Open House Contemporary

Open House Contemporary, Corus and Building Design invite readers to attend exclusive lectures by leading architects
How can we design buildings that last for the long term and that accommodate social and economic change? Does this mean looking beyond the contingencies of the brief and our empathy with the individuals that we design for? Stephen Witherford and William Mann of Witherford Watson Mann Architects, newly announced winners of 2006 Europan 8 UK for Innovative housing schemes, will be discussing their interpretation of the interplay between present and future needs and the role of the city in this process of change. Using the examples of their design for Europan 8 UK (Stonebridge Park) and their housing and urban design work in the Lower Lea Valley.
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
How to Book
These ticketed events are priced at £5 and £3 pounds for students. Pre-booking is essential via the website: www.openhousecontemporary.org

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