Architecture for allSummer 2012

What’s on

Welcome…From exhibitions and talks to conferencesand awards, the Royal Institute of BritishArchitects celebrates and promotes thebenefits of good architecture – past,present and future – through engagementwith allSummer highlights• Last Tuesdays at 66 Portland Place• Jubilee 2012• Renzo Piano talks about The Shard• Summer architecture festivals• New exhibitions: Design Stories & After the Party• Mies van der Rohe’s Villa Tugenhadt – display & talk

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it has made. The evening will end with an audiencevote. Join Daniel Moylan, John McAslan, (JohnMcAslan + Partners), among others, who explorethe impact of design in London.

In partnership with the V&A exhibition British Design 1948–2012

Talks anddebatesJoin us for an engaging,topical and informativeprogramme of talks anddebates across the country.Further talks can be foundon page 14

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

Power in LondonLondon will take centre stage this summer,with images to be beamed to a globalaudience. What power do such images have?And what does the architecture on show sayabout us? Power in London explores theastonishing impact of design and architecturein shaping our capital.

Female Power in ArchitectureTuesday 24 April 2012, 18.30

2012 has been a year of debate on the role ofwomen in architecture. Join RIBA President AngelaBrady, Brady Mallalieu; Alison Brooks, Alison BrooksArchitects; Deborah Saunt, DSDHA; Anna Gagliano,Aedas; Liza Fior, muf architecture/art; Kathryn Firth,Chief of Design, Olympic Park Legacy Company;and chair Christine Murray, Editor of the AJ tocelebrate and discuss female power in architecture.

This event is dedicated to Norma Merrick Sklarek

Power of Design 1948–2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012, 18.30

Exhibition curators Christopher Breward andGhislaine Wood will introduce the exhibition andsubject. Leading names in architecture, design andjournalism will each propose their favourite post-wardesign, icon or building, and describe the impact that

The Olympics: Power DressingTuesday 15 May 2012, 18:30

This talk will explore the power the Olympics haswielded, as well as look at the architecture itself. JoinHattie Hartman, Sustainability Editor of the AJ, KevinOwens, design principal for LOCOG, Alison Nimmo,Director of Design and Regeneration at the OlympicDelivery Authority (ODA), amongst others, for anexciting discussion.

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Above Collage landscape image from the V&A exhibition British Design 1948–2012Left London 2012 Basketball Arena, Wilkinson EyreArchitects. Photo: Edmund Sumner

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Jubilee 2012: 66 Portland Place

The Great Royal Patron DebateTuesday 29 May, 18.30

From castles and barracks to palacesand boulevards, the British monarchacross history has been a greatpatron of architecture, but who did it best? Who among our Kings andQueens embraced the power ofbuildings and whose reign witnessedthe greatest flowering of Britisharchitectural talent. Panel discussionchaired by Radio Four’s John Wilsonwith Dan Cruikshank, JonathanGlancey, Jonathan Foyle, AngelaBrady and Charles Hind.

The George VI Style and the New ElizabethansTuesday 29 May, 19.00

Alan Powers, Hon FRIBA, Professor of Architecture and Cultural History,University of Greenwich

Alan Powers, Chairman of theTwentieth Century Society, discussesthe emergence of the George VI styleand a unique era of design spanningpolice stations to postage stamps andhow it changed after 1952 to becomethe first phase of the New Elizabethanstyle. Free

Coronation CityTuesday 29 May, Gallery 112.00–22.00

In 1953, the coronation of HM QueenElizabeth II brought together many ofBritain’s leading designers such asHugh Casson, Powell & Moya andothers to design street decorations forthe capital. This pop-up exhibition willshowcase the way in which thesedesigners chose to celebrate themonarch’s accession to the throne.With curatorial talk by CatrionaCornelius. Free Above Ceremonial arches over The Mall for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Designer: Eric Bedford. John McCann/RIBA Library Photographs CollectionAbove left Design for decorations for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Waterloo Place, London. Designer: Hugh Casson. RIBA Library Drawings Collection

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London’s skyline is ever changing with newadditions reshaping the image of the city andredefining its global status. Rising above themall however is The Shard, Europe’s tallestbuilding and one of the most hotly debatedbuildings in years. Internationally acclaimedarchitect Renzo Piano marks the topping outof this icon with a lecture revealing the storybehind it, discussing its legacy for London and the UK. £12/£10 concessions

