historical house
20-21 Bloomsbury Way, WC1A 2TH
Imperial Nostalgia & the Built Environment – A thought-provoking keynote address followed by a panel discussion exploring the theme of imperial nostalgia in the built environment, using Wembley as a case study.
Tottenham Court Road, Holborn
Euston, City Thameslink, Charing Cross
55, 38, 19
Nabil Al-Kinani is a British-Iraqi built-environment professional and creative practitioner raised in Wembley, he possesses a keen interest in urbanism, cultural placemaking, sustainable development and spatial politics. His research largely focuses on “spaces” and “stories”. Addressing questions such as: Who designs space? Who has access to newly-created space? What’s the cultural impact of these newly-created spaces? Who are new spaces being built for? Who is affected by newly-created space? What are the narratives that must be preserved when new spaces are being created?
His works include: Authors of the Estate, Privatise the Mandem and Pipe Dreams.
Imperial Nostalgia & the Built Environment – A thought-provoking keynote address followed by a panel discussion exploring the theme of imperial nostalgia in the built environment, using Wembley as a case study. Delve into the history and cultural significance of this piece of London and examine the ways in which it reflects our changing attitudes towards empire and colonialism. This event creates an opportunity to gain insight into one of the most fascinating and controversial topics in modern architecture and design.
Alistair Napier,
Nathan Quainoo,
Joanna Oyediran,
Kevin Manton,
Alison Bennett,
Moderated by: Hafsa Adan
Drop in / Talk
community/cultural, library, museum, art in the public realm, concert/performance space, education
Grade II-listed Georgian domestic building c.1760, formerly part of Bedford Estate. Interior refurbished 1924-5 to form lecture hall (restored 2014), library, bookshop and offices. Oak woodwork and green Doulton tiles line the staircase.
Unknown, 1760
Drop in / Workshop
community/cultural, historical house, concert/performance space, event
The independent cultural centre Pushkin House will contribute to this year's Open House Festival through a programme of events and community initiatives at its Grade-II listed building in Bloomsbury Square.
Henry Flitcroft, 1744
