About this Event
RIBA/Cornwall Architectural Trust & Falmouth University, Summer Lecture 2026.
Followed by the Falmouth Architecture Summer Show 2026 Private View ( Lecture ticket holders invited.)
Cornwall RIBA and Cornwall Architectural Trust together with Falmouth University are pleased to present:
Jose Esteves de Matos of De Matos Ryan who will speak about the work of the practice on the theme of ‘low carbon, high joy.’
De Matos Ryan has received numerous awards, including RIBA and Civic Trust recognition. Cultural projects include the reimagining of Young V&A, recipient of Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024 and the Council of Europe Museum Prize 2026; Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery at the National Railway Museum, awarded RIBA Yorkshire Building of the Year 2025; and work with the British Film Institute (Southbank), ArtsEd (Chiswick), Oriel Myrddin Gallery, Borough Theatre, Canolfan Ucheldre, and Tullie House Museum.
De Matos Ryan is known for creating simple yet imaginative contemporary environments and interventions, often within historically or culturally sensitive settings. The practice works across disciplines, from landscape and interiors to exhibition design. The team believes in architecture’s social and public role in motivating communities, ensuring projects are accessible and engaging for all, whilst promoting sustainability through carbon and energy reduction alongside long-term resilience.
www.dematosryan.co.uk
Lecture Theatre 1, Falmouth University, Woodlane Campus, TR11 4RH
Following the lecture, attendees are invited to the private view and prize-giving at the Architecture Studios at Kathmor and, weather permitting, drinks will be served in the gardens of Kathmor.
16.45 Registration
17.00-17.05 Welcome and Introductions Tanya Griffiths, Course Leader Architecture for Falmouth University
17.05-18.00 Presentation on ‘low-carbon, high joy’ and the work of the practice de Matos Ryan Architects by Jose Esteves de Matos.
18.00 -18.15 Q&A
Falmouth Architecture Summer Show 2026
By Invitation and open to CAT Lecture ticket holders
Location: Kathmor House, Upper Woodlane Campus Falmouth University TR11 4RH
18:30 Drinks Reception followed by Prize-giving including an award presented by the Falmouth Civic Society and a private view of the exhibition of the work of the BA (Hons) Architecture students.
21:00 Guests Depart
NOTE : The exhibition will remain open to the public 10-4pm every day between 23rd -30th May 2026.
Directions:
Lecture Theatre 1 is located within the Woodlane Campus of Falmouth University.
There is no general parking available on site, however there is free parking on street in the vicinity and the venue is a short distance from several public car parks, the nearest is The Dell.
Blue Badge parking is available by arrangement contact the branch chair.
The Architecture Studio where the Summer Show Exhibition will be held, along with the drinks’ reception is located opposite the entrance to the main campus on the north side of Woodlane. Directions will be signposted on the evening.
If you have any special accessibility requirements, or any queries please contact Chris Turner RIBA Branch chair: [email protected]
Date and time ; Fri, 22nd May 2026 16:45 - 21:00 BST
Location: Falmouth University Lecture Theatre 1, Woodlane Falmouth TR11 4RH
Falmouth University Campus Map:
https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/download/falmouth_campus_map_2020.pdf
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Falmouth University, Woodlane, Falmouth, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 12.00
