About this Event
Festival of the Future
The Festival of the Future invites you to explore, create, and imagine your future in the built environment. Bringing together 20+ partners over two days to inspire the next generation of city makers through a creative and practical programme for those from all backgrounds.
Children, young people, and adults can pick from workshops on AI in architecture, talks on preparing for post study and industry debates on Friday, to carpentry workshops, group design tasks, and family storytelling on Saturday.
Careers, funding, and work experience support providers will also host events to help you explore different routes to becoming an architect, whether choosing your GCSE’s, preparing for university with A-levels or BTECs, or getting ready to graduate.
Plus, there are events for those interested in how you can engage with future generations wanting to work in the built environment.
Event Programme
All events are free, but you must register online beforehand.
Some events may run a waiting list depending on demand.
All Ages
Suspended Spaces
An interactive build by Matt + Fiona
Architects of all ages can help to reimagine the RIBA atrium staircase, exploring light, shade and form. Add your own creation to a collaborative suspended installation!
11am to 4pm
Difficult Sites: Architecture Against the Odds
Exhibition by RIBA Public Programmes Team and vPPR
Visitors of all ages can learn how architects have created the most extraordinary architecture in the most extreme circumstances.
10am to 5pm
Difficult Sites: Architecture Against the Odds Exhibition Tours
Free exhibition tours delivered by exhibition curator Pete Collard
Visitors of all ages can join exhibition designer and curator Pete Collard to learn how architects design in the most challenging conditions.
10.30am and 1.30pm
School Pupils, Primary and Secondary
In The Making
Design workshops for young people
Three sessions for 10-14 year olds run by Heatherwick Studio, designed to help young people see themselves as creative.
10am to 11am, 11.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 2.30pm
*Please note you can only book onto this school's workshop by emailing [email protected]
Discover Your City Superhero Powers!
Practical workshop by the Thornton Education Trust
Calling All Urban Explorers to discover how cities are like giant puzzles waiting to be solved. Children can enjoy creating awesome ideas to make their neighbourhood more enjoyable. (7-12 year olds)
10.30am to 12pm and 12.30pm to 2pm
*Please note you can only book onto this school's workshop by emailing [email protected]
London: Your homes and Communities
A practical workshop by Black Females in Architecture
Secondary school pupils and young people can enjoy learning about how London is home to an extraordinary diversity of communities whilst exploring what defines young people as ‘Londoners’ and how their city will determine future interests and paths in life.
12pm to 2pm
*Please note you can only book onto this school's workshop by emailing [email protected]
Stepping Stones
A work experience programme by RIBA Learning
16- to 18-year-olds can sign up for summer work placements with practices across the UK. Visitors can also enjoying seeing work created by students who have participated in October and February work experience placements.
11am to 4pm
The Knowledge Exchange
Drop-in advice surgery by leading industry professionals
Young people and architecture students can come and meet industry leaders to find out about opportunities to get involved in the shaping of the built environment and to get advice on the benefits of mentoring.
11am to 4pm
Young People
Architecture Toolkit Workshop: AI, Software Skills & Communication Tips
Architecture skills workshop by Build The Way
A drop-in workshop for ages 16- 25 to explore how to start a design project using AI and simple software skills, learn top and tricks to help build your design portfolio.
11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm
Shaping Places
How to co-design in shaping our cultural spaces by Beyond the Box
Young people aged 12 –to- 25 can explore their role in shaping London’s spaces
1pm to 4pm - In collaboration with the Barbican Centre
Stepping Stones
A work experience programme by RIBA Learning
16- to 18-year-olds can sign up for summer work placements with practices across the UK. Visitors can also enjoying seeing work created by students who have participated in October and February work experience placements.
11am to 4pm
The Knowledge Exchange
Drop-in advice surgery by leading industry professionals
Young people and architecture students can come and meet industry leaders to find out about opportunities to get involved in the shaping of the built environment and to get advice on the benefits of mentoring.
11am to 4pm
RIBA Student bursaries and scholarship programme
A presentation by the RIBA Education Team
Join RIBA’s education team to learn more about a range of bursaries and scholorships architecture students can apply for.
