This week's picks for London architecture and design events

Building Britain's Ideal | 6 February

Along with the upcoming Turncoats Talk, this panel discussion at the RIBA tunes into a building buzz in the field surrounding neoclassicism and architectural style. This talk will includes Barratt Homes' Bob Meanwell and Ben Pentreath, and rounds up the RIBA's recent exhibition showcasing the work of Pablo Bronstein.

The Real Lea Valley from Industry to Art | 3 Feb

The Lea Valley is now most widely known for it's 2012 Olympic Games makeover, but before it was the stage for this massive sporting event, it was home to some key industrial action. The current function in our city is evolving to be the location of many studios, galleries and artists' workshops.

Matthew Butcher - Bartlett International Lecture Series | 31 January

Matthew Butcher's work focuses mainly on exploring the idea of change or temporality. Whether this is seen in his use of changing material state, or in the siting of his projects, his work is widely performative. This talk part of the Bartlett International Lecture Series, running throughout spring.

Revisited: Habitat 67 | 3-11 February, Talk on 6 February

This exhibition by renowned architectural photographer, James Brittain is part of a relaunch of Building on the Built, a retrospective of Jonathan Tuckey Design. As an accompaniment, James Brittain and architectural curator Vanessa Norwood will be discussing the role of photography in the architectural world, specifically it's role in capturing spatial experiences. 

Architecture Tours: Brutal or Beautiful? | Extended: now until 31 March

The series of walking the brutalist streets of London continues with this extended set of tours, now stretching until the end of March. Enjoy the lengthening daylight by exploring these shadowy, photogenic buildings. 

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