Do Architects Help?The Profession inInternationalDevelopment Tuesday 19 June, 18.30

This event from Article 25, thearchitectural aid relief charity, willexamine the role that the UK builtenvironment industry plays inoverseas development. SunandPrasad, Past RIBA President, will chaira panel of distinguished speakers. Free. Booking essential. Email Jessica-toale@article-25.org

Left © Renzo Piano Building Workshop

Masterplanning FuturesTuesday 10 July, 18.00

International masterplanning is embracingmore adaptable and inclusive principles as it responds to the ever-growing demands of urban growth and the quest forsustainable solutions. Marking the launch of Masterplanning Futures (Routledge), byauthor, critic and curator Lucy Bullivant, the event will also bring together Reinier deGraaf (OMA), Alberto Francini and AndreaBoschetti (Metrogramma), Patrik Schumacher(Zaha Hadid Architects) and Florian Beigeland Philip Christou (ARU, London).

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Left Villa Tugendhat © David ZidlickyAbove Villa Tugendhat. Photo: RIBA Photographs CollectionRight Image courtesy of OMA

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Beyond The Glass Room: The Many Lives of the Villa TugendhatThe Docomomo Lecture 2012Tuesday 3 July, 18.30

The Villa Tugendhat designed by Mies van der Rohe in1928–1930, is one of the finest examples of Modernism in Europe. The building is now once again set to become a major cultural destination after 72 years of enduring thevagaries of climate, politics and changing functions. Thistalk celebrates the life of the Villa and, with the architects,historians and curators who took part in the recentlycompleted restoration, explores the process behindbringing this icon back to life.A DoCoMoMo UK, RIBA event in collaboration with Czech Centre.

Look out for further talks at the RIBA as part of the InternationalShowcase of Architecture and Design series featuring talks fromChile (26 June), Switzerland (17 July) and Croatia (24 July)

Mies van der Rohe and the Villa Tugendhat: A Seminar for StudentsTuesday 3 July, 15.00

Join exhibition curators for this guided tour of Mies van der Rohe’s work featured in theexhibition The Villa Tugendhat in Context.This seminar is aimed at undergraduatestudents of architecture, architectural historyand related disciplines. Participants areencouraged to attend, ‘Beyond the GlassRoom: The Many Lives of the VillaTugendhat’ on 3 July at 18.30.Free but booking required. For moreinformation or to book your place, pleaseemail Library.Education@riba.org

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The ModernistApartment Block in LondonTuesday 24 April, 18.30

View original photographic materialfrom the RIBA Library PhotographsCollection at close hand and explorewith a curator a selection ofModernist housing projects realised in London between the wars. Thistalk will also highlight the importantcontribution given in this field byémigré architects. With Valeria Carullo, RIBA.

19th Century Highlightsfrom the RIBA LibraryPhotographs CollectionTuesday 26 June, 18.30

Discover some of the gems of theRIBA Library’s extensive collection of 19th century photographs. Hearfrom one of the curators about the role and the development ofarchitectural photography in thesecond half of the century. With Valeria Carullo, RIBA.

Above left Isokon Flats, Lawn Road,Hampstead, London. Wells WintemuteCoates. RIBA Library PhotographsCollection Above Crystal Palace, Sydenham, London.RIBA Library Photographs Collection

Perspectives on ArchitectureDiscover more about emergingarchitecture research supportedby the RIBA Research TrustAwards. Free and drop-in (numbers limited)Joanna.scott@riba.org

Redefining Approachesto UrbanizationTuesday 17 April, 18.00

Ross Exo Adams, PhD candidate atthe London Consortium will presenton Circulation and Sovereignty: a BriefHistory on the Politics of Movement.His research considers urbanizationthrough concepts and the history of circulation. Nicholas Jewell, a PhDcandidate at the Bartlett School ofArchitecture considers the influenceof China and the rise of the urbanshopping mall, presenting his research Bringing it Back Home: theUrbanization of the British ShoppingMall as the West goes East.

