth Estate - run monthly by Brutalist LondonWHAT DOES THE TOUR INCLUDE?Led by our expert guides, the tour takes you across the estate where you will get to explore the site’s little-known nooks and crannies, entry into one of the guide's flat which has - [Light Lines and Concrete: Architectural Photography Workshop on the Thames](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/light-lines-and-concrete-architectural-photography-workshop-on-the-thames/) - Capture striking architectural images on a guided workshop along the Thames, led by experts. Learn, shoot, and refine your skills!Discover how to capture striking architectural images in this hands-on workshop. Following a carefully curated route along the Thames—starting at the Tate Modern—you’ll explore and photograph a diverse range of architectural styles, from Brutalist to Modern, - [Exhibition Launch - Brutal Glasgow](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/exhibition-launch-brutal-glasgow/) - Explore Glasgow’s love-hate relationship with Brutalism through this interactive multimedia exhibitionExplore Glasgow’s love-hate relationship with Brutalism through this interactive multimedia exhibition, curated by Rachel Loughran and featuring the work of Glasgow based illustrator Nebo Peklo (Natalie Tweedie), well known for her distinctive illustrations of buildings and places in the city.Journey from Anniesland Tower to the - [Park Hill Tour – Walk the Streets in the Sky](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/park-hill-tour-walk-the-streets-in-the-sky/) - Explore a brutalist icon and its bold reinvention Park Hill has been a visible landmark on the Sheffield skyline for over 60 years. It is considered of international importance due to being the first built example of external access decks (known as Streets in the Sky) and was awarded Grade II* listing in 1998. There - [Modernism Remodelled 2025](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/modernism-remodelled-2025/) - A conference on modernism and/or the contemporary cultural scenes. For scholars, academics, and artists of all disciplines!The London Arts-Based Research CentreModernism Remodelled 2025A Transdisciplinary ConferenceMarch 8-10, 2025Where:March 8-9: In person participation at Cambridge University & onlineMarch 10: Fully onlinePlease note: The conference program and timing will be communicated to all attendees a few days prior - [Concrete Futures - architecture walking tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/concrete-futures-architecture-walking-tour/) - Join photographer and educator Anthony Palmer for this Brutalist architecture walking tour of two celebrated housing estates in East London.Join photographer and educator Anthony Palmer for a walking tour of two Brutalist housing schemes in east London; the Balfron Tower (Erno Goldfinger) and Robin Hood Gardens Estate (Alison and Peter Smithson) which were both designed - [Brutalist London Architectural Photography Workshop](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/brutalist-london-architectural-photography-workshop/) - Brutalist London Architectural Photography Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop capturing the raw beauty of Brutalist architecture in London through photography! Come join us for a hands-on architectural photography workshop in the heart of London! Learn how to capture the unique beauty of brutalist architecture with guidance from experienced photographers. This in-person event will - [Urban Explorers: Byker Estate](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/urban-explorers-byker-estate/) - Explore the architecture of Newcastle’s fabled Byker Estate in this walking tour led by artist and photographer Euan Lynn.Explore the architecture of Newcastle’s fabled Byker Estate in this walking tour led by artist and photographer Euan Lynn.The Byker Estate, designed by a team led by Ralph Erskine, is an internationally-renowned example of mass social housing. - [Expanded Cinema: Spatial Traces](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/expanded-cinema-spatial-traces/) - In collaboration with Captivate Spatial Modelling Research GroupIn collaboration with Captivate Spatial Modelling Research Group “[R]uins evoke an aesthetics of disorder, surprise and sensuality, offering ghostly glimpses into the past and a tactile encounter with space and materiality.” (Tim Edensor - Industrial Ruins: Space, Aesthetics and Materiality). This site-specific performance will extend architectures through sound and projection - [Archigram Ten](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/archigram-ten/) - Join us for the book launch of Archigram Ten.Archigram speculated on the nature of architecture in ways that influenced a generation. In an era defined by the space race, the group’s exploration of movable structures and modular systems stretched far beyond known technologies or co­temporary realities. Archigram magazine became the platform for exploring many of - [BookshopLATES... Building Modern Scotland](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/bookshoplates-building-modern-scotland/) - Dr Alistair Fair and Dr Valerie Wright discuss the architectural and social history of Scotland's New TownsJoin Alistair Fair, Valerie Wright and their fellow researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow for a discussion of their Leverhulme Trust funded project, Building