Join us for a one-on-one session with one of our LFA2026 mentors!
We’re holding the first of our LFA Mentor Surgery Days on 3rd December between 2-5pm, providing (new) LFA organisers with the opportunity to chat to people who’ve been involved with LFA before, get inspired and get clarity on questions you may about LFA or your activity idea.
All sessions are 20 minutes long, and take place at the London Centre (where this is not possible, online meetings can be arranged).
In order to book a session, you need to sign up here , and submit the following information:
- Your ideal mentor(s)
- The time slots you can make
- Whether this is your first LFA, or you’ve been involved before.
- A couple of lines about your Festival activity idea and what you’d like to chat to a mentor about.
- Any access requirements you would like us to be aware of for the meeting
For any questions or additional help, please email info@londonfestivalofarchitecture.org.
Mentor availability:
Below you can see the availability and areas of expertise of each of our mentors. To learn more about our LFA2027 Mentors, head to our About Us page here.
Alexander Virtue
Chat to me about… LFA activity that is place based and focuses on engagement, placemaking and bringing local partners together.
- 2:00 – 2:20pm: slot available
- 2:30 – 2:50pm: slot available
- 3:00 – 3:20pm: slot available
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- 4:00 – 4:20pm: slot available
- 4:30 – 4:50pm: slot available
Francesca Murialdo
Chat to me about… LFA activity that explores community engagement, education and live projