This week's picks for London architecture and design events

Design Abroad: Perspectives on Global Opportunities | 1 May

International study, inspiration, and collaboration are important in influencing and enriching design methodologies and processes. This evening of presentations and discussions will explore the design journeys and collaborations made overseas. 

Speakers: Architect and artist Alpa Depani; Assemble architect Maria Lisogorskaya; and Alexander Groves, of Studio Swine.

Growing Cultures: An Introduction to Bio-Materials | 5 May

MaterialDriven will be taking over the Design Museum for a half-day workshop introducing participants to the world of bio-materials. Handling, presentations, and group discussions will be focussed on learning about innovative products and research, and looking towards a future made of something different. 

Industrial Facility: A Work in Process | 8 May

Industrial Facility are launching an eponymous book to explore the studio's contextual design process, and the wonderfully considered projects that are created within their workspace in Clerkenwell. The monograph will include a curated visual narrative and project notes. The evening's talk will consist of Sam Hecht and Kim Colin, of Industrial Facility, discussing their work, followed by a book signing. 

Disappear Here: On perspective and other kinds of space | Opening 2 May

Tracing the history of perspective in drawing throughout the ages is Sam Jacob Studio in this new commission, Disappear Here: On perspective and other kinds of space. Rare original drawings and books will be on view in this conceptual, interactive exhibit at RIBA headquarters. 

WALL STREET ON WATER – The Architecture & Planning of Canary Wharf | 5 May

This walking tour from the London Ambler will cover Canary Wharf, the 'Wall Street on Water'. The financial district sprung up in the 80s in the East End Docklands, and this walking tour will cover the history of this iconic waterside hub. 

Book Launch: Sophia Psarra - The Venice Variations | 2 May

Hear Sophia Psarra talk at the Bartlett School of Architecture about her new book The Venice Variations: Tracing the Architectural Imagination. Psarra will discuss the motivating factors behind her book, including key figures, events, and lessons learnt about the construction of Venice. 

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