Whatever Happened to Frank Lloyd Wright?Tuesday 15 May, 18.00

Gwyn Lloyd Wright, a PhD candidateat the University of Westminster will present his research retracingWright’s journeys to Britain between

1939 and 1957 and will consider hisinfluence in Britain in furthering thecause of a British Usonian vision.

Histories ofArchitectural DiscourseTuesday 12 June, 18.00

Léa-Catherine Szacka will present ananalysis of the 1976 Europa/Americashow and the accompanying debateabout the Modern Movement. SteveParnell’s research considers Post-Modern architecture through the lensof Architectural Design. This talk willconsider influence of the architecturalpress in terms of architecturaleducation, practice, and the writing of its history. Anne Hultzsch willpresent her research Date yourDistrict, 1942 exploring the duality of looking at both the new and the old through a series of articlespublished by Nikolaus Pevsner in the Architectural Review in 1942.

Innovative Approachesto Dwelling Tuesday 20 July, 18.00

Elizabeth Darling will consider the early career of Wells Coates,examining the Bohemian Londonwhich nurtured his ambitions as amodern designer. Emily Greeves willpresent her research on Neylan &Ungless, credited for their innovativeapproach to housing design.

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

Station to Station: The Design andArchitecture of Railway StationsTuesday 19 June

Take a journey through the 19th and20th century architecture of railwaysstations and railway-related designs,featured in both the RIBA and V&Acollections. This talk coincides withthe current V&A+RIBA ArchitecturePartnership display Kings Cross:Regenerating a London Landmark.With Fiona Orsini, RIBA.

A Georgian Gem:Michael Searles,Architect and SurveyorTuesday 10 July

Using drawings and photographsfrom the RIBA collections, CatrionaCornelius, Curatorial Assistant, willprovide an insight in to the life andcareer of one of the more gifted yet little remembered architects ofGeorgian London and the South East.

V&A Lunchtime LectureKing’s Cross:Regenerating a London LandmarkTuesday 3 July, 13.00–13.45Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre, V&A

Join Hiro Aso, Lead ProgrammeArchitect for King’s Cross Station, ashe discusses the work carried out bylead architects and masterplannersJohn McAslan + Partners andengineer ARUP in transforming the station for Network Rail.

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BristolLondon Velodrome:Design in pursuit of efficiencyThursday 28 June, 18.00Arnolfini, Bristol

Lecture by Senior Director of HopkinsArchitects, Mike Taylor. A partnershipevent between Architecture Centre,Bristol, RIBA Bristol and Bath, BristolSociety of Architects.£6/£4 concessions. Booking through Arnolfini 0117 917 2300

Above London 2012 Velodrome. Hopkins Architects. Image: Anthony PalmerAbove left Detail of diagrid roof, Western Concourse, King’s Cross Stationby John McAslan + Partners. Image Hufton + Crow

Last Tuesdays at 66 Portland Place 18.00–22.00

Enjoy a new after hours experience in the heart ofLondon’s West End and discover one of London's hiddengems for an evening with a difference. Relax and unwindwith friends – enjoy one of our events, browse thebookshop, explore the world-class Library or simply meetfor a drink in the bar or have a bite to eat in the restaurant.

Each month we celebrate a different theme with a widerange of special activities and events, from exhibitions andtalks to film screenings and tours – many of which arelisted in this booklet.

Free admission (some special events are charged).

Make a date and enjoy Last Tuesdays on

April 24 Women in ArchitectureMay 29 Jubilee 2012June 26 Play!July 31 CelebrationAugust 28 Food

Visit architecture.com/programmes for full information.

Please note that 66 Portland Place, including the restaurant,bar and Library (until 20.00), is also open all other Tuesdayevenings until 22.00.

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ExhibitionsBe inspired by one of our many free changingexhibitions and displays

Exhibitions in London: 66 Portland Place

Contemporary Norwegian ArchitectureLandscape and Intervention by ReiulfRamstad and Jensen & SkodvinUntil 15 June 2012, Gallery 2 and Florence Hall

Reiulf Ramstad Architects and Jensen & Skodvin Architectsare two of the most high-profile and innovative practicesbased in Norway. This exhibition explores their work,highlighting rural contemporary Norwegian architecturethrough the National Tourist Routes in Norway scheme. Aselection of Tourist Routes projects – completed across thecountry – are displayed by each practice, in addition to arange of other buildings that have been undertaken,including housing and public works.

