Brick Works Clerkenwell 2024

Join us for our latest Brick Works event at the historic Crypt on the Green, a stunning vaulted brick space in the heart of Clerkenwell, London.
Brick Works are a series of relaxed, highly informative evenings, which offer practitioners and brick enthusiasts the opportunity to explore examples of contemporary brick architecture, to network with peers, and add clay brick to your calendar of continuing professional development (CPD).
What's Included?

• Drinks reception on arrival
• 3 informative presentations (speaker line up to be announced soon)
• Complimentary refreshments and food throughout the evening
• Networking opportunities

Spaces are limited so don't miss out!

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Trevor Morriss,Principal at SPPARC

Taking an unconventional route into architecture, Trevor Morriss designed his first building when he was just 17 years old, while working at the John Brunton Partnership. Today, Trevor is the Principal of SPPARC, the award-winning architecture and design studio he founded in London in 2007. He has lectured extensively and is a Board Trustee at the Architectural Association.SPPARC is renowned for its diverse portfolio having won plaudits for its exceptional regeneration and retrofit schemes in particular, which often tackle culturally significant projects. Recent examples include the co-design of the £1.3bn regeneration of Olympia London, the 2023 RIBA Award winning redevelopment of Borough Yards into a new retail, cultural and social hub in Southwark, and masterminding the design of the Camden Film Quarter, a unique new neighbourhood anchored by film and television production in Kentish Town.

Greycoat Stores, a historic department store built in the 1890s, stands as a testament to architectural restoration. After renovations to the original red brick facade in the 1950s covered the principal elevation with bland cement render, this iconic building has been reborn as a vibrant mixed-use space. SPPARC's masterful renovation has breathed new life into the building's original red brick facade, creating a stunning architectural landmark that seamlessly blends historic character with contemporary functionality.

Matthew Freeman, Engineering Director at ACS

Matthew Freeman, a leading innovator at ACS with over 18 years of experience and 20 patents, has been instrumental in advancing construction technology. As Engineering Director, he has collaborated with industry leaders, mentored emerging talent, and driven ACS’s reputation as a leader in innovation.

In this talk Matthew will introduce Certus™, an advanced, pre-assembled, A1 non-combustible modular brick-slip façade system. He will explore how Certus™ transforms architectural design with its wide range of aesthetic options while enhancing construction efficiency. He will also discuss how its off-site manufacturing approach is revolutionising the construction industry by accelerating project timelines and enhancing overall building performance.

Luke Tozer, co-founding director at Pitman Tozer Architects

Luke founded Pitman Tozer Architects with Tim Pitman in 2002. Over the years the studio has developed expertise in housing led regeneration projects in the UK and abroad. Luke enjoys being actively involved in the design and delivery of all projects from their Marylebone studio, where they are currently delivering 550 homes in East London and 85 homes in Singapore.

Kindred House, a 25 storey mixed use brick tower in Croydon won best large housing development at the 2023 Brick Awards. The practice has been critically acclaimed for Mint Street for Peabody which won numerous awards. Luke lives with his family in Gap House, a narrow, new-build terraced London townhouse, which won the RIBA House of the Year and Manser Medal in 2009, bringing the practice international acclaim.

Luke has judged many awards, leading RIBA Awards juries in East Anglia and Northern Island and previously judged the Brick Awards in 2016 and 2017.

He has sat on and presented at numerous Design Review Panels and previously taught at Cardiff University and University of East London. He is an active member of the Marylebone Association Planning Committee and the Architects’ Company.

🧱 one more fantastic Speaker to be announced very soon! 🧱

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