Death & Architecture

Death & Architecture

Death & Architecture is a public discussion event for Timeless Voices, an architectural photography exhibition by Tianzhou Yang, curated by Zhimin Zhang and Noiascape, as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2025.

About Timeless Voices

Timeless Voices unveils cemeteries as living archives of cultural voices, aiming to inspire dialogue on the design of spaces where we end our physical life and begin our post physical life.

Cemeteries are more than final resting places; they are living archives of diverse cultural histories. Found in every city—from bustling urban centers to remote desert corners—these spaces bear silent witness to communities that have passed. Each cemetery represents a unique spatial and cultural response to life and death.

In this exhibition, architecturally trained photographer Tianzhou Yang presents a curated series of evocative images that capture the voices of the memorial landscapes. His work reveals both the cultural imprints of various communities and the shared human experiences that transcend time and place. Tianzhou’s series invites reflection on how memorial spaces can serve as a catalyst for memory, reflection and the possibility of life.

Through a series of talks and discussions featuring Sam Jacob from Sam Jacob Studio, local parish priest Father Rajiv and community groups, we will explore how different cultures create spaces to honor the departed and the rituals that mark the transition from one state to another.

Exhibition Opening: 5th June18:00–Late

Exhibition: 6th–14th June: 12:00–18:00 (Closed on 9th & 10th)

Public Talk Death & Architecture: 10th June 18:00 - 20:00

Community Dicussion: 8th June 11:00 & 14th June 11:00

About Death & Architecture

Death and remembrance are universal experiences. Death & Architecture initiates a talk between Tianzhou Yang, Sam Jacob and a local parish priest Father Rajiv, we will explore how different cultures create spaces to honor the departed and the rituals that mark the transition from one state to another. This event will encourage open participation, dialogue, and an exploration of how end-of-life practices may evolve in the future.

About Tianzhou Yang

Tianzhou Yang is a professional architectural photographer based in London and Beijing. Trained at the Bartlett School of Architecture, he uses his multicultural perspective to reveal neglected structures and uncover the narratives behind architectural projects. In recent years, Tianzhou has travelled the world, turning his attention to to recording cemeteries and memorial structures.

About Sam Jacob

Sam Jacob is the director of Sam Jacob Studio for architecture and design – a collaborative practice that makes buildings, places, strategies and objects. Recent projects include a new mixed use building in Hoxton, offices for Art Review, refreshing the V&A’s Cromwell Road entrance and exhibition designs for Somerset House, the Design Museum and William Morris Gallery. He is Professor at and Dean of the Institute of Architecture at the Angewandte, Vienna.

About Noisacape

Noiascape is a rental housing platform for global creatives – offering newcomers to cities a flexible network of places to live, work and socialise.

Noiascape provide places for modern urban living. Fast and flexible access to design led spaces. All-inclusive, move in ready, fully furnished homes, for short and long stays, perfect for a mobile, modern workforce.

Our buildings are made for the modern working – allowing residents to work & connect globally, from the comfort of their home.

Noiascape also help people connect socially by providing spaces for residents to experience culture and community in the place where they live. Through talks, events, and supper clubs, our shared spaces become a foyer for social life, building community and togetherness, providing everyday cultural experiences in the places where people live.

About London Festival of Architecture (LFA)

The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) is a month-long celebration of architecture and city-making, taking place in June 2025.

In 2025, LFA explores the theme of ‘Voices’. Architecture is not only about creation; it is about listening, amplifying, and intertwining the voices that shape our spaces, stories, and neighborhoods. LFA serves as a platform for conversation, innovation, and emerging talent, guiding us toward a more equitable and sustainable city.

For queries regarding access requirements for this event please contact: noiasocial@noiascape.com