Admission to all exhibitions at 66 Portland Place is free. Galleries openMonday–Saturday 10.00–17.00 (Tues until22.00). Please note early closures mayoccur for special events, call 020 75805533 to check

Film ScreeningsContemporaryNorwegian ArchitectureOslo: The City and itsContextTuesday 1 May, 18.30–19.30

A series of five, short contemporaryfilms explore ‘Oslo: The City and itscontext' with particular reference tothe Snøhetta-designed Opera House,which opened in 2008, and to theformer Norwegian folk opera building.Free and drop-in

Knut Åsdam: Urban TransformationsTuesday 29 May, 18.30–20.00

Through four films, acclaimed Oslo-based filmmaker, artist andbroadcaster Knut Åsdam exploresidentity, space and place in the waythat we live in the city. Free and drop-in

Below Trollstigen © Reiulf Ramstad ArkitektkontorTop right Filter City, 2003. Knot Asdam

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Design Stories: The Architecture Behind 201225 June–21 September, Gallery 1

Discover the design stories behind the venues and interventions ofLondon 2012. A unique collection of films, images, models and a new 14-metre mural reveal the thinking and design flourish shaping London’snewest architectural landmarks. The audio visual installation turns overto a live screening lounge at the start of the games with a rollingdaytime programme of sporting events available to view.

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After the Party: The Legacy of Celebration25 June–5 October, Gallery 2

This exhibition explores how celebratory events – Olympics, millennia,world fairs, victories in battle – have often left a legacy through thestructures built for them. Drawing on the RIBA’s Collections, it examinesthat legacy and the lasting social and urban impact of buildings createdto celebrate a particular moment in time.

Above Atomium, 1958 World's Fair, Brussels. A & J. Polak/Andre Waterkeyn. John Maltby/RIBA Library Photographs CollectionAbove left London 2012 Water Polo venue © David Morley Architects

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The Villa Tugendhat in Context19 June–19 August, RIBA Library(Tuesday, 10.00–20.00, Wednesdayand Friday, 10.00–17.00, Saturday,10.00–13.30)

This exhibition of material drawn fromthe Library’s collections celebratesthe completion of the two-yearrestoration of Mies van der Rohe’sVilla Tugendhat by placing hisremarkable glass and steel hillside villain context with his work in Europe andAmerica. The exhibition accompanies‘Beyond the Glass Room: The ManyLives of the Villa Tugendhat’, a talk anddebate between architects, historiansand curators who took part in therecently completed restoration, to be held at the RIBA on 3 July. Free; Photographic ID required

Exhibitions in London: V&ATake advantage of the combinedexpertise of the V&A+RIBAArchitecture Partnership with an ongoing programme of exhibitions. Victoria and Albert Museum, SouthKensington. Open daily 10.00–17.45, Fridays 10.00–22.00.

King’s Cross:Regenerating a London Landmark19 May–21 October, ArchitectureGallery, Room 128a & 127

Models, original drawings,photographs and film bring to life thecurrent transformation of London’sKing’s Cross Station for Network Rail.Lead architect and masterplannersJohn McAslan + Partners andengineer ARUP have sensitivelyrestored Cubitt’s historic terminal, and a new concourse will triple thestation’s size. Original material fromJohn McAslan + Partners willdocument the regeneration within thecontexts of design, preservation andcivic renewal. As an icon of everydayLondon life, King’s Cross will also beexplored within popular imagination.

LondonRegent Street Windows Project 16 April–6 May

This project partners architects with retailers to create a series of window installations, this yearresponding to ‘play’, the Festivaltheme. For more information includingdetails of Regent Street walking tours visit architecture.com/regentstreetwindows2012Free.

LiverpoolA Place to call Home15 June–9 September, 9.00–20.00Mann Island, Liverpool Waterfront,

This hugely successful RIBAexhibition transfers from London to Liverpool. From Georgian townhouses and Victorian back to backsto suburbia and tower blocks, it chartsthe story of the design and appeal of everyday homes in the UK. Guestcurated by Sarah Beeny, A Place to call Home explores thecharacteristicsof a British obsessionand the experiments that haveshaped how and where we live.Free

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FestivalsArchitecturefestivals are back in 2012!

The London Festival ofArchitecture (23 June–8 July)with its theme of ‘ThePlayful City’ brings architectsand communities togetheracross the capital.

Love Architecture (15–24June) is a new nationalfestival outside Londonwhich celebrates nationwidethe best of Britisharchitecture.

Above right London Pleasure Gardens,design by Nick Lyons & Pernille Bisgaard & Ole Smith of FOURKS Right Hoxton Square. Harry Dobbs and Troika

For full information go to: LFA2012.orglovearchitecture.org

HighlightsLondon PleasureGardens23 June–8 July, Pontoon Dock DLR23–24 June – a special weekend of family activities

RIBA London, London PleasureGardens and consulting engineersPrice & Myers are creating 12structures inspired by theregeneration of London’s Royal Docks. Each will be designed by a different architectural practice.London Pleasure Gardens will be a family-friendly festival of fun on a huge scale. Also featured arebenches made by architecturestudents, graduates and newpractices participating in ‘Pews & Perches’. Free, no booking.

Hoxton Square23 June–8 JulyHoxton Square, London7–8 July – a special weekend of family activities

During the Festival, the LondonBorough of Hackney and RIBALondon are transforming HoxtonSquare. Come out to play!

Parasol-shaped structures, fromarchitects Harry Dobbs, playfullydotted around the square, will performas social meeting places, for rest, playand discovery. Chameleon-like, theywill respond to the visitor, at onemoment creating a cozy space, or the next offering protection againstthe elements. You decide.

Using wireless technology, designersTroika, who have had work displayedat the V&A and Design Museum, arecreating a light installation inspired

by the everyday symbols used fordescribing the weather forecast, a theme that’s echoed by TheWeather Yesterday, a tongue-in-cheekand ever-changing illuminated tributeto the British pastime of talking aboutthe weather.

‘This House Believes thatLondon needs to learnhow to play’Building Futures debateTuesday 26 June, 118.30–20.00RIBA, 66 Portland Place

Building Futures, the RIBA think tank,brings together a panel of experts for a debate that will interrogate thetheme of the London Festival ofArchitecture. Do we have the publicspaces we really need to promoteplay in our city? Or have westandardised and regulated our play –reducing it to a one dimensionalexperience? Is London the leastplayful city or does it have more tooffer than other places? Or maybe it’s not the city that has forgotten how to play, maybe it’s us…Free but advance booking essential at buildingfutures@riba.org

Urban Play in the C20th (1945–1990)Tuesday 26 June, 19.00RIBA, 66 Portland Place

Talk by the 20th Century Societylooking at the role of the adventureplayground as the radical idea thatchanged the way that playgroundswere designed. Free, book at c20society.org.uk

My PlaygroundDirected by KasparAstrup Schroder, 2010Film Tuesday 26 June, 18.30RIBA, 66 Portland Place

My Playground celebrates Parkour or freerunning and how the sport has added a fresh dimension to the way we use urban space.50mins. £5

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Above My Playground © Objective Cinema

Fitzrovia Trail Family Activity Saturday 30 June

Discover London’s Fitzrovia throughfree workshops, special events and‘behind the scenes’ visits to architectsand designers’ studios. Collect your‘Fitzrovia Trail’from the RIBA, 66Portland Place.

Body Building: Architecture and the Body Family Activity Saturday 30 June,11.00–15.00, RIBA, 66 Portland Place

Discover how London’s iconicbuildings stand up and define a city in this day of fun for the wholefamily. Recreate London’s greatestlandmarks using your arms, legs,hands and feet. Then add your own creation to our Skyline ofShadows. Suitable for families with children ages 5+. Free, drop-in.

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From Falmouth to Fleetwood,West Wittering toWolverhampton, celebrate the amazing architecture of the buildings, streets andneighbourhoods where you live with the Love ArchitectureFestival 2012, from the RIBA.

Join the fun, 15–24 June, asplaces and spaces acrossEngland and Wales are broughtto life through a range of action-packed events for all ages.

