Following the preview last week , the Design Museum will be opening its doors on Thursday 24th November, with some fantastic new exhibitions. 

Apart from this new addition to the cultural quarter, the week is packed full of talks and exhibitions exploring the role of the designer in our world. Whether that is the role of an architect within a place without architecture, or the role of designers in our changing capital.

If you haven't yet managed to get down to The Hive at Kew Gardens, then this week is your last chance to see this interactive installation from artist Wolfgang Buttress as it goes into its final week. 

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The Opening of The Design Museum | 3 events on 24 November:  Fear and Love, Designer Maker User, Beazley Designs of the Year

Image: Luke Hayes

The Design Museum opens its doors this week, starting as it means to go on with three great exhibitions. A permanent collection, Designer Maker User, will act as a record of innovative and iconic design. Beazley Designs of the Year, is a fantastic showcase of this year's best designs, from cycling gadgets to wearable tech, this exhibition will show off the great emerging British design talent from this year. Finally, Fear and Love is a collection of eleven installations from leading artists and architects, delving into subjects from robots to nomads.

Talk: The Role of an Architect in Places without Architecture | 24 November

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The Rural Urban Framework is an award winning collective, based in the University of Hong Kong, who are known for their international research and practical application in remote communities. In this talk, they will be expanding upon their work in rural villages over the globe, and the role of 'the architect' in places seemingly without architecture. Collecting many awards over the past couple of years, including the RIBA International Emerging Architect prize, this duo's work is as fascinating as it is cutting-edge. 

National Theatre Architecture Tours | 23 November - 29 December

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The National Theatre, with it’s soaring concrete façade, has been the focus of debate and scrutiny since its completion in 1976. With its dominant location on the South Bank, the Denys Lasdun building defines the approach to the south over the Thames.  This tour will take you inside and around the building, discussing its characteristics and the original design process . 

ADAPT-r | 26 November - 18 December

Image: University of Westminster

This free exhibition opens this week to explore the research and work methodologies of 35 artists, architects and designers from around the globe. Four years of international, EU-funded research culminates to produce discussions, performances, and screenings, giving insight into the processes and ideas of these individuals.

WRK / LDN: Shaping London's future workplaces - Curator-led tour with Sarah Yates | 30 November

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Part of the WRK/LDN season at the NLA, this lunchtime talk will be exploring the future of the workplace, and the current exhibition's findings.  The insight gained from the project goes a long way to investigate the future of working in London, especially considering the current working climate and the struggles faced by coming generation in the city.

Architecture open lecture series: Carl Turner | 24 November

Image: © Carl Turner Architects

There are still places available for this event, which was mentioned in last week's post:

Carl Turner is best know for his modular, flexible, solutions to housing and lesuire, most notably; his scheme for Pop Brixton. The shipping-container palace has been loved by the people and the press alike, breathinfg some air into the local surrounds. Join LSBU as they listen to Turner discuss his design process, daily motivation, and career.  

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