a Modern Scotland: The New Towns, c. 1947-2017.About the book:Combining architectural and social - [Manchester: the original modern city](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/manchester-the-original-modern-city/) - A talk on Modernist architecture by Eddy Rhead, co-founder of The Modernist Society.Manchester, built on the foundations of industrial capitalism and shaped by nonconformist thinking, provided the perfect crucible for modernist ideas to flourish. From the pioneers of the Industrial Revolution through to the technological breakthroughs of the 20th century, Manchester has consistently been at - [Power from the Glens](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/power-from-the-glens/) - Dr Harriet Richardson Blakeman joins Dr Alistair Fair to explore the evolving architecture of hydroelectricity.A key element of rural Scotland's 20th-century modernisation was the construction of hydroelectric power stations, which brought reliable electricity to thousands of homes. Dr Harriet Richardson Blakeman joins Dr Alistair Fair to explore the evolving architecture of hydroelectricity, show how the - [AIA UK Movie Night: Green Over Gray](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/aia-uk-movie-night-green-over-gray/) - This film explores the green architecture revolution through four projects designed by Emilio Ambasz.Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025Time: 19:00 - 20:30Venue: BFI Screening Room, 21 Stephen Street, London, W1T 1LNCES Credits: Estimated 1.5 LUs for AIA Members DescriptionEmilio Ambasz, born in Argentina in 1943, is an architect and industrial designer who also served as a - [Rooted in Place: Exploring How Design Choices Shape Communities](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/rooted-in-place-exploring-how-design-choices-shape-communities/) - Architects and professionals examine how regional traditions, materials and community shape architectural practices.Rooted in Place: Exploring How Design Choices Shape CommunitiesThis panel brings together architects and professionals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds to examine how regional traditions, materials and community shape architectural practices across all project scales, from a small local school in Nepal to - [‘Health is greater than history’? Conserving Edinburgh's Social Housing](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/health-is-greater-than-history-conserving-edinburghs-social-housing/) - How far do conservation principles apply when the subject isn't an A-listed castle or country house, but public housing?This event is part of SHBT's Challenging Conservation 24/25 lecture series.Speakers:Steven Robb - Historic Environment ScotlandCarl Baker - Collective ArchitectureHow far do conservation principles apply when the subject isn't an A-listed castle or country house, but public - [A Life in Bat'a Modernism: Straight Lines, Flat Roofs & Planned Communities](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/a-life-in-bata-modernism-straight-lines-flat-roofs-planned-communities-2/) - Sir John Tusa, born in Zlín, Moravia, talks about the influence of Modernist architecture on his life and work - [Resonance pres: Béton Brut 03](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/resonance-pres-beton-brut-03/) - Electronic Music for Industrial PurposeBéton brut (French pronunciation: [betɔ̃ bʁyt]) is architectural concrete that is left unfinished after being cast, displaying the patterns and seams imprinted on it by the formwork.[1] Béton brut is not a material itself, but rather a way of using concrete. The term comes from French and means “raw concrete”.A refusal. - [An Evolving Identity: Colour at Cables Wynd House and Linksview House](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/an-evolving-identity-colour-at-cables-wynd-house-and-linksview-house/) - Professor Fiona McLachlan, will discuss the role of painting as a tool for discussion and collaborative practice.Retrofitting 20th-century modernist buildings offers an opportunity to consider how change can be accommodated as part of an evolving identity. Drawing on her collaboration with Collective Architecture and ongoing research on colour, Professor Fiona McLachlan, University of Edinburgh, will - [This Was The Future: Eco-Brutalism](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/this-was-the-future-eco-brutalism/) - Can we align Brutalism’s boldness and transformative energy to an ecological agenda?Can we align Brutalism’s boldness and transformative energy to an ecological agenda?Over the last fifteen years, Brutalism has experienced an extraordinary revival and reassessment: from being near universally reviled to becoming the subject of numerous books and exhibitions, and featuring in everything from art - [The Brutalist (18)](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/the-brutalist-18/) - The ticket includes a free talk with Rachel Loughran, curator of The Brutal Glasgow Exhibition, at 5:00pm in the Community Room.English, 3hr35min including 15min interval, 18The ticket includes a free talk with Rachel Loughran, curator of The Brutal Glasgow Exhibition, at 5:00pm in the Community Room.With 10 Oscar nominations and nine Baftas, The Brutalist is - [Alexandra Road Estate Brutalist Tours](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/alexandra-road-estate-brutalist-tours-2/) - Unique Guided