Our programme responds to the festival theme of ‘Voices’ in architecture and champions the people, communities and perspectives that shape our built environment.
As part of the festival, you’ll be able enjoy a walking tour, displays and collaborative learning projects which invite audiences of all ages to consider whose voices are heard in architecture and whose are missing.
Programme highlights
Walking tour, Celebrating our voice: Walking women’s history
Saturday 21 June, 11am to 12:30pm
Victoria Tower Gardens
In collaboration with SAVE Britain's Heritage, this walking tour brings to light the often overlooked contributions of women to the built environment. Drawing on our collections, the tour features readings and landmark case studies, offering a powerful reflection on the legacy and visibility of women in public space.
V&A Display, Threading the needle: Architecture of care
Throughout June
Architecture Landing, V&A South Kensington
Explore how architecture can transform lives in this vibrant display of embroidered textiles, crafted by the women of Dipdii Textiles in Rudrapur, Bangladesh. Built between 2018–2020 and designed by Anna Heringer, the Anandaloy centre combines therapy facilities with a textile studio. Discover the intricate hanging that depict the building’s design and the people it supports, celebrating architecture as a force for inclusion.
Drop in group workshop, Stitching time
Thursdays 5, 19, and 26 June, 10:30am to 12pm
Architecture Landing, V&A South Kensington
As part of the exhibition, join us for a drop-in group sewing session. The fabric will evolve over the weeks of LFA to show the work of all the contributors and represent the conversations that unfold. Come along to meet new people or chat to an old friend, while you stitch some shapes, words, patterns or draw with thread.
Exhibition, Stepping Stones: RIBA Work Experience Programme
Thursday 5 June, 6pm to 8.30pm
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, Morelands
Thursday 12 June, 6pm to 8.30pm
tp bennett, One America Street
Visit this exhibition to discover innovative projects by aspiring young architects aged 16 to18 from across the UK. Created as part of RIBA’s nationwide work experience programme, co-organised with over 80 architecture practices, the projects range from pop-up kiosks to reimagined rooftop terraces. Led by RIBA’s Learning team and EDI working group, the programme champions diversity and aims to ensure the next generation of architects reflects the communities they design for.
Join us this June to celebrate the many voices - past, present and future - that animate our cities.
Explore the full programme on the London Festival of Architecture website to learn more.
