Building Sounds
By London Festival of Architecture
Building Sounds is your go-to podcast for monthly conversations with trailblazers from across London’s built environment.
Through conversations with figures from across the city, we’ll reveal the fascinating stories behind our city’s buildings and architectural projects, forgotten histories and the spaces in between.
Building Sounds is run by the London Festival of Architecture team, who are passionate about improving accessibility in London’s public realm so that we can create a more inclusive city for all.
Through conversations with figures from across the city, we’ll reveal the fascinating stories behind our city’s buildings and architectural projects, forgotten histories and the spaces in between.
Building Sounds is run by the London Festival of Architecture team, who are passionate about improving accessibility in London’s public realm so that we can create a more inclusive city for all.
Latest episode
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Voices of the city: Unpacking the LFA2025 Theme
Architecture is not only about creation; it’s about listening, amplifying, and intertwining the voices that make up our spaces, stories, and neighbourhoods. In this conversation Rosa Rogina and Dhruv Gulabchande explore the chosen theme for the Lond… -
Sustainable design meets student wellbeing: A conversation with tp bennett and COBE
In this conversation we discuss what it means as architects and designers to prioritise holistic sustainability, considering the impact of our proposals both for the people using the spaces we design, alongside the impact on the planet. To reimagine… -
LFA on-location: exploring sculptural installations in Central London
One of the London Festival of Architectures key missions is to platform the work of emerging designers, showcasing the sustainable and forward-thinking design thats happening in universities, collectives, classrooms and small practices across the cit… -
LFA on-location: how community power and collaboration are shaping Barnet
How can we harness culture and community power as tools for connection across a borough? Barnet is one of Londons largest boroughs, but existing public transport links can make cross-borough connection difficult. Join Sophie Roberts (LFA Senior Prog… -
LFA on-location: meet this year’s Pews and Perches designers
Now in its fifth and final edition, the London Festival of Architectures Pews and Perches design competition has delivered 6 new bespoke public benches scattered around the Royal Docks. The competition called for architecture and design students, re… -
Shaping communities through photography and design, with Damla Turgut and Gareth Gardner
We each have a unique relationship to London that depends on where we live, work and play. In this episode, we explore how our relationship to the city - from the chaotic to the classic - is shaped by photography and design, and the importance of col… -
Crafting sustainable and liveable spaces in Fitzrovia with Elliott Wood and Make Architects
This month, were joined by Elliott Wood Director Andy Downey and Make Architects Founder Ken Shuttleworth to explore Fitzrovias unique history as a hub for architects, engineers and designers. From the iconic BT Tower to the hidden cobbled lanes, jo… -
What is placemaking? With Ruchi Chakravarty and Federico Ortiz
When we talk about public spaces, we often throw around the word placemaking without considering what the term really means. In this conversation, host Eliza Grosvenor is joined by Ruchi Chakravarty (Urban Designer, Masterplanner, Architect and Plac… -
Can an architecture festival have a real impact on the city? A conversation with Peter Murray and Moira Lascelles
When the Festival was founded in 2004, Peter Murray had no idea of the legacy that the London Festival of Architecture would go on to have. In this episode, Building Sounds host Eliza Grosvenor sits down with two key people from the Festivals history… -
Designing tomorrow’s workplaces: A conversation with Zaha Hadid Architects
With shifting priorities post-pandemic and the transition to hybrid working, office occupancy is at an all-time low. What does the future of work look like, and how can we reimagine workspaces that reflect our changing needs and minimise our impact o…
