New London Architecture

Layers of London: Innovations in Infrastructure, Powered by PechaKucha

Talk

Thursday 05 December 2024
18:15 - 20:15

Free

Join this PechaKucha to explore the innovative infrastructure projects being delivered across London and learn how these projects are contributing to the capital’s energy transition.
Following our latest report ‘RePower London: Infrastructure for Growth’ this PechaKucha showcases the various typologies of infrastructures featured in the report from Data Centres to Digital, Transport and Green systems that have been designed to run cities sustainably and play an important role in the energy transition. Whilst this event showcases six distinct types of infrastructure, each example transcends traditional silos, adopting joined-up, cross disciplinary and multifunctional strategies. 
 
The projects presented are exemplar schemes that have been delivered or are coming forward, that model place-based approaches to infrastructure provision in the capital. From neighbourhood-level, community-driven infrastructure projects to sub-regional networks and London-wide frameworks, the showcase includes diverse typologies and scales of delivery to peel back and dissect the infrastructural layers of London. 
 
The format, PechaKucha (ペチャクチャ), was devised in Tokyo in 2003 by the English architect Mark Dytham and has turned into a massive global celebration of design, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the world. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat", it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. The format makes presentations concise, keeps things moving at a rapid pace and holds its audience.  

programme

18:15     
Guests arrive
 
 
18:45
Welcome from Chair  
Emily Gabb, Head of Strategic Partnerships, NLA   
 
18:50
Presentations

Energy – Positive Energy Planning Process 
Shreya Aneja, Architectural Designer & Sustainable Design Coordinator, White Arkitekter  
 
Energy – South Westminster Area Heat Network 
Patrick Casey, London HQ 
 
Transport – EV Charging Infrastructure, Hackney 
George Hurford, Sustainable Transport Planner, LB Hackney   

Digital – National Underground Asset Register 
Guy Ledger, Digital Director, AtkinsRealis  
 
Logistics – Investment in Industrial Areas 
Francis Moss, Principal Regeneration Officer - Economic Growth, Ealing Council 
         
Blue – Tideway Tunnel 
Steve Bell, Regional Director for Europe, West Williamson + P  
 
Green – Camden High Line 
Charlotte Moore, Architectural Designer, vPPR Architects  
 
19:45
Networking 
 
20:15
End

Free


Venue

The London Centre
3 Aldermanbury
London
EC2V 7HH

Accessibility

There are 4 steps to the main entrance, with a level access entrance via the Guildhall West Wing approximately 200 feet away. There are toilets and accessible toilets via stairs or a lift to the lower ground floor. If you would like more information, or have any access requirements, please let us know what these are and how we can best accommodate these by emailing events@nla.london.

Related

NYLON: Innovation in New York and London

Video

NYLON: Innovation in New York and London

Watch NYLON as we look at the impact of increasing innovation districts on the urban fabric of cities.

Watch video
Webinar: Prize Projects: learning from community award winners

Video

Webinar: Prize Projects: learning from community award winners

Recording of 'Prize projects' webinar, where we learnt from past Community Prize Winners and reflected on the value thes...

Watch video
Resilient Cities: preparing for climate events in the UK

Video

Resilient Cities: preparing for climate events in the UK

As an industry, how do we move beyond the reactive and adopt a proactive approach to tackling climate change?

Watch video

Stay in touch

Upgrade your plan

Choose the right membership for your business

Billing type:
All prices exclude VAT
View options for Personal membership