After a 250-year absence, the ‘Dictionary Desk’ of celebrated 18th century writer Samuel Johnson makes a historic return to his former abode, Dr Johnson’s House in the City of London.
The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) is back for a month long celebration of architecture and city-making in June 2025.
With activity happening across London, the Festival will once again be a platform for conversation, testing new ideas, promoting emerging talent, helping shift us towards a more equitable, sustainable city.
This year, the Festival explores the theme of Voices, opening up conversations around architecture, amplifying underrepresented perspectives, testing new ideas, and uncovering and promoting emerging talent.
Highlights of the City of London’s LFA2025 Programme
- Migration Museum Walking Tour, 4 June: A discovery of the incredible stories of the generations of migrants that have lived, worked and left their mark on the streets of Aldgate and the City of London.
- London’s South Asian History in Seven Sites, 1 June: An exploration of the places and people that have defined London and Britain’s South Asian story, with Krish Nathaniel.
- ‘Sessions’ One-to-One Mentoring, 6 June: In-person mentoring session and workshops for young creative professionals, focusing on improving representation in the built environment.
- Unheard Voices of the City, 13-30 June: A pop-up installation by POoR Collective in the historic courtyard of St Bartholomew’s Hospital, bringing to life the stories, voices and experiences of the City of London at night.
- A Journey Through London’s Built History, 27 June: An exploration of the rich collection of architectural plans, blueprints, drafts, and photographs, that follow the journey of London.
- Sikh Voices in the East of the City, 29 June: Exploration of stories from Sikh History in Spitalfields and the East of the City, finishing with group access to the Tower of London.
- Plantation Workshop with Alicja Patanowska, 3 and 5 June: In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to craft stunning plant arrangements using eco-friendly materials while exploring the principles of sustainable design.
- Book Talk: How to consume media without letting it consume you with, 4 June: Renowned art expert and businesswoman Marine Tanguy presents an insightful discussion on her book, 'The Visual Detox: How to Consume Media Without Letting it Consume You'.
The full City of London programme is available at: londonfestivalofarchitecture.org/destinations/city-of-london
What is London Festival of Architecture?
LFA runs throughout June across London, and features a diverse and engaging series of public events and installations, aimed at anyone with an interest in London’s architecture and spaces that surround us.
