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In this conversation, we explore the theme for 2023 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA)- 'In Common', in the context of cities – and how we can create resilient cities for the 21st century. We’re joined by three people from McGregor Coxall: Adrian McGregor, Michael Cowdy and Yazid Ninsalam.
McGregor Coxall is a multi-disciplinary design studio dedicated to assisting cities achieve sustainable prosperity.
- Adrian is a landscape architect and biourbanist and is the founder and Chief Design Officer of McGregor Coxall.
- Michael is a Director and Landscape Urbanist for McGregor Coxall, based in their Bristol office.
- Yazid is an Associate Director at McGregor Coxall, with a focus with Biourbanism.
To find out more about LFA, the 2023 theme -'In Common', or how to get involved in the festival, head to lfa.london/get-involved.
Find out more about McGregor Coxall here.
Check out the ‘Biourbanism: Cities as Nature’ book here.
This episode was produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor.
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Image Credit: McGregor Coxall

In this conversation, we explore the theme for 2023 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA)- 'In Common', in the context of the Design Future London challenge – a design challenge led by the Mayor of London, alongside MOBIE, which aimed to inspire young Londoners to develop an interest in designing beautiful, affordable and sustainable places to live, work and visit.

We’re join by Jules Pipe and Natalie Wells from the GLA. As well as three students from UEL, Hussain Akil Sadliwala, Alina Klimenteva and Mohan Ukabhai Dungrani.

Jules is Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills, working on key priorities for the Mayor.
Natalie is a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer at the GLA, as well as lead on the challenge.
Hussain, Alina and Mohan are three of the students from UEL, involved in the challenge in 2022.

 

To find out more about LFA, the 2023 theme -'In Common', or how to get involved in the festival, head to lfa.london/get-involved.

To find out more about how you can get involved with the challenge, click this link here.

To explore the UEL Teams challenge project, click this link here and search for Entry 5.

 

This episode was produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor.

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In this episode we explore the theme for 2023 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA)- 'In Common', in the context of accessibility, spontaneity and The Architectural Association.

We're joined by LFA 2023 Curation Panel member Jordan Whitewood-Neal. Jordan is an architectural researcher, designer and artist whose work focuses on disability, domesticity, cultural infrastructure and the tension between accessibility and retrofitting. He is also Co-founder of the disability centered, research collective, Dis.

To find out more about LFA, the 2023 theme -'In Common', or how to get involved in the festival, head to the LFA website and click on 2023 Festival in the menu.

To find out more or catch up on the event series mentioned at the AA head to this youtube link. 

 

This episode was produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor.

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In this episode we explore the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) – The Richard Desmond Life Without Limits Centre, in the context of the chosen theme for 2023 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA)- 'In Common'.

We're joined by Joe Wheeler, Associate at EPR Architects and Shalni Sood, Director of Philanthropy at RSBC.

To find out more about LFA, the 2023 theme -'In Common', or how to get involved in the festival, head to the LFA website and click on 2023 Festival in the menu.

 

This episode was produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below:

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Episode image: Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) – The Richard Desmond Life Without Limits Centre - Lounge ©Gareth Gardner

In this episode we explore the chosen theme for 2023 edition of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA): 'In Common'.

We're joined by Rosa Rogina, Director of the LFA, and Binki Taylor, partner in participatory place-making organisation, The Brixton Project and one of our LFA2023 Curation Panel members.

To find out more about the LFA2023 or how to get involved in the festival, head to the LFA website and click on 2023 Festival in the menu.

 

This episode was produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below:

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Episode image: Somers Town Acts, London Festival of Architecture 2022 © Luke O'Donovan

As part of LFA2022 we're sharing five new stories, exploring the key people and projects shaping the Royal Docks.

For our final episode, we explore the Royal Docks through the eyes of the next generation, with four students from London Design & Engineering UTC: Mahia Akther, Tianna Osho, Kev Grieff and Jericho Cabalan.

Produced and edited by Eliza Grosvenor.