The program for the opening day of Architecture Week here in the UK just landed in my inbox…
Architecture Week Launch
Trafalgar Square
Saturday 11 June
13.00 – 17.00
FREEmusic * performance * installation * demonstration
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Freeness (13.00 – 14.00 and 15.00 – 16.00)
Bringing us tracks created by African, Asian, Caribbean and Chinese musicians from across England with a DJ set by Blacktronica.
a.chtah.com/a/tBCqCg9ANYHpyAXHisOAP91yBBb/arch9
Urban Freeflow (13.00 – 14.00 and 15.00 – 16.00)
Free-running is about finding new ways through the city landscape – climbing, leaping, somersaulting obstacles in your path (such as giant stone Lions). The Urban Freeflow London team show us how its done.
a.chtah.com/a/tBCqCg9ANYHpyAXHisOAP91yBBb/arch10
Architecture Week Speakers’ Corner Needs You! (14.00 – 15.00)
Hosted by Maxwell Hutchinson, architect and BBC LONDON 94.9FM broadcaster. This is your chance to address an audience in Trafalgar Square.
a.chtah.com/a/tBCqCg9ANYHpyAXHisOAP91yBBb/arch3
Red Ladies (16.00)
Performance group the Clod Ensemble salute the Square’s heritage as a site of political protest and stage a (mock) political rally. Be vigilant! Women dressed in red may try to solicit your support.
a.chtah.com/a/tBCqCg9ANYHpyAXHisOAP91yBBb/arch11
Superconductor (All afternoon)
A multitude of entrances, exits, corridors and courtyards in which to roam, explore or sit quietly and contemplate. A bold and adventurous temporary artwork by artists Gaia Alessi and Richard Bradbury.
a.chtah.com/a/tBCqCg9ANYHpyAXHisOAP91yBBb/arch12
Moose (All afternoon)
Moose is a graffiti artist … with a difference. Leaving a temporary imprint through the environmental friendly process of removing dirt with water, he will change the way you see the Square.
a.chtah.com/a/tBCqCg9ANYHpyAXHisOAP91yBBb/arch6
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Architecture Week 2005 17-26 June – architectureweek.org.uk for a full programme and 600 events across the country