This week's picks for London architecture and design events

Croydon: Growth zone to culture hub | 12 October

Starting with a networking lunch, this half day will include a conference session and afternoon tours of the area. Croydon was recently named the UK's fastest growing economy, and is the first of the Mayor's Growth Zones to experience masive investment. 

New London Neighbourhood Tour - Covent Garden | 14 October

Covent Garden Market is one of London's best-preserved squares, and used to belong to the Bedford Estate. The tour will travel from this 18th century gem, to RenzoPiano's Central St Giles and its colourful façade, taking in the rich mix of commercial and residential within the area.

Café Art MyLondon Exhibition | 10-15 October

See London's built environment like you haven't before; through the eyes of the homeless. 100 disposable cameras were handed out to the homeless this summer, and the resulting 2,500 images have been curated for this exhibition. Focusing less on homelessness and more on how we live in the city, this exhibition not only gives an insight into the perspectives of those involved in the project, but also gives an opportunity for them to get into an artistic career.

A Smarter City: Smart Buildings Panel Talk | 12 October

The global population is set to reach a staggering 9 billion by 2050, with the majority of people living in cities. This event will have presentations from practices including Curl la Tourelle Head on how to address the solutions for the architecture of our cities, and the concept of a 'Smart City'.

InspiralLondon Festival | 12-15 October

Returning this year to provide over 300 miles of artist-designed trail, InspiralLondon is a perfect opportunity to explore the part of the country we live in. The network of pathways spirals out from Kings Cross all the way to Gravesend, and is split into 36 achievable segments. This festival is a fantastic way to discover more about the city whilst using the potential of walking as art. 

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