The Becontree centenary is a year long programme of artistic and architectural commissions, events, learning programmes and exhibitions to mark the 100th anniversary of the Becontree estate in Dagenham, east London. Throughout the centenary year we will announce more news and activities on this page.
A contemporary photographic study of the Becontree Estate by Kalpesh Lathigra
A temporary, functional installation in Regent’s Park by POoR Collective and Mayesbrook Park School, Becontree
A new RIBA commission with visual artist Verity-Jane Keefe that marks the centenary of the Becontree Estate in East London
Book your slot to visit our Becontree centenary exhibitions at 66 Portland Place, London. The Tree of a Man named Beohha, a contemporary photography study by Kalpesh Lathigra in the First Floor Gallery and Lived in Architecture - Becontree at 100 with Verity-Jane Keefe in the Architecture Gallery.
Working in partnership with Create London and London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, RIBA will deliver programmes for audiences of all ages and backgrounds to experience and discuss the historical significance of the Becontree estate and broader contemporary issues facing large scale town planning, housing and green public spaces.
On 8 October, two new commissions open: a contemporary photographic study by Kalpesh Lathigra entitled The Tree of a Man named Beohha - Becontree now at 66 Portland place and Bringing Home the Unknown, a temporary public realm installation in Regent's Park by social enterprise POoR Collective and Mayesbrook Park School, an alternative provision for students in Becontree.
On 21 October, Lived in Architecture - Becontree at 100, a new commission with artist Verity-Jane Keefe will open in the Architecture Gallery at 66 Portland Place. This is followed by an infrastructure project by nimtim architects with artist Katie Schwab who will redesign corner plots on the estate, creating new spaces for residents and visitors to meet, play, grow and rest.
Photographer Kalpesh Lathigra and RIBA Curator Pete Collard will take guests on an in-depth tour around this new exhibition of photographs, specially commissioned by RIBA as part of the Becontree centenary.
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Take a tour around the historic Becontree Estate in Barking and Dagenham with the artist Verity-Jane Keefe as part of our Becontree centenary programme.
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Take a trip with us from London to Essex as we visit a number of historic examples of radical housing in the capital and the county in partnership with Focal Point Gallery through their Radical ESSEX programme.
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Draw. Make. Build. Get out of the house and come to the home of architecture for a day of fun for the entire family.
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Join us this October half term for a creative architecture workshop for children aged 6 to 10. Explore different options for road shapes that allow better interaction with neighbours, communities, and promote wellbeing, as well as coming up with your own unique shapes.
England - London
Join us this October half term for a creative architecture workshop for children aged 6 to 10. Imagine a building made from biscuits or a city made out of soap, skyscrapers made from socks or wobbly houses of jelly. What if Bournville really was a village made of chocolate? We need you to help us think of new ideas for exciting estates.
England - London
Join us this October half term to examine how and why we celebrate architecture now and in the future in a creative architecture workshop for young people aged 15 to 18.
England - London
Join us for this online creative architecture workshop for young people aged 15 to 18. We will explore how we can design housing that people and communities can transform and add to, rather than fit into.
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Join us for a curator-led tour of two exhibitions at the RIBA as part of the Becontree centenary.
England - London
Get to know some of the UK’s lesser known traditional techniques, alongside learning something new about a selection of our most beloved façade finishes like roughcast, pebbledash, flint and mock-Tudor.
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A behind the scenes tour led by architecture practice nimtim across the historic Becontree Estate where they are developing designs to revitalise a series of underused corner plots at road junctions.
England - London Join us for a curator-led tour of two exhibitions at the RIBA as part of the Becontree centenary.
England - London
Join us for this online workshop over two weekend mornings to delve into new ways of depicting architecture by drawing and model making. Explore themes and ideas inspired by the exhibitions celebrating 100 years of the Becontree Estate while developing your skills and discovering new creative techniques. For ages 18+.
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A night of inspirational talks by individuals and groups committed to designing, delivering and providing radical and ambitious social housing. This event is part of RIBA's Becontree centenary programme.
England - London Join us for a curator-led tour of two exhibitions at the RIBA as part of the Becontree centenary.
England - London
Read a short history of the Becontree estate: a cottage estate in east London with a radical past rooted in Garden Cities principles.
See the selected and shortlisted proposals for redesigning 12 neglected corner plots on the Becontree estate.
Curator of Exhibitions Pete Collard interviews visual artist Verity-Jane Keefe about her exhibition, the Becontree centenary, and her long term interest in the estate.
The Becontree centenary is a partnership project between Create London, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham (LBBD) and RIBA, supported by LBBD and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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