About Us

Purpose & Story

NLA is London's built environment community; an independent, purpose-led organisation for everyone with an interest in London’s built environment. NLA’s programme and its family of brands and projects engages the broadest possible audience across government, business and the public to educate, challenge, connect and create positive change.

From public realm to workspaces to London’s homes and more, NLA’s broad range of projects, research and events connects London’s network of professionals and enthusiasts, uniting the industry to shape a better city.

Our vision for London is set out in The New London Charter, a declaration of the values that drive NLA’s policies and programme.

NLA’s research themes can be found here. Through these we examine the key opportunities and challenges facing London, with research, exhibitions, events and publications produced year-round to share knowledge and debate these themes. As an independent member-supported organisation, our audience brings together the public, government, and cross-sector professionals both in London and internationally.

We have a public gallery in Central London featuring a large scale interactive models of the capital. Visit the London Centre (opening April 2023) to find our latest exhibitions, preview the future shape of the capital, and attend one of our regular talks or conferences. We also regularly host events around London.

Visit us, see our upcoming events, view our latest research or join us as a member today!

Personal memberships

Business memberships

NLA presents:

NLA programme

Annual activity based on our research that takes place across our three venues and numerous sites around London.

London Festival of Architecture

The world’s largest annual architecture festival. Every June 1-30 the festival offers a lively and diverse programme of 500+ public events, engaging over 800,000 people a year. Visit the LFA website.

London Real Estate Forum

The premier real estate event in London, over 2,600 decision makers from the business and property investment community come together for this two-day conference. Visit the LREF website.

Opportunity London

An update on the NLA annual London Boroughs report: the Opportunity London website underlines the role of the Boroughs in driving economic growth. It is a definitive guide to development and investment opportunities in London, with research and insight linked to a wider Opportunity London campaign.

New London Quarterly (NLQ)

New London Quarterly is an award-winning magazine about built environment issues as they affect the capital.

The Architecture Diary
A one-stop listing of all architecture related events and exhibitions taking place in numerous cities around the world, with new guest editors every month. Visit the Architecture Diary website.

One City
A cultural guide to the Square Mile which shares news about the best pops up, new openings and gigs in the City of London. Follow One City on Instagram.

Don’t Move, Improve!

This annual programme champions London’s best new home extensions. Celebrating creativity, liveability, good value and sustainability. Visit the Don't Move, Improve! website.

Funding & Management

NLA is an independent, member-supported organisation. All funding comes from membership fees, ticket sales for paid events and sponsorship of our programme. Our membership is drawn from a wide range of private and public sector organisations with an interest in London’s built environment.

Space Hire - Events and Exhibitions

NLA has a gallery, meeting and event space for hire at the London Centre.

Events

The City of London Model at the London Centre in the Guildhall is a great backdrop for events.

NLA Members are entitled to discounted rates and NLA Partners have one free use of the London Centre for an evening event/reception per year. Contact us for details.

Gallery space

There is also gallery space available for hire at the venue, the space can be adapted to meet your needs, for more information on gallery availability and costs please contact us or call 0207 636 4044.

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