For full details of all eventstaking place nationwide, plusbooking information, visitlovearchitecture.org

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Above From Weston-super-Mare’s sandcastle competition, 2011Above right If Buildings Could Talk. Poyton Bradbury Wynter Cole Architects

Love Sandcastles Challenge 2012Family activity 15–24 June, beaches at Falmouth,Mablethorpe, Porthcawl, West Kirby, West Wittering, Weston-super-Mare

Arm yourself with a bucket and spade (and somelemonade) for a fun day on the beach creating sandcastleswith an architectural theme. Whether a budding youngdesigner or someone with a little more experience, seizethe chance to demonstrate your building skills and enteryour work for prizes in a variety of categories.

‘If Buildings Could Talk…’Puppet show and tour 16–17 June, 15.00 and 17.00, St Ives Harbour, Cornwall

Enjoy a quirky puppet show for all the family led by Poynton Bradbury Wynter Cole Architects. Thefast-paced show reveals the secrets and mysteriesof some of the town’s most famous buildings,concluding with an architectural challenge to enjoyover ice-creams. It is followed by a tour of the awardwinning studio of Poynton Bradbury Wynter Cole.

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Picturehouse Present:Architectural FeaturesFilm events 21–24 JuneSelected Picturehouse cinemasnationwide

Picturehouse and the RIBA present a series of film events celebrating the special relationship betweenarchitecture and cinema at some of England’s finest independentcinemas. A short pre-film talk fromarchitectural figures is followed by the screening of classic and newarchitecture-themed films includingThe Fountainhead, How Much DoesYour Building Weigh, Mr Foster? andMetropolis. Most events end with abrief tour or history of the cinemagiven by the building’s architect or a local expert.

We Love LEGO…Talks and in-store events20–22 June, Talks: Manchester,Birmingham and BristolStore events: nationwide

Senior Design Manager Simon Kentoffers a unique insight into the worldof LEGO, taking you through thedesign processes using the LEGOCreator house design direct modularbuilding, and world building designmodels. He talks about how designdetails are added to houses, andintroduces the growing LEGOArchitecture series. LEGO lecturesare supplemented by nationwideLEGO Store events to celebratearchitecture and new LEGOArchitecture models.

Architectural PhotohuntPhotography scavenger huntSaturday 23 June, 13.00, Leeds City Museum

Cameras ready? Friends and familyready? Now enter the challenge tophotograph 50 different items ofarchitectural interest, linked to a list ofwords provided, in Leeds City Centre.You have two hours. Good luckphotohunters.

Love Architecture Big Bike Rides 2012Specially created Love Architecturecycle tours will be available acrossthe country. Highlights include

Cycle tour 23 June, 10.30Starts in Bath, ends in Bristol

Join a fun and informative cycle ridealong the Bath to Bristol Railway Path,stopping periodically to be entertainedby those involved in projects that havepositively affected the built and naturalenvironment along the route. Starts in Bath, ends in Bristol.

Cycle tour 24 June, 10.30–12.30Cambridge

Led by architect guides, the tourContemporary Architecture inCambridge will include work byinternationally renowned architects as well as by architects practising in Cambridge.

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Below Cambridge, one of the locations of the nationwide Love Architecture Big Bike Rides

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Tours & walks

London66 Portland PlaceGuided ToursGuided tours. FreeLast Tuesday of the month, 19.00

The RIBA headquarters at 66 PortlandPlace is a fine example of Grade II1930s architecture with many originalfeatures and fittings. Discover moreabout this amazing building with aguided tour. Maximum 20 people.

Private Group ToursBy appointment only

Private tours can arranged in advance for large groups. Charges apply. Please contact us to discuss your requirements on 020 7580 5533 or emailinfo@riba.org (marking your email RIBA Guided Tour)

LiverpoolRIBA Liverpool City Tours Saturday, 10.30, Sunday 11.00,Wednesday 14.00. 5 May–31October 2012. Tours lastapproximately 2 hours and numbersare limited to 15 a group.

Gateway to the World (Sunday andWednesday) looks at how Liverpoolestablished its international reputationas the pre-eminent gateway forshipping, trade and the movement of people leaving one continent to find new lives in another.

New for 2012, a tour around the HopeStreet/Cultural Quarter (Saturday).This follows a route which has a

wealth of historically importantbuildings and starts at one cathedraland ends at the other.