Tours of the Alexandra Road Estate aka Alexandra & Ainsworth Estate - run monthly by Brutalist LondonWHAT DOES THE TOUR INCLUDE?Led by our expert guides, the tour takes you across the estate where you will get to explore the site’s little-known nooks and crannies, entry into one of the guide's flat which has - [Festive Farrell: Brutalist Baubles](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/festive-farrell-brutalist-baubles/) - A series of hands-on workshops teaching you simple tricks and techniques to create an awesome architectural Christmas.Throughout December we will be hosting a series of workshops teaching participants how to create clever Christmas makes using simple materials like, paper, cardboard, tissue, and willow.What to Expect?Hands-on making: get stuck in with innovative creative process and materials.Learn - [Symposium: Architecture and the Moving Image](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/symposium-architecture-and-the-moving-image/) - A series exploring the relationship between film and architecture. With Amie Siegel, François Penz, Louise Radinger and Tina di Carlo.Architecture and the Moving ImageWhat can we learn from the points of contact between Architecture and Film?This series of talks and screenings is concerned with a dialectic relationshipbetween the production of images and the proliferation of - [Sustainable Style: Interior Design and Architecture for Greener Living](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/sustainable-style-interior-design-and-architecture-for-greener-living/) - Join us for Sustainable Style, where we'll explore how interior design and architecture can help us live greener lives!Welcome to Sustainable Style: Interior Design and Architecture for Greener Living!Join us for an inspiring panel event on sustainability in interior design and architecture, where leading experts will share their insights on making smarter design choices that - [Architecture Photo Walk](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/architecture-photo-walk-2/) - Discover the architecture on this photo walk around the Barbican EstateIf you love visiting the Barbican for its architecture and would like to discover more about it and different ways to photograph it, then join this architecture photo walk.The two hour walk explores the Barbican Estate from the dramatic perspectives of its highwalks and public - [Alexandra Road Estate Brutalist Tours](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/alexandra-road-estate-brutalist-tours/) - Unique Guided Tours of the Alexandra Road Estate aka Alexandra & Ainsworth Estate - run monthly by Brutalist LondonWHAT DOES THE TOUR INCLUDE?Led by our expert guides, the tour takes you across the estate where you will get to explore the site’s little-known nooks and crannies, entry into one of the guide's flat which has - [A life in Bata Modernism - Straight Lines, Flat Roofs & Planned Communities](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/a-life-in-bata-modernism-straight-lines-flat-roofs-planned-communities/) - A Docomomo Talk by Sir John TusaSir John Tusa is a highly distinguished British arts administrator, radio and television journalist and writer.John was born in Zlín in Czechoslovakia in 1936 into a world on the brink of war, arriving in England in 1939 at the age of 3.Two days before the German occupation of Czechoslovakia on 15 - [Suzana Antonakaki: A 'Peripheral' Female Voice in Modern Architecture](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/suzana-antonakaki-a-peripheral-female-voice-in-modern-architecture/) - Join architecture historian Stelios Giamarelos in celebrating the work of acclaimed Greek architect, Suzana Antonakaki (1935-2020).Re-centring overlooked women in the history of modern architecture has reinvigorated debates in the field. But most of these recent studies focus on female practitioners who worked in the Western European and North American ‘centres’ of modern architecture. As a - [Walking Tour - Modernist Hampstead](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/walking-tour-modernist-hampstead/) - In this walking tour we'll discover the revolutionary Modernist homes and idealistic architecture built in Hampstead in the 1930s onwards .Discover the revolutionary Modernist homes and idealistic architecture built in Hampstead in the 1930s such as The Sun House by Maxwell Fry, and 66 Frognal by Connell Ward and Lucas. Much of the architecture echoed - [Fire, Water, Modernism](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/fire-water-modernism/) - Fire, Water, Modernism is an immersive journey through the majestic post-war architecture of the City of London.Fire, Water, Modernism is an immersive journey through the majestic post-war architecture of the City of London. We'll discover the ancient origins of London, and understand the ways the Square Mile's historic boundaries, heritage and customs might have informed - [SOUTH BANK - Architecture, Politics & Play Things](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/south-bank-architecture-politics-play-things-2/) - A walking tour exploring the architecture, landscape, politics and battlegrounds of London's most perpetual of playscapes - The South Bank!Flood plain, industrial wharf and ‘tonic for the nation’ - over the past 80 years the Southbank has been all these things and today its distinct landscape is the outcome of concerted