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	Blueprint Big Breakfast with Sir Michael Bichard 24 June, 8am - 10am, Royal Geographical Society with IBG Chairman of the Design Council and Rector for The University of the Arts London gives his perspective on London over a full English breakfast at the Royal Geographical Society with IBG.
	Blueprint Big Breakfast with Gill Hicks 27 June, 8am - 10am, The Wapping Project Ambassador of human rights charity Peace Direct and survivor of the 7/7 bombings on London, Gill Hicks gives her perspective on London over a full English at this stunning converted hydraulic power station now restaurant and art gallery.
	Blueprint Big Breakfast with Janet Street-Porter 3 July, 8am - 10am, British Museum, The BAFTA award-nominated British editor, journalist, media personality, television presenter and producer, Janet Street-Porter gives her perspective on London over a full English at the British Museum's the Great Court restaurant.
	Blueprint Big Breakfast with Sir John Tusa 4 July, 8am - 10am, British Museum, The Czech-born British television journalist, former director of The Barbican Centre and Chairman of the University of the Arts London gives his perspective on London over a full English at the British Museum's the Great Court restaurant.
	Blueprint Big Breakfast with Loyd Grossman 10 July, 8am - 10am, Roast Broadcaster and Chairman of Culture Northwest, the Campaign for Museums and Public Monuments and Sculpture Association, Loyd Grossman gives his perspective on London over a full English at Roast Restaurant in Borough Market.
	Blueprint Big Breakfast with Deyan Sudjic 11 July, 8:30am - 10am, Roast Director of the Design Museum and founder of Blueprint Magazine gives his perspective on London over a full English in the bright conservatory of Roast Restaurant, Borough Market.
	Blueprint Big Breakfast with Siobhan Davies 17 July, 8am - 10am, Smith's of Smithfield Founder and artistic director of Siobhan Davies Dance Company, housed in the RIBA Award winning Sarah Wiggleswrorth building in Southwark, Siobhan Davies gives her perspective on London over a full English at Smith's of Smithfield.
	Blueprint Big Breakfast with Jon Snow 18 July, 8am - 10am, Smith's of Smithfield Channel Four News presenter Jon Snow gives his take on London over a full English at Smith's of Smithfield.
	Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners 16 July, 1pm - 2:30pm, St Katherine Cree Church Talk by Andy Young, Associate at Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, on the design of The Leadenhall Building, City of London, taking place at St Katherine Cree Church, Leadenhall Street EC3A.
	Rafael Vi�olyTalk 9 July, 7pm - 9pm, Royal Institution of Great Britain Internationally acclaimed architect and international fellow of the RIBA, Rafael Vi�oly will be giving a talk in the unique surroundings of the Royal Institution of Great Britain.
	Non-Stop Forest 20 July, 12pm - 6pm, Clerkenwell Green to Exmouth Market For one day only explore a forest path through the city and discover fresh thinking about public space along the way.
	atomikpicnic 20 July, Spa Fields (t.b.c.) An urban picnic event for the exchange of fresh food and ideas to provoke the senses and stimulate urban conversation.
	Unit 15 at the Bartlett 1998 - 2008 17 July, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Barbican Cinema A festival showcase of student film work from the last ten years of Unit 15 at the Bartlett.
	Design Workshop: Clerkenwell Green 17 July, 1pm - 6pm, Clerkenwell Green Design charette for invited teams of design professionals and locals to revitalise Clerkenwell Green.
	Barbican flat tours 1 17 July, 5am - 7am, Frank Harris and Company Barbican Apartment Tours
	Conservation Book Fair 17 July, 12pm - 7pm, Alan Baxter Associates Gallery Conservation Book Fair hosted by SAVE Britain�s Heritage. Historic buildings charities and publishers will be attending. Everyone is welcome.
	The City of Spaces 19 July, 11am - 4pm, St. Paul's Cathedral This walk will explore both well known and hidden spaces in the City of London.
	Architects Benevolent Society HOK Sport 6km fun run 22 June, 10am - 11am, St Mark's churchyard 6km sponsored run from Angel to Tate Modern in aid of the Architects Benevolent Society
	It's An Architectural Knockout! 20 July, 12pm - 4pm, Clerkenwell Green A lighthearted outdoor event featuring architectural and other professionals competing in a series of fun 'London Architecture' obstacle races!
