London Festival of Architecture

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London Festival of Architecture
London Festival of Architecture Logo.jpg
GenreArchitecture events, activities and installations
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s) London, England
Founded2004;21 years ago (2004)(as the London Architecture Biennale)
Website www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org

The London Festival of Architecture is a festival specialized in architecture. It takes place annually in London, England, 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.

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History and organization

The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) is Europe's biggest annual architecture festival. [1] It was founded by former director Peter Murray in 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, the festival took place on an annual basis. [1] Ross Rogina serves on the board as the Director of the London Festival of Architecture. [3]

Themes

Themes are chosen each year for the festival.

Key events and highlights

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "London Festival of Architecture". Culture Whisper. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Peter Murray". newlondonarchitecture.org. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  3. 1 2 Aouf, Rima Sabina (21 September 2021). "London Festival of Architecture appoints Rosa Rogina as director". Dezeen. p. 1. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "London Festival of Architecture 2016". architecture.com. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  5. ↑ "London Festival of Architecture 2018 theme is 'identity'". www.theculturediary.com. Retrieved 21 March 2022.[ dead link ]
  6. ↑ "V&A · London Festival of Architecture 2019 - Festival at South Kensington". Victoria and Albert Museum. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  7. ↑ "London Festival of Architecture 2020: Power is the theme - a digital festival". Urbanista. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  8. ↑ "London Festival of Architecture with RIBA". www.architecture.com. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  9. ↑ "London Festival of Architecture Announces 2022 Program and Call for Entries". ArchDaily. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  10. ↑ info@londonfestivalofarchitecture.org (11 October 2022). "#LFA2023 theme is 'In Common'". London Festival of Architecture. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  11. ↑ "Winning design revealed for first Dulwich Pavilion". Dulwich Picture Gallery. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  12. ↑ "Call for entries: London Festival of Architecture Fringe". Architects' Journal . Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  13. ↑ "The Great Architectural Bake Off 2016". Squire and Partners . Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  14. ↑ "Competition: Silvertown Flyover, London". Architects Journal. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  15. ↑ "Crafts Council Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
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