Events programme
THURSDAY 22
BLUEPRINT BIG BREAKFAST
Smiths of Smithfield
Early morning full breakfast at Smiths with a major speaker from the world of architecture.
LAB / Blueprint Magazine Media Sponsors)
THE EXTREME SHOPPING RACE
10.15
The Prince's Foundation, Shoreditch
Armed with a shopping list in one hand and a map in the other, teams will race against the clock to locate essential items for all daily needs within a 400m walkable radius.
The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment and Le Parkour
DEBATE
1960's Architecture: Iconic or Eyesore?
Tate Modern Starr Auditorium
Panellists tbc.
London Borough of Southwark
TOURS
BARBICAN FLATS
15.00 - Frank Harris, Long Lane Office
Tours of the Barbican to be run by Frank Harris Estates.
Frank Harris
NEW AND OLD AROUND BANKSIDE AND BERMONDSEY
Contemporary architectural sites in Southwark
Led by Kenneth Powell, author of 'New London Architecture' (Merrell), this walking tour looks at more than 20 years of regeneration and redevelopment in Southwark.
The London Borough of Southwark and Kenneth Powell
AN AUDIENCE WITH WILLIAM BARLOW (DECEASED)
18.00 - 20.30
The Gymnasium
The famous engineer, William Barlow, who created St Pancras Station, is brought uniquely back to life in a TV studio style interview. Expect a few surprises along the way.
Written by Richard Shannon, directed by Peter Davies, produced by John Farquar-Smith. LCR on behalf of the St Pancras Society
BIKE TOUR
Contemporary Culture 18.30 - 21.00
A guided tour of some of the best contemporary buildings in inner London.
Feilden Clegg Bradley and Southwark Cyclists Blueprint (Media Sponsors)
TALK
Peter Ackroyd
Tate Modern
A talk given by Peter Acroyd.
LAB
250TH ANNIVERSARY BOROUGH MARKET FEAST
Borough Market
Celebrating 250 years of Borough Market with a great feast provided by Borough Market traders.
London Borough of Southwark and Borough Market