Building Future Talks: Public Housing London – The Rise, Fall and Rise

Building Futures Evening Talks: Public Housing London – The Rise, Fall and Rise with Karakusevic Carson Architects

The evolution of public housing in London, its shifting architectural form, the drivers behind change and its relationship with politics.

We at Blueprint for All believe in a future where talent is respected and nurtured irrespective of where it comes from, where organisations recognise and realise the benefits of a diverse workforce and where our communities can come together and thrive. This is our blueprint to set the foundations for a more inclusive society to grow.

Our Building Futures programme supports young people of diverse ethnic heritage pursue careers in the built environment.

ABOUT

Public Housing in London is evolving. After a break of almost four decades councils are building again and working with communities to deliver some of the best new housing anywhere in the UK.

In this lecture, urban historian at Karakusevic Carson, Mike Althorpe puts the current wave of change into the epic urban perspective of the past 180 years, charting the rise, fall and rise of public housing, its shifting architectural form, its big ideas and its dynamic relationship with our political landscape.

KARAKUSEVIC CARSON ARCHITECTS

Karakusevic Carson are architects and urban designers at the forefront of public housing design and major civic projects in the UK and internationally. They formed almost two decades ago with an aim to raise the standard of social housing in the UK after almost 40 years of neglect. Karakusevic Carson have since worked almost exclusively with the public sector to adapt, repair and create equitable and liveable homes and neighbourhoods that reflect civic need.

Lecture details:

Date: Wednesday 18th May 2022

Time: 6pm – 7:30pm

Eligibility: Aged 17+ of diverse ethnic heritage and/or from a disadvantaged socio-economic background

Please register and a link will be provided to you by Eventbrite. This event will be held on Zoom so please download in advance.

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We look forward to seeing you there!

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