Events

Past Events

Video
Thriving: Reflections for the future maker

Jemima Burrill in conversation with spatial designer and artist Simone Brewster and textile designer Sarah Campbell

For Design District’s latest lunchtime event, we meet two makers of different generations who’ve both made their mark by breaking the rules. Host Jemima Burrill (curator at Greenwich Peninsula’s NOW Gallery) talks to them about creativity, collectivity and constant engagement.

Video
Meet Hannah Corlett, HNNA (part two)

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery

The final event in the current Meet the Architects series sees the return of Hannah Corlett, Founding Director of HNNA. Having previously spoken about her work on Design District’s masterplan, the focus this time is on the two buildings she’s brought to Greenwich Peninsula’s new heart.

Video
Meet David Saxby, Architecture 00

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery

For the penultimate event in this series, Jemima Burrill speaks to David Saxby of collaborative studio Architecture 00. The pair were joined by Saxby’s fellow co-founder Lynton Pepper for a discussion taking in open source furniture, defending buildings from air rifle attacks and the Design District rooftop basketball court.

Video
Zoom or Room? The Future of Collaboration

In the Age of Uncertainty, what can business and design learn from each other?

In partnership with ReDesign Business, Design Council and Innovate UK, curated by Propela

Video
Meet Adam Khan, Adam Khan Architects

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery

Broadcaster Jon Snow has described Adam Khan as ‘one of the most inspiring, original and committed architects of his generation.’ For the eighth talk in the series, Jemima Burrill spoke with Khan about collaboration, domesticity, picnic blanket architecture and beauty-as-sustainability.

Video
Meet Alberto Veiga, Barozzi Veiga

Design District’s series of online lunchtime talks resumes with architect Alberto Veiga, one half of Barcelona-based practice Barozzi Veiga. For this edition, Wallpaper* editor Nick Compton takes the helm.

with Nick Compton, Senior Editor at Wallpaper* magazine

Video
Meet Oliver Schulze, Schulze + Grassov

For the latest edition of Design District’s lunchtime series, regular host Jemima Burrill spoke with the project’s urban designer, Oliver Schulze of Copenhagen-based studio Schulze+Grassov. The pair discussed Schulze’s life and influences, ideas around difference and universality, and the importance of generosity in placemaking.

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery

Video
Meet Hannah Corlett, HNNA Architects

The second of Design District's Friday lunchtime Meet the Architects series introduced us to Hannah Corlett, founder of HNNA. Corlett is not only the architect behind two of the District’s buildings, but also the creator and coordinator of its ambitious masterplan.

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery

Video
Meet Meredith Bowles, Mole Architects

Last week, Design District launched its new Meet the Architects series with a talk from Meredith Bowles of Mole Architects, one of the eight practices behind the development’s 16 buildings.

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery

Video
Getting Published: Taran Wilkhu and Nick Compton in conversation

Design District is not just about providing creatives with affordable workspace. Once it opens in 2021, tenants can look forward to further support in the form of events and workshops aimed at developing skills and careers. 

For a taste of what’s to come, Design District has organised a series of online conversations that bring together industry experts, starting with architectural photographer Taran Wilkhu — who has been documenting the construction process — and Wallpaper* senior editor, Nick Compton. Along with host Jemima Burrill, the pair discuss the hows (and whys) of getting work published.

Video
Meet José Selgas and Lucía Cano, SelgasCano

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery

From their leafy home and studio complex on the outskirts of Madrid, the husband and wife team discuss light, colour and the important role nature plays in their work.

Video
Explore the Design District in CGI Film

Get a glimpse of the eclectic architecture of the Design District with studios, work spaces and outdoor courtyards specifically designed for those working in the creative industries.

Video
Meet David Kohn, DK Architects

Having previously designed galleries, colleges, art installations, private residences and exhibitions, David Kohn Architects can now add two Design District buildings to its list of projects — one of which will bear the district’s landmark sign. Founding Director David Kohn spoke with Jemima Burrill about the research that informs his practice, working with artists and the limits of ‘hedgehoggy’ thinking.

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery

Video
Meet Tom Emerson, 6a architects

The Meet the Design District Architects series has rapidly become a favourite lunchtime event for those interested in the built environment. For this edition — the third in the series — we’re introduced to Tom Emerson, one half of the founding team behind 6a architects.

with Jemima Burrill, curator and cultural consultant to NOW Gallery