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Building Sounds is your go-to podcast for monthly conversations with trailblazers from across London’s built environment.
Through conversations with figures from across the city, we’ll reveal the fascinating stories behind our city’s buildings and architectural projects, forgotten histories and the spaces in between.
Building Sounds is run by the London Festival of Architecture team, who are passionate about improving accessibility in London’s public realm so that we can create a more inclusive city for all.
Can an architecture festival have a real impact on the city? A conversation with Peter Murray and Moira Lascelles
Building Sounds
39 minutes 50 seconds
1 year ago
Can an architecture festival have a real impact on the city? A conversation with Peter Murray and Moira Lascelles
When the Festival was founded in 2004, Peter Murray had no idea of the legacy that the London Festival of Architecture would go on to have. In this episode, Building Sounds host Eliza Grosvenor sits down with two key people from the Festival's history to talk all things impact, 20th-anniversary, and uncover some intriguing stories from the early days.
Eliza is joined by Peter Murray OBE (Co-Founder, NLA and Founder, LFA) and Moira Lascelles (Executive Director and Head of Partnerships, UP Projects) to explore the LFA2024 theme of 'reimagine' and to explore the role that an architecture festival can play in shaping the city. From jelly building to sheep herding, Peter and Moira dive into some of the iconic projects that have shaped the LFA over the past 20 years.
To find out more about #LFAat20 or how to get involved in the Festival, head to the LFA website here. Have a question for the podcast? Email info@londonfestivalofarchitecture.org or call 020 7636 4044.
Timestamps for this episode:
01:30 Introductions
02:25 Quick-fire questions
04:45 Thoughts on 'Reimagine'
08:50 The beginnings of the LFA, or 'Clerkenwell Architecture Biennale'
14:55 Millennium Bridge Sheep Drive
16:25 Early days with NLA
19:35 Stand-out projects from the Festival's history
23:30 Importance of supporting emerging designers, students and international practices
25:48 Challenges over the years
28:59 Advice for LFA2024 organisers
30:47 Closing questions
This episode was produced and edited by Katya Spiers. You can find a transcript of the conversation using the link below:
Download the transcript here
Building Sounds
Building Sounds is your go-to podcast for monthly conversations with trailblazers from across London’s built environment.
Through conversations with figures from across the city, we’ll reveal the fascinating stories behind our city’s buildings and architectural projects, forgotten histories and the spaces in between.
Building Sounds is run by the London Festival of Architecture team, who are passionate about improving accessibility in London’s public realm so that we can create a more inclusive city for all.