	Art on Greenwich Peninsula 28 June, 5pm - 6pm, Greenwich Peninsula Business Centre A walk led by Directors of Art in the Public Realm, taking in the art on Greenwich Peninsula such as Wilson's Slice of Reality and Gormley's Quantum Cloud.
	Choreography of Space 12 July - 13 July, Deptford Creek An evolving series of performances, taking the form of a contest exploring the past, present and future development of the Deptford Riviera.
	Royal Court Theatre Tours 22 June, 10am - 6pm, Royal Court Theatre Join us on a behind the scenes tour of the Royal Court Theatre, home to the English Stage Company for 50 years.
	Chelsea Guided Walks 1 21 June, 11am - 12:30pm, Holy Trinity Church Guided walk of Hans Town area of Chelsea with Chairman of The Chelsea Society. Ends at 68 Cadogan Square, SW1X 0EA.
	Historic Buildings - What is their Sustainable Future? 7 July, 6:30pm - 8pm, Edmund J. Safra Lecture Theatre Talk and debate to discuss the sustainable future of our historic environment
	Architecture in Holborn 5 July, 3pm - 5pm, At Holborn Ranger Kiosk Two-hour walking tour will explore the varied architectural highlights of Holborn, Central London.
	Edwardian Architecture is the Best 5 July, 2am - 5am, The Building Centre EDWARDIAN ARCHITECTURE IS THE BEST A cycle tour discovering hidden gems of Edwardian Architecture in the back streets of the West End.
	Bloomsbury Living 5 July, 11am, Frank Harris and Company A walking tour tracing the various styles of residential accommodation from Georgian to the contemporary in the Bloomsbury area.
	Lecture: The Architectural Technology of Complex Form 25 June, 6pm - 26 June, 7:30pm, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates International PA Architectural ideas today are fresher: more open, more challenging, more responsive; because we can now think, design and build smart complex form, using cutting edge digital tools.
	Green Sky Thinking 16 July, 6:30pm - 9pm, Allen & Overy A pecha kucha style event: your opportunity to hear young design practices explore innovative ideas around the sustainable city. Restricted places. Supported by Atkins. For more information email syates@openhouse.org.uk.
	Architecture Rocks 18 July, 6pm - 11:45pm, Bloomsbury Ballroom Architecture Rocks is the closing party of this year�s London Festival of Architecture, on Friday July 18 at the Bloomsbury Ballroom.
	Planning in London 2 July, TUC Building Planning in London magazine and NLA will jointly host a major conference on planning in London and its impact on delivering high quality architecture and urban design. The conference will draw leading figures from the planning, development and design industry.
	Fresh or death � the Elephant and Castle debate 9 July, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Allies and Morrison Architects Elephant and Castle is one of central London�s most maligned and unloved locations. Brutal 1960s architecture and infrastructure dominates the landscape, favouring the car over pedestrian and creating the feel of somewhere stuck in time.
	Bright and early Borough bike ride 9 July, 8am - 9am, St. Margaret's House Bright and early Borough bike ride Led by Nigel Stephenson and Ken Greig of Greig and Stephenson Architects, this early morning leisurely cycle ride will visit some of north Southwark�s most fascinating locations.
	Three venue tour at Borough Market 11 July, 10:30am - 11:30am, Ken Greig/Nigel Stephenson Experience the past, present and future of London's Borough Market area with a tour of three venues - the Hop Cellars, Vinopolis and Borough Market.
	Raising attainment through fresh design � a tour 12 July, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Iain Johncock A few years ago, The London Borough of Southwark�s schools were among the worst in educational attainment. Yet a few years on, fresh thinking and innovative design have vastly improved achievement levels. Visit some of the schools that have benefited from forward thinking, radical interventions, and hear from some of the architects and head teachers who big ideas have made all the difference.
	Unusual fresh air walks in Southwark 12 July - 13 July Take part in four free walks led by local writer and historian John Constable and the Southwark Mysteries Company. Sponsored by Southwark Council and Lend Lease.
