Spring Lecture: Zaha Hadid Architects Jim Heverin on Bristol Temple Island

Thu Feb 12 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC+00:00

Arnolfini Arts | Bristol

RIBA Bristol & Bath
Publisher/HostRIBA Bristol & Bath
Spring Lecture: Zaha Hadid Architects Jim Heverin on Bristol Temple Island
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Jim Heverin (Zaha Hadid Architects) explores the design, vision, and challenges behind the transformation of Bristol Temple Island.
About this Event

Join us for a Spring Lecture with Jim Heverin, Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, as he discusses the vision, thinking, and challenges behind the Bristol Temple Island project.

This talk will explore how large-scale urban regeneration can respond to complex contexts — combining infrastructure, public realm, sustainability, and architectural ambition. Drawing on Zaha Hadid Architects’ international experience, Jim Heverin will reflect on design strategies shaping the future of one of Bristol’s most significant development areas.

Set within the inspiring surroundings of Arnolfini, this lecture is ideal for:

  • Architecture and urban design professionals
  • Students of architecture, planning, and the built environment
  • Anyone interested in Bristol’s future city-making

Speaker

Jim Heverin is a Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, with extensive experience delivering major international projects and leading complex masterplans and cultural buildings worldwide.


After the Lecture

Continue the conversation with drinks and networking at the Design West Bar, open after the talk — an informal opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, students, and professionals.


Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday 12 February 2025
Time: 6:00pm arrival for 6.30pm start.
📍 Location: Arnolfini, Bristol


Ticket Prices

🎟 Students: £6
🎟 RIBA Members: £8
🎟 Non-Members: £12

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Arnolfini Arts, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 6.00 to GBP 12.00

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