efforts to comprehensively reimagine - [Modernist Islington](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/modernist-islington/) - A walk exploring the social, political and architectural legacy of early 20th century and post-war Islington and ClerkenwellAt Modernist Islington, I'll introduce you to the social, political and architectural background of early 20th century London. We will visit Berthold Lubetkin's significant works there : the ground breaking estates at Bevin Court, Spa Green, and Priory - [FRAGMENTS OF TOMORROW – Modernism Lost & Found in City of London](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/fragments-of-tomorrow-modernism-lost-found-in-city-of-london/) - A walking tour poring over, under and on-top-of the architectural monuments and what might've been of the postwar City of LondonAfter the Second World War, London looked to the future. Recovering from the destruction of the blitz and seeking to banish the decrepid Victorian city, in the 1950s and 60s it embraced modernism and embarked - [Brutalist Poplar](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/brutalist-poplar/) - From New Town Blues to High Rise Utopias, experience Britain's Modernist Art, Brutalist Architecture, and post-war ambitionAt Brutalist Poplar, I will take you to London’s Docklands, where we will explore Robin Hood Gardens, a landmark of the country’s New Brutalist aesthetic, and a controversial symbol of council estate design failure. It is now under demolition, - [Brutalism for Beginners](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/brutalism-for-beginners/) - Experience London's Brutalist architecture and social history in this highly rated walk & talk !Brutalism for Beginners a highly rated architecture & history experience with over 100 5* reviews on Airbnb, Tripadvisor & Google. Now entering its fifth year in 2022, it was initially designed as a 'walking conversation' among non-architects who love architecture. However - [Brutalist Bootcamp at Alexandra & Ainsworth Estate](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/brutalist-bootcamp-at-alexandra-ainsworth-estate/) - Outdoor exercise class for all abilities: Improve strength and conditioning through circuits, HIIT, and functional fitnessWelcome to the Brutalist Bootcamp at Alexandra & Ainsworth Estate!Kick start your weekend on Saturday mornings at 10:30 AM for a unique fitness experience in the iconic Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate.Join us at our outdoor exercise session: Brutalist Bootcamp.Increase your - [Esprit Concrete Parkour+ Outdoor Adult Session](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/esprit-concrete-parkour-outdoor-adult-session/) - Our innovative Esprit Concrete Method, combines Parkour and Art Du Déplacement with therapy. Movement meets wellbeingWelcome to the Esprit Concrete Parkour+ Outdoor Adult Session!Join us on Mondays, at 19:00-21:00 GMT for an exhilarating outdoor Parkour and Art Du Deplacement session designed exclusively for adults.£15 on Eventbrite, alternatively £12 on Teamup here.Please arrive 5 minutes before - [CZECH FUNCTIONALISM 1918-1938](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/czech-functionalism-1918-1938/) - After WWI, the new state of Czechoslovakia began to build its existence. In architecture, it meant the creation of a new identity.Under the motto "catch up and overtake Europe" after the end of WWI, the newly created state - Czechoslovakia - began to build its existence. In architecture, it meant the creation of a new - [Film Club | The Fountainhead](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/film-club-the-fountainhead/) - Introduced by Patrik Schumacher, the film concerns an individualistic architect who opts to struggle in obscurity rather than compromise.Architecture! Drama! Passion! Romance! Vision! Corruption! Uncompromising!The film follows Howard Roark, an individualistic young architect who chooses to struggle in obscurity rather than compromise his artistic and personal vision, following his battle to design what the public - [The Architectural Review: promoting modernism](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/the-architectural-review-promoting-modernism/) - The Architectural Review magazine and its editor Jim Richards had a close promotional relationship with Isokon company throughout the 1930sThe Isokon company and The Architectural Review magazine had a close promotional relationship throughout the 1930s. This talk will explore the joint project of cultivating audiences and markets for modern design and architecture in Britain and - [Barton Mid-Century Modern Mini Rooms Workshop](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/barton-mid-century-modern-mini-rooms-workshop/) - Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll create mini rooms inspired by Barton Mid-Century Modern design!Welcome to the Barton Mid-Century Modern Mini Rooms Workshop!Get ready to unleash your creativity and design your own mini mid-century modern room. This hands-on workshop at Pollock's Toy Museum Croydon will provide all the materials and guidance you need - [The climate crisis: What's the future for unlisted historic buildings?](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/the-climate-crisis-whats-the-future-for-unlisted-historic-buildings/) - A SAVE Britain's Heritage, Donald Insall Associates & LFA Panel Discussion on the future