	Urban Street Hunt 12 July, 11am - 7pm, Queen Elizabeth Hall The Urban Street Hunt is a project of exploration. Using digital photography and a treasure-hunt format, teams will take a fresh look at their surroundings.
	Procurement Partnerships Through Design 10 July, 6pm - 7:30pm, HLM Architects Eminent speakers from the fields of healthcare, defence and education representing Government and the private sector will address the key issues surrounding the importance of design, procurement and delivery.
	Growing Food For London Conference 30 June, 10am - 7pm, City Hall Full day conference that will explore how more food growing could be planned for under utilised areas of London.
	Small Designs 19 July, 10am - 12:30pm, Siobhan Davies Studios A morning of fun and creative activities focusing on the architecture of Siobhan Davies Studios for all the family.
	Building the South Bank 1 July - 31 July, Mediatheque @ BFI Southbank Collection of films from the BFI National Archive exploring the built environment of the South Bank and the legacy of the 1951 Festival of Britain.
	Contemporary Architecture at Kew Gardens 8 July, 10:30am - 12:30pm, Kew Gardens Tour of contemporary architecture at Kew Gardens, with talks by the architects.
	Scattered House Drop-in 4 July, 3pm - 6 July, 8pm, Hungarian Cultural Centre Scattered House Drop-in Public workshop where participants build contemporary responsive spaces from hacked toys they bring along.
	Poland Embassy Project 12 July, Union Street - outside TRUTHTAG is a project commissioned by the Polish Cultural Institute, which will take place along South Bank as part of the Urban Street Hunt, encouraging people to appreciate the rich and diverse architecture in the area.
	Breaking Ground - Daniel Libeskind in Conversation 24 June, 6:30pm - 8pm, British Library In Conversation with the architect Daniel Libeskind
	Intelligence2 debate with RIBA Trust: Prince Charles was right: modern architecture is still all 30 June, 6:45pm - 8:30pm, Royal Geographical Society's Ondaatje Theatre, Renowned London debating forum Intelligence2 and RIBA Trust invite you to cast your vote as speakers dispute the state of modern architecture.
	Blueprint Big Breakfast with Mark Wallinger 1 July, 8am - 10am, The Wapping Project Turner prize winner and creator of the famous Fourth plinth piece, Ecce Homo, Mark Wallinger gives his perspective on London over a full English at this stunning converted hydraulic power station now restaurant and art gallery.
	0300.TV presents CHILE 1997-2007 PUBLIC WORKS 20 June, 10am - 20 July, 5pm, Bol�var Hall The Architecture Channel 0300.TV presents a Documentary that shows Public Works created by Chilean Architects in the last decade, during a period related to the consolidation of democracy, its materialization and cultural implications.
	U.S. Embassy Film Screening: My Architect 26 June, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, U.S. Embassy Special screening of My Architect at the American Embassy in London on June 26. RSVPs are required by 20 June to ahmedtx@state.gov or 02078940652.
	David Chipperfield Lecture 3 July, 6:30pm - 8pm, Institute of Education LFA keynote lecture by David Chipperfield, winner of the 2007 Stirling Prize.
	Explore Sites and Sounds 21 June, 10am - 12am, Exhibition Road Exhibition Road, Saturday 21 June On Midsummer�s Day a celebration of international music and architecture in and around Exhibition Road, when the London Festival of Architecture and the annual Music Day join forces.
	The All Stars 11 July, 6:30pm - 9:45pm, The Scoop at More London Free music in the award winning outdoor amphitheatre at More London - bringing the Southbank alive
	Define Your City: Lessons on the Architectural Characters of London 8 July Architecture is our religion, architecture is your religion. As a show of good faith, come to Southwark Cathedral to see six passionate young architects pontificating on architectural character in London. Supported by Gifford.
	C�sar Pelli Lecture 27 June, 7pm, East Wintergarden Cesar Pelli, architect of One Canada Square, gives a lecture to mark the 20th Anniversary of Canary Wharf.
	City of London Festival & Canary Wharf: Balkanatics 26 June, 12:30pm - 2pm, Canada Square Park Wild and rhythmically driving music from the Balkan region and Anatolia, born out of London's cosmopolitan music scene.
