The Murray Lecture: Shaping the future of global cities

Join Peter Murray in conversation with Beatrice Galilee in the inaugural Murray lecture, exploring London’s position on the global stage as we envision the future of cities. Delving into the essence of what makes London the best city in the world, Peter Murray will discuss the critical elements shaping the future of city-making, with Beatrice Galilee, British curator and international writer on design and architecture.

Peter Murray is the Co-Founder of NLA, and founder of the London Festival of Architecture, also acting as Chairman of the Temple Bar Trust, Past Master of the Architects’ Company and a Director of the Association of Architectural Organisations. He was previously a Mayor of London’s Design Advocate and a board member of Be First, Barking and Dagenham’s regeneration delivery company.

Beatrice Galilee is a London-born, New York-based curator, writer and advisor who is internationally recognised for her expertise in global contemporary architecture and design. She is the co-founder and executive director of The World Around, an organisation dedicated to amplifying impactful global design and architecture. She is the author of Radical Architecture of the Future, and between 2014-2019 served as the first curator of contemporary architecture and design at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Join us for an insightful conversation that illuminates the path forward for London and cities worldwide by two of our industry’s most profound speakers.

Concession tickets are available for students and senior citizens, and a valid form of ID will be required upon entry.

18:15: Arrivals
18:45: Introduction to Peter Murray OBE and Beatrice Galilee, Co-Founder and Executive Director, The World Around

Catherine Staniland, Director, NLA

18:50: Keynote

Peter Murray OBE, Co-founder, NLA
19:20: Conversation and Q&A

Beatrice Galilee, Co-Founder and Executive Director, The World Around
Peter Murray OBE, Co-founder, NLA
19:30: End

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