Special group tours can be arranged by contactinganna.johnson@riba.org

£7.50/£4.50 concessions. Advancebooking essential. Different meeting points in city centre. Information:architecture.com/liverpoolcitytoursBooking: in person at the Albert DockTourist Information Centre, or 0151 707 0729

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Architect in the HouseRegistration 16 April – 11 July

Would you like a free hour-longconsultation with an RIBA charteredarchitect in your local area? If so,register now for Architect in theHouse, the innovative annual schemejointly run by the RIBA and Shelter.

The scheme is simple – visitarchitectinthehouse.org.uk andregister before 11 July and we willmatch you with an RIBA architectwhere you live, who has given theirtime for free. In exchange for a one-hour consultation, arranged at aconvenient time, you can make asuggested donation of £40 to Shelter, the housing andhomelessness charity.

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

Courses & Workshops

Iconic Buildings: From the Renaissance to PostmodernismCourse Tuesdays, 17 April–12 June, 18.30–20.30, Sackler Centre, Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington

Private or public, monumental orintimate, buildings crystallise thecreative spirit and genius of their age.Discover what inspired architects and learn about the wide networks of artists and designers employed to realise ambitious design schemesand satisfy demanding patrons.Drawing on the rich collections and expertise of curators at the RIBA and V&A, this course provides an evocative visual history ofarchitecture from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Jointly organisedwith the V&A. For course costs and bookings visit vam.ac.uk

Create! ArchitecturalDrawingWorkshop for 16–19 yearsSaturday 21 April, 11.00–16.00Sackler Centre, Victoria and AlbertMuseum, South Kensington

Create stunning architectural drawingson location around the V&A, learning

the tricks of the trade with a qualifiedarchitect. Be inspired by examples ofhistorical and contemporaryarchitectural drawings of London’smost famous buildings in the Printsand Drawings Study Room and theV&A+RIBA Architecture Gallery.Sketch books and access to GoogleSketch-Up are supplied, but you arewelcome to bring your own paperand laptops. £15, no concessions. Advancebooking essential at am.ac.uk/createor 020 7942 2211

Run, Jump, Shoot Workshop Saturday 19 May 2012,13.00–17.00, RIBA, 66 Portland Place and offsite

Curator Justine Sambrook andphotographer Andy Day (kiell.com)explore new ways of experiencingarchitecture through photography andthe urban sport parkour. Beginningwith a workshop at the RIBA’s world-class photographic archive, theworkshop concludes with a hands-onsession led by Day. Participants willhave an opportunity to shoot onlocation with parkour athletes. Suitablefor intermediate level photographersand above, participants must bringtheir own equipment. Digital SLRcamera recommended. £10. For more information and to book, contact Elizabeth Grant, 020 7307 3732

Did you know, in the UK our new homes are the smallest in Western Europe?

Demand better.

Join the RIBA’s campaign toimprove the quality of the nation’s new build housing at behomewise.co.uk orfacebook.com/behomewise

Use our online tips and tools tohelp you demand better – and tobe better informed when rentingor buying a home.

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

As the UK’s national architecturecentre, we have an internationallyrecognised collection for researchand information, and deliver avaried programme of exhibitions,talks and other public events. In addition, we collaborate withthe Victoria and Albert Museum,as part of the V&A+RIBAArchitecture Partnership.

RIBA66 Portland Place London W1B 1AD

OpenMonday–Saturday Closed Sundays Admission is free

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

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

Facilities at 66 Portland Place:

BookshopMon–Fri 9.30–17.30, Sat 10.00–17.00t: 0191 244 5557w: ribabookshops.com

Bar, Café and RestaurantBar: Mon–Fri 8.00–19.00, (Tue until 21.30), Sat 9.00–16.00 Café: Mon–Fri 8.00–18.00Restaurant: Mon–Fri 12.00–15.00, Tue17.30–21.30 (reservations 020 7631 0467)

Exhibition Galleries Mon–Sat 10.00–17.00, Tue until 22.00(exhibitions may occasionally beclosed for events, call 020 7580 5533to check)

British Architectural LibraryTue, Wed, Fri 10.00–17.00 (Tue until 20.00), Sat 10.00–13.30. Photo ID required for entry. t: 020 7307 3882 w: architecture.com/librarydrawingsandphotographs

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