for unlisted historic buildingsThe climate crisis: What's the future for unlisted historic buildings?Wednesday, 5th June 2024 | 18:00 – 20:00Panellists:Robin Dhar (Chairman of Donald Insall Associates)Simon Sturgis (Founding director of Targeting Zero)Tyler Goodwin (Founder and CEO of Seaforth Land)Chair:Henrietta Billings (Director - [Panel: Housing Is Not Enough / Not Enough Housing](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/panel-housing-is-not-enough-not-enough-housing/) - Join experts John Boughton and architects to explore the utopian vision of St Pancras Housing Society and today's social housing.100 years ago the St Pancras Housing Society set down a visionary example for rebuilding and rehousing our communities. In 1920s and 1930s Somers Town a grassroots humanist ethos inspired the clearing of some of London’s - [THIS IS NOW! - The Architecture of The 21st century City](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/this-is-now-the-architecture-of-the-21st-century-city/) - A London walking tour exploring the shifting shape of contemporary architecture through the latest additions of The City of London.The Square Mile is London's contemporary architectural playground and a space of perpetual change. Amidst the unlikely framework of the capital's most ancient streets, a suite of ever more dazzling monuments to finance and global commerce - [Modernism Architecture Photography Symposium](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/modernism-architecture-photography-symposium/) - Come join us for a deep dive into the world of modernism architecture photography at our symposium!Welcome to the Modernism Architecture Photography Symposium happening on Thu 16 May 2024! This is an event organised by the Division of Architecture at London South Bank University and the University of South Wales.Get ready to immerse yourself in - [Balfron Tower Tours](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/balfron-tower-tours/) - An architectural guided tour of the retrofit of the iconic Grade II* listed Balfron Tower.Ernö Goldfinger’s 27-storey Balfron Tower in East London had fallen into disrepair and out of favour. But times have changed. It is now Grade II* Listed, and there is a renewed appreciation of Brutalist buildings like this one. Guided by Goldfinger’s - [Architecture Photo Walk](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/architecture-photo-walk/) - Discover the public gardens and architecture on this photo walk around the Barbican EstateIf you love the Barbican architecture and would like to discover different ways to photograph its Brutalist aesthetic, then join this architecture photo walk.The photo walk will explore the Barbican Estate from the perspective of its green spaces as well as the - [Abbey Wood to Woolwich Brutalist architecture, ruins & Thames guided walk](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/abbey-wood-to-woolwich-brutalist-architecture-ruins-thames-guided-walk/) - Walk the Elizabeth Line in this guided walk, exploring ancient ruins, Thamesmead Brutalist architecture then to Woolwich along the Thames.Get a new perspective of London that melds the future town of the late ‘60’s, Thamesmead, with what could have been and might yet still be, with the ruins of a 12th Century Abbey, connected by - [Brutalism 101 - A Brutalist midtown Walk](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/brutalism-101-a-brutalist-midtown-walk/) - Let's explore London's concrete jungle on our Brutalist walk - discover the stark beauty of brutalist architecture in the heart of the city!Join me for a Brutalist walk through London!Explore, discuss and photograph the unique architectural style of Brutalism in the heart of London. This is a relaxed walk to look at, and gain a - [Brutal Dreamsound](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/brutal-dreamsound/) - Presents Acoustic Survey aka Jakub Rokita, Anna Fairchild and Rob Flint/FLOMO in a experimental audiovisual collaboration and performance.Presents Acoustic Survey aka Jakub Rokita, Anna Fairchild and Rob Flint/FLOMO in a experimental audiovisual collaboration, performance and informal discussion.FURTHER EVENT DETAILS7.00pm Short conversation with Rob Flint and Anna Fairchild7.15pm Screening: Photographic image and sound collaboration by Anna - [SALON NO.114: Brutalist London](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/salon-no-114-brutalist-london/) - Exploring some of the city's best loved - or most loathed - buildingsSIMON PHIPP's extraordinary black and white photographs celebrate London's Brutalist architecture, created in a'period of optimism and community, now buried under almost half a century of privatisation and individualism'Author THADDEUS ZAPANCIC has explored how the controversial style that emerged in the mid-20th century, - [A Night With Award-Winning Duo XVI](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/a-night-with-award-winning-duo-xvi/) - You must be 18+Welcome to A Night With Award-Winning Duo XVI! Come join us for a magical evening filled with music and entertainment at Acland Burghley School. Get ready to be mesmerized by the talent of the dynamic duo XVI as they take the stage and showcase their incredible skills. This in-person event promises to - [Brutalism 101 - A Brutalist walk through London](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/brutalism-101-a-brutalist-walk-through-london/) - Let's