London Festival of Architecture: The UK’s largest annual celebration of architecture returns

1 – 30 June '14

London

London Festival of Architecture (LFA), the annual, city-wide celebration of the capital’s buildings and landmarks, returns for the entire month of June with over 200 activities stretching across every corner of London.

Since its inception in 2004, LFA has constantly engaged and excited new audiences, placing architecture firmly at the forefront of the cultural agenda. Now in its tenth anniversary year, the festival is developing its role, helping to transform the perception of architecture from a niche interest, to a vital element of the UK’s cultural, economic, social and financial framework.

Using the theme CAPITAL, the festival invites the public to explore different facets of London: its culture, people, economy and its built environment, providing the opportunity for engaging and thought-provoking debate.

Issues covered in-depth will include the housing crisis, and the rapid increase in the development of tall buildings, with events and activities designed to put these subjects firmly on the political agenda.

The LFA is delivered through a programme of events organised by London’s leading cultural and academic institutions – including the Royal Academy of Arts, Design Museum, V&A, Royal College of Art, Serpentine Galleries and National Trust – as well as associated projects by architects, artists, designers and curators.

For full programme listings see www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org

Garden Bridge © Arup, Courtesy London Festival of Architecture 2014

Rainforest by GUN Architects Copyright Valerie Bennett

Dulwich Picture Gallery Simon Hoare

Concrete Wonder Stockwell Bus Garage Open Day © TFL

House of Muses © GRUPPE