RIBA+VitrA Building Empathy: Collecting Narratives for the Future

How can architecture present the stories of the past and create new cultural destinations?

Join us for the second talk in the 2025 RIBA+VitrA Talks series, Building Empathy: Collecting Narratives for the Future.

In this panel discussion hear from leading voices in cultural and civic architecture, Carmody Groarke, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, O'Donnell & Tuomey and Wright & Wright, as they reflect on the role buildings can serve in holding the narratives of the communities they serve.

Exploring case studies including Museum of the Home in Hackney, and Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, and upcoming destinations like the V&A East and redevelopment of the Liverpool International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum, the panel will discuss how these projects are transforming our cultural landscape and preserving stories for generations to come.

The 2025 RIBA + VitrA Talks Programme explores the power of design to create positive change in communities. This year’s theme, Building Empathy: Design for our time, highlights the role of architects in shaping environments that are accessible, meaningful, and responsive to the people who use them.

The RIBA + VitrA Talks Programme features emerging and established international architects delivered in partnership with VitrA Bathrooms, now in its seventh year.

Lead Image: International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum Entrance Pavilion View - Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios

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