explore London's concrete jungle on our Brutalist walk - discover the stark beauty of brutalist architecture in the heart of the city!Join me for a Brutalist walk through London!Explore, discuss and photograph the unique architectural style of Brutalism in the heart of London. This is a relaxed walk to look at, and gain a - [SOUTH BANK - Architecture, Politics & Play Things](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/south-bank-architecture-politics-play-things/) - A London walking tour exploring the architecture, landscape & politics of London's most perpetual of playscapes - the South Bank!Flood plain, industrial wharf and ‘tonic for the nation’ - over the past 80 years the Southbank has been all these things and today its distinct landscape is the outcome of concerted efforts to comprehensively reimagine - [Brutalism cycle tour](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/eventbrite-event/brutalism-cycle-tour/) - A tour of some of the best brutalist buildings in London, by bicycle.Come and join us for a tour of some of London's best brutalist buildings. Some of which you will know, some of which you might have not really looked at.We will meet at The National Theatre for coffee (we will cover this so ## Collections - [CATALOGUE](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/collections/catalogue/) - Buildings within the Museum of Brutalist Architectures Archive ## Metadata Sections - [Details](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/tainacan-metasection/details/) ## Filters - [Cast Heritage Collection](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/tainacan-filter/cast-heritage-collection/) - [Location](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/tainacan-filter/location/) - [Use](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/tainacan-filter/use/) - [Genre](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/tainacan-filter/genre/) - [Date](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/tainacan-filter/date/) - [Designer](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/tainacan-filter/designer/) - [Title](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/tainacan-filter/title/) - Type the name of the building ## Taxonomies - [Uses](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/taxonomies/uses/) - Primary uses - [Genre](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/taxonomies/genre-2/) - Genre or style of building - [Location](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/taxonomies/location/) - Location ## CATALOGUE - [Institute of Education](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/catalogue/institute-of-education/) - Description of the project here - This is where we add all the relecvabt text for the project. - wonder whu the imahes are not showing. Description of the project here - This is where we add all the relecvabt text for the project. - wonder whu the imahes are not showing. Description of the - [Building Two](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/catalogue/building-two/) - text here - [Building One](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/catalogue/building-one/) - Lots of text here ## Listings - [Acland Burghley School](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/listing/acland-burghley-school/) - Acland Burghley School was designed by Howell, Killick, Partridge & Amis (HKPA) between 1963-7. It was Grade II listed in 2016, in recognition of its innovative plan, skilful use of pre-cast concrete components and in particular, the jewel-like, top-lit assembly hall, with its rich textures of concrete and timber ceiling. The school’s skylight was Urban - [Southbank Centre](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/listing/southbank-centre/) - South Bank The Southbank Centre is a complex in London that includes The Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, The Royal Festival Hall, and the National Theatre. Collectively these buildings are examples of brutalist architecture and the radical designs of the 1960’s and 1970’s Each one is iconic in its own right and more - [Barbican Centre](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/listing/barbican-centre/) - Designer Chamberlin, Powell & Bon 1965-76 - [Institute of Education](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/listing/institute-of-education/) - Designer Sir Denys Lasdun 1973 - [Whittington Estate](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/listing/whittington-estate/) - Designer Camden Town Department of Architecture Peter Tabori and Ken Adie 1972-79 Whittington Estate (Highgate New Town) - [Brunswick Centre](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/listing/brunswick-centre/) - Brunswick Centre The centre was designed by Patrick Hodgkinson between 1967 to 1972. It includes 560 homes, shops cafes and restaurants as well as a cinema. - [Civil Aviation Building](https://museumofbrutalistarchitecture.org/listing/civil-aviation-building/) - Civil Aviation Building _ Space House Designer: George Marsh (of Richard Seifert Architects) Date: 1964-1968 One Kemble Street and Civil Aviation Authority House (CAA House), originally known jointly as Space House, is an architecturally notable building off Kingsway in the London Borough of Camden. It is a grade II listed building with Historic England. 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