2.30pm to 3pm
London: Your homes and Communities
A practical workshop by Black Females in Architecture
Secondary school pupils and young people can enjoy learning about how London is home to an extraordinary diversity of communities whilst exploring what defines young people as ‘Londoners’ and how their city will determine future interests and paths in life.
4pm to 6pm
Designing for Learning: Collaborative Spaces That Inspire
Presentation by Woods Bagot
Join architects from Woods Bagot to discover the creative journey of designing a school library and a museum within an office tower that brings ideas to life through collaborations and engagement with learners, shaping a space that inspires learning and connection.
6.30pm to 7.30pm
Support while you study Architecture
Exhibition and advice workshop by The London Neighbourhood Scholarship Trust (LNS)
GCSE and A-level students can meet LNS students and alumni to learn about their experience studying architecture and how the LNS has helped them work to the best of their ability.
5pm to 7pm
SEW+TELL
Presentations by London Schools of Architecture students and hosted by Freddie Jackson from Studio Egret West
An open forum for discussion for architecture students to exchange their End of Year projects through five minutes presentations focused on the theme of Social Impact through architecture.
5.30pm to 6.30pm
Graduate Showcase
Graduate showcase by :Scale (Open Studio)
An exhibition and networking event for architecture graduates and industry professionals
6pm to 8pm
Can you hear it?
A collaborative discussion by Home Grown Plus
Architecture students and young professional can debate shifting political, economic and social factors shaping the industry
6pm to 8pm
Architecture Students Studying Part 1 & 2
RIBA Student bursaries and scholarship programme
A presentation by the RIBA Education Team
Join RIBA’s education team to learn more about a range of bursaries and scholorships architecture students can apply for.
2.30pm to 3pm
Preparing for the professional world
Presentation by Woods Bagot
Join architects from Woods Bagot to learn how to successfully transition from being a student to becoming a professional in your first position.
5pm to 6pm
Support while you study Architecture
Exhibition and advice workshop by The London Neighbourhood Scholarship Trust (LNS)
GCSE and A-level students can meet LNS students and alumni to learn about their experience studying architecture and how the LNS has helped them work to the best of their ability.
5pm to 7pm
SEW+TELL
Presentations by London Schools of Architecture students and hosted by Freddie Jackson from Studio Egret West
An open forum for discussion for architecture students to exchange their End of Year projects through five minutes presentations focused on the theme of Social Impact through architecture.
5.30pm to 6.30pm
Graduate Showcase
Graduate showcase by :Scale (Open Studio)
An exhibition and networking event for architecture graduates and industry professionals
6pm to 8pm
Can you hear it?
A collaborative discussion by Home Grown Plus
Architecture students and young professional can debate shifting political, economic and social factors shaping the industry
6pm to 8pm
Professionals
ENGAGE
A series of ‘how to’ workshops by the Thornton Education Trust
Industry professionals can learn how to engage with and inspire future generations to be ‘placeshapers’
11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm
Can you hear it?
A collaborative discussion by Home Grown Plus
Architecture students and young professional can debate shifting political, economic and social factors shaping the industry
6pm to 8pm
Event Partners
Beyond The Box
Build The Way Internship
Accelerate
POoR Collective
Matt & Fiona
Black Females in Architecture
Archimake
Homegrown Plus
London Neighbourhood Scholarship Programme
:Scale
Thornton Education Trust
London School of Architecture
Future Architects
Event Sponsors
Heatherwick Studio
Vandersanden
Woods Bagot
Great London Autority
Ealing Council
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
Free event for all ages - For upcoming learning events, please visit
Free event for families - For upcoming family and children events, please see
Terms and Conditions
- Under 16s must be supervised by an accompanying adult ticket holder at all times.
- We reserve the right to alter the advertised content of events.
- In the unlikely event we need to cancel we will contact all ticket holders as soon as possible. We cannot reimburse or compensate for travel or other associated costs.
- A photographer may attend this event and the images may be used to publicise future RIBA events.
- By accepting an invitation or selecting a ticket you consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded as a visitor attending the event.
- On entry to the event you agree to accept and abide by any venue rules; the RIBA reserves the right to remove participants who behave inappropriately from events.
- The details you provide will be used in accordance with the RIBA's GDPR obligations. For information on how we will handle your personal data please see our Privacy Policy at www.architecture.com.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
