London Festival of Architecture

TheLondon Festival of Architectureis a festival specialized inarchitecture.It takes place annually inLondon,United Kingdom, usually through the month of June.[1]It features an extensive range of activities that mainly focus on design and architecture:exhibitions;installations; talks;debates;open studios;tours; family activities;film screenings;student shows, and evenings.

London Festival of Architecture
GenreArchitecture events, activities and installations
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)London, United Kingdom
Founded2004;20 years ago(2004)(as the London Architecture Biennale)
Websitewww.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org

History and organization

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The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) isEurope'sbiggest annual architecture festival.[1]It was founded by former directorPeter Murrayin 2004.[2]Up until 2006, the festival was only held once every two years and was previously known as the London Architecture Biennale. From 2008 onwards, thefestivaltook place on an annual basis.[1]Ross Rogina serves on the board as the Director of the London Festival of Architecture.[3]

Themes

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Themes are chosen each year for the festival.

  • 2016: "Community"[4]
  • 2017: "Memory"[3]
  • 2018: "Identity"[5]
  • 2019: "Boundaries"[6]
  • 2020: "Power"[7]
  • 2021: "Care"[8]
  • 2022: "Act"[9]
  • 2023: "In Common"[10]

Key events and highlights

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References

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  3. ^abAouf, Rima Sabina (21 September 2021)."London Festival of Architecture appoints Rosa Rogina as director".Dezeen.p. 1.Retrieved22 August2023.
  4. ^"London Festival of Architecture 2016".architecture.Retrieved30 March2017.
  5. ^"London Festival of Architecture 2018 theme is 'identity'".theculturediary.Retrieved21 March2022.
  6. ^"V&A · London Festival of Architecture 2019 - Festival at South Kensington".Victoria and Albert Museum.Retrieved21 March2022.
  7. ^"London Festival of Architecture 2020: Power is the theme - a digital festival".Urbanista.5 December 2019.Retrieved21 March2022.
  8. ^"London Festival of Architecture with RIBA".architecture.Retrieved21 March2022.
  9. ^"London Festival of Architecture Announces 2022 Program and Call for Entries".ArchDaily.14 January 2022.Retrieved21 March2022.
  10. ^[email protected] (11 October 2022)."#LFA2023 theme is 'In Common'".London Festival of Architecture.Retrieved22 August2023.
  11. ^"Winning design revealed for first Dulwich Pavilion".Dulwich Picture Gallery.Retrieved30 March2017.
  12. ^"Call for entries: London Festival of Architecture Fringe".Architects Journal.Retrieved30 March2017.
  13. ^"The Great Architectural Bake Off 2016".Squire and Partners.Retrieved30 March2017.
  14. ^"Competition: Silvertown Flyover, London".Architects Journal.Retrieved30 March2017.