	Roman Fort gate 16 July, 11:30am - 12pm, Museum of London A tour of the remains of the western Roman fort gate discovered in 1956.
	Blueprint Big Breakfast with Julia Peyton Jones 20 June, 8am - 10am, Royal Geographical Society with IBG One of the most powerful and successful women in the British art world, director of the Serpentine Gallery since 1991, Julia Peyton-Jones gives her take on London over a full English at the Royal Geographical Society.
	My Architect film screening 25 June, 6pm - 9pm, East Wintergarden Screening of My Architect, a documentary about Louis Kahn, architect of the Salk Institute in California and the National Assembly Building in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
	Sketches of Frank Gehry film screening 29 June, 12:30pm, East Wintergarden Screening of Sydney Pollack's documentary exploring the thoughts and architecture of Frank Gehry.
	The Fountainhead by King Vidor film screening 28 June, 12:30pm, East Wintergarden Screening of the 1949 adaptation of Ayn Rand's novel following the individualistic architect character, Howard Roark, which some say is based on Frank Lloyd Wright.
	Arthur Erickson's Vancouver 24 June, The Royal Institute of British Architects Vancouver�s leading architects, urbanists and critics gather at RIBA to describe and illustrate Arthur Erickson�s huge influence in shaping their city, often named �the world�s most livable.�
	Art and Architecture of Canary Wharf 28 June, 3pm - 4:30pm, Museum in Docklands Explore the magnificent buildings, sculpture and landscape around Canary Wharf.
	Art and Architecture of Canary Wharf 29 June, 3pm - 4:30pm, Museum in Docklands Explore the magnificent buildings, sculpture and landscape of Canary Wharf.
	Moving Here 28 June, 1:30pm, Museum in Docklands Join this performance to meet a passenger who arrived at Tilbury Docks from the Caribbean in 1948.
	HausWork: The 21st century townhouse 25 June, 7pm - 9pm, New London Architecture Part of a Wallpaper magazine series bringing together new and established architectural talent, focusing on urban residential design: Scape Architects and NoRoof Architects in conversation with Sarah Featherstone.
	Hauswork: The challenge of context 2 July, 7pm - 9pm, New London Architecture Part of a Wallpaper magazine series bringing together new and established architectural talent, focusing on urban residential design: Sculpit Architects and MCP Arquitectura in conversation with Lynch Architects.
	HausWork: The new apartment building 9 July, 7pm - 9pm, New London Architecture Part of a Wallpaper magazine series bringing together new and established architectural talent, focusing on urban residential design: Dimitrios Tsigos and John Smart in conversation with Peter Barber.
	HausWork: Extensions and radical alterations 16 July, 7pm - 9pm, New London Architecture Part of a Wallpaper magazine series bringing together new and established architectural talent, focusing on urban residential design: Matthias Schmalohr and Adrian Friend in conversation with Jonathan Tuckey.
	Roman Fort gate 16 July, 12:30pm - 1pm, Museum of London A tour of the remains of the western Roman fort gate discovered in 1956.
	Conservators in action 18 July, 3pm - 3:45pm, Museum of London An opportunity to see one of our conservators working on a key object from the refurbishment of our modern galleries.
	Fun and Games! - National Archaeology Weekend 19 July, 11am - 4:30pm, Museum of London To celebrate Olympic year, Museum of London is hosting a day of activities, tours and talks looking at games and sports throughout history.
	Archaeology in the City 20 July, 2pm - 4pm, Museum of London This walk looks at archaeological discoveries made in the City. To book tickets (�7.50) please call 0870 444 3855.
	Moving Here 28 June, 2:30pm - 4pm, Museum in Docklands Join this performance to meet a passenger who arrived at Tilbury Docks from the Caribbean in 1948.
	30 St Mary Axe - VocalEyes Audio Described Tour - NOW FULLY BOOKED 12 July, 9:30am - 10:45am, 30 St Mary Axe VocalEyes guided audio-described tour for blind and partially sighted people, describing the building, giving its history and telling its story.
	Royal Albert Hall -VocalEyes Audio Described Tour 21 June, 10am - 12pm, Royal Albert Hall VocalEyes guided audio-described tour for blind and partially sighted people, describing the building, giving it�s history and telling it�s story.
	Siobhan Davies Studios - VocalEyes Audio Described Tour 13 July, 2:30pm - 3:45pm, Siobhan Davies Studios VocalEyes guided audio-described tour for blind and partially sighted people, describing the building, giving its history and telling its story.
	The O2 - VocalEyes Audio Described Tour 28 June, 10:30am - 12pm, The O2 VocalEyes guided audio-described tour for blind and partially sighted people, describing the building, giving its history and telling its story.
	UCL Paul O'Gorman Building - VocalEyes Audio Described Tour 5 July, 10am - 11:15am, UCL Cancer Institute: Paul O'Gorman Building VocalEyes guided audio-described tour for blind and partially sighted people, describing the building, giving its history and telling its story.
	Regent's Canal: A Fresh Perspective: Islington Ecology Centre Guided Walk 3 July, 2:30pm - 4pm, Regent's Canal Adapted guided walk along the canal discussing its history and wildlife. Pre booking essential.
	Regent's Canal: A Fresh Perspective: Islington Ecology Centre � Guided Walk 4 July, 12:30pm - 1:30pm, Regent's Canal Guided Walk along the canal discussing its history, especially for those working locally. Pre booking essential.
	Regent's Canal: A Fresh Perspective: Islington Ecology Centre � Wildlife Boat Trip 6 July, 10am - 5pm, London Canal Museum A unique opportunity to discover the canal's environment by water taxi and learn about its wildlife. (Ticket on the day �1)
	Regent's Canal: A Fresh Perspective: London Sinfonietta 6 July, 12pm - 4pm, Regent's Canal - various London Sinfonietta musicians will surprise you by performing in unexpected places pieces by British composers including a world premiere.
	Regent's Canal: A Fresh Perspective: London Canal Museum Talk 3 July, 7:30pm, London Canal Museum Learn about the Wildlife on Canals by listening to expert Bob Gilbert. �3 on entry.
	Regent's Canal: A Fresh Perspective: London Canal Museum Talk 6 July, 12pm - 1pm, London Canal Museum Malcolm Tucker, expert on London's industrial architecture will enlighten you all about the canal's ice trade and ice wells.
	Regents Canal: A Fresh Perspective: The Musical Flying Squad 6 July, 5:30pm - 7pm, London Canal Museum 'Canal' - a romp through the famous and infamous people of the Canal�s world by The Musical Flying Squad.
	Regent's Canal: A Fresh Perspective: Islington Ecology Centre Walk 3 July, 12:30pm - 1:30pm, Regent's Canal Guided Walk along the canal discussing its history, especially for those working locally. Pre booking essential.
	Regent's Canal: A Fresh Perspective: London Canal Museum Walk 5 July, 2:30pm - 4pm, London Canal Museum Learn from the expert with a guided walk that includes a visit to the Waterpoint. �5/ �4 - first come first served.
	Graham Stirk LIVE 4 July, 6:30pm - 7:45pm, British Museum Graham Stirk, project director at Rogers Stirk Harbour + partners, reveals the thinking behind the design of a major new addition to the building of the British Museum - a space which includes a special exhibitions gallery,logistics hub and conservation and science.
	Peter Ackroyd Lecture: Hawksmoor and the Wild World of London 6 July, St George's Church Peter Ackroyd's lecture, 'Hawksmoor and the Wild World of London,' will examine the legacy of the London neighbourhood of Saint Giles throughout the centuries.
	London Transport Museum evening lecture 3 July, 7:30pm - 8:30pm, Cubic Theatre, London Transport Museum Evening lecture Dongtan, a pioneering eco-city Malcolm Smith, Design Director, Arup's Integrated Urbanism Unit
	Renoir Film Screening 20 June - 20 July A preview of Shane Meadow's latest film, SOMERS TOWN, plus panel discussion at Renoir Cinema in collaboration with Blueprint Magazine
	Family Activities British Museum 5 July, 11am - 4pm, British Museum, The Celebrate the London Festival of Architecture and join in the free family activities at the British Museum.
	Chelsea Guided Walks 4 22 June, 3pm - 4:30pm, Chelsea Old Church Guided walk around Old Chelsea,looking at its working class heritage, with Chairman of The Chelsea Society.