Biba Dow and Alun Jones, of Dow Jones Architects, join architect Stephen Taylor in conversation. Dow Jones’ approach to designing the new building adjoining St Mary Magdalene Church near Paddington and the challenges and opportunities of responding to an historic building will be amongst their topics.

Dow Jones Architects has a reputation for producing well-crafted, conceptually clear architecture. Since formation in 2000, they have made work in sensitive sites in both the country and the city. Recent projects include Maggie’s Cardiff and the Garden Museum in Lambeth. Stephen Taylor Architects are an award winning RIBA Chartered practice that work both domestically and internationally to produce high quality contemporary buildings and urbanism. The practice was named AYA Architect of the Year in 2009 and again in 2010 for their work in housing and masterplanning.

The building will be open from 18.30 and we invite you to look round before the talk. The talk will begin at 19.30.