LDF: "Emerging Architects Redesign Outdoor Urban Life” Exhibition

EnviroBuild is excited to announce the Emerging Architects Redesign Outdoor Urban Life” design showcase, a landmark event taking place during the London Design Festival 2024. This exhibition will feature the top designs from our architectural design contest, selected by our esteemed judges including Bidisha Sinha Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, Laura Stephenson Director at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, Kathryn Tombling Architect Principal at BDP, Brigit Johnson at Stockwool and award winning Kieren Majhali at Karakusevic Carson Architects. Presenting the most innovative and eco-friendly solutions for urban living. The event promises to be a celebration of creativity and sustainability, highlighting the emerging talents in the field of architecture and offering a platform for these visionary designers to shine.

Exhibition Dates: September 16th - 20th, 2024
Awards Evening: September 18th, from 5:30pm
Location: EnviroBuild Showroom, 29 Pear Tree St, London EC1V 3AP
Exhibition Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (14–22 September )

The Urban Balcony Design Showcase is your chance to immerse yourself in the future of sustainable design. Our open design house will be accessible every weekday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm throughout the festival. Visitors can explore the top 10 designs from our architectural contest, each selected by our our esteemed judges including Bidisha Sinha Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, Laura Stephenson Director at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, Kathryn Tombling Architect Principal at BDP, Brigit Johnson at Stockwool and award winning Kieren Majhali at Karakusevic Carson Architects, for its creativity, sustainability, and innovative approach to urban balcony design. These designs represent the best of emerging talent, offering fresh perspectives on how to enhance urban living through thoughtful, eco-friendly architecture.

Join us on September 18th from 5:30 for an unforgettable evening at the Urban Balcony Design Showcase awards ceremony. This exciting event will feature a presentation from the contest winner, who will discuss their visionary and innovative design. Enjoy drinks and mingle with design experts, top architects, and fellow enthusiasts. Gain insights from our guest speaker on the future of urban design and engage in discussions with our esteemed judging panel from top London architecture firms. Explore the showcased designs, be inspired, and play a role in shaping the future of sustainable urban living.

Innovative Solutions for Urban Living: The showcased designs will demonstrate the latest trends and ideas in sustainable urban design. From integrating green spaces in high-density developments to using cutting-edge materials and technologies, these concepts push the boundaries of traditional architecture.

Emerging Talent: The exhibition highlights the ingenuity and creativity of the next generation of architects. Each design not only addresses the functional needs of urban living but also incorporates aesthetic elements that make city life more enjoyable and sustainable.

Eco-Friendly Approaches: Sustainability is at the core of the showcased designs. Visitors will see how these emerging architects have incorporated eco-friendly solutions to minimize environmental impact and promote a greener urban environment.

The Emerging Architects Redesign Outdoor Urban Life Showcase is a celebration of innovation, sustainability, and the future of urban living. By bringing together the brightest emerging talents in architecture and offering them a platform to showcase their eco-friendly and innovative designs, EnviroBuild is fostering a new wave of creativity and sustainability in the built environment.

We invite you to join us in this journey towards a greener, more vibrant urban future. Whether you are an architect, design enthusiast, or simply passionate about sustainable living, the Urban Balcony Design Showcase has something to offer you. Come and be inspired, connect with like-minded individuals, and contribute to the future of urban design.

Find out more about the competition here.

About the Judges:

Laura Stephenson- Director ​​Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

After working for a number of leading practices across London, Laura joined Allford Hall Monaghan Morris in 2006. Since then, she has led the Stirling Prize nominated Westminster Academy, RIBA award winning Kirk Balk Community College in Barnsley and Kingswood Academy in Hull. Other key projects Laura has led include William Street Quarter Masterplan in Barking, the first privately funded social housing scheme in the UK, and the refurbishment of BBC Studios 1-3 at the world-renowned Television Centre, as well as the Blossom Street masterplan, which includes refurbishment, restoration, facade retention, and new buildings and public realm on a key site in Shoreditch close to the City fringe. Most recently Laura has led the team working on proposals for a temporary House of Commons at Richmond House. Laura was promoted to Associate Director in 2014 and Director in 2021.

Kathryn Tombling- -Princpal, Head of Housing-

Kathryn is an architect and principal at our London studio, also co-leading our housing sector work. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience, she excels in creating sustainable communities through masterplanning and strategic thinking. Kathryn manages major mixed-use residential projects, including a new community at Plumstead West Thamesmead, and has contributed to the regeneration of Tollgate Gardens, and masterplans for Queen Mary University of London and King's College London. Her previous projects include the award-winning Heslington East masterplan and the transformation of an office building into the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's headquarters. Kathryn is on the NLA expert panel and the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

Bidisha Sinha- Associate Director Zaha Hadid Architects

Awarded the Commendation for Best Culture & Community by New London Architecture and the RIBA Regional Award for Mathematics: The Winton Gallery, Science Museum, London. With a mission to create visionary, sustainable spaces that enhance quality of life, I have contributed to iconic projects like Evelyn Grace Academy, Forest Green Rovers Eco-Stadium, a Bespoke Private Residence, and a Luxury Retail Mall. Joined Zaha Hadid Architects in 2005.

Kieren Majhail- Associate Karakusevic Carson Architects

Kieren is an Associate at Karakusevic Carson, leading public sector housing projects across the Midlands, London, and the South. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in housing design and residential masterplans, collaborating with entities like the West Midlands Combined Authority and Homes England. Kieren is a member of the RIBAJ Editorial Panel, an Architects Journal award judge, and has been recognized as a RIBA Rising Star (2018) and RIBA BAME award winner (2019). Currently, she leads the renewal of Horatia and Leamington Houses for Portsmouth City Council. Kieren joined Karakusevic Carson in 2020, focusing on enhancing collaboration and community engagement in architecture.

Birgit Johnson, Associate at Stockwool

Birgit focuses on the post-planning phases of projects, managing the delivery of working drawings packages for large residential and mixed-use schemes. Birgit joined the Practice in 2007 and became an Associate in 2021. She has been responsible for, or central to, the delivery of many of Stockwool’s developments over those years.

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