Secret gem Ambika P3 gallery, University of Westminster's School of Engineering exhibition space, presents a new radical vision of architectural planning with social consciousness. Potential Architecture boasts four new site-specific commissions by acclaimed artists/architects Alexander Brodsky, Sean Griffiths, Joar Nango and Apolonija Šušterŝič which use recycling, craft, and low-tech processes to explore what happens when a city grows beyond control. Former Director of the South London Gallery, David Thorp curates this architecture show with an edge, looking at how communities are evolving and the use of urban spaces is changing.
London architecture exhibition highlights
Look out for influential UK architect and co-founder of FAT (Fashion Architecture Taste) Sean Griffiths, who is known for his unique crossover between design and fine art. You may recognise his handiwork from the TV studios in Cardiff (2012) or the playful Blue House in Bethnal Green, which has one miniature side (2002). At Ambika P3, Marylebone, Griffiths unleashes the visitor into a labyrinth of confusing real and illusionary space. Apolonija Šušteršič unpacks the dialogue between artists, architects, critics and curators with a platform for debating London gentrification. Darling of the Russian architecture and sculpture scene, Alexander Brodsky, who often uses recycled materials in his creations, continues his critique of Russia's building industry with a pavilion of plastic cladding. Interestingly Brodsky has previously refused to participate in the state-sanctioned production of low-quality standardised buildings.Then there's Norweigan architect Joar Nango who uses his own indigenous Sami heritage as inspiration for a curious Mongolian community cinema.
Innovative design matched with key social commentary makes this new architecture exhibition worth a look.
London architecture exhibition highlights
Look out for influential UK architect and co-founder of FAT (Fashion Architecture Taste) Sean Griffiths, who is known for his unique crossover between design and fine art. You may recognise his handiwork from the TV studios in Cardiff (2012) or the playful Blue House in Bethnal Green, which has one miniature side (2002). At Ambika P3, Marylebone, Griffiths unleashes the visitor into a labyrinth of confusing real and illusionary space. Apolonija Šušteršič unpacks the dialogue between artists, architects, critics and curators with a platform for debating London gentrification. Darling of the Russian architecture and sculpture scene, Alexander Brodsky, who often uses recycled materials in his creations, continues his critique of Russia's building industry with a pavilion of plastic cladding. Interestingly Brodsky has previously refused to participate in the state-sanctioned production of low-quality standardised buildings.Then there's Norweigan architect Joar Nango who uses his own indigenous Sami heritage as inspiration for a curious Mongolian community cinema.
Innovative design matched with key social commentary makes this new architecture exhibition worth a look.
| What | Potential Architecture, Ambika P3 |
| Where | Ambika P3, 35-100 Marylebone Rd, London, NW1 5LS | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Baker Street (underground) |
| When |
11 Mar 15 – 19 Apr 15, Tue – Fri, 11am – 7pm Sat – Sun, 12pm – 6pm |
| Price | £Free |
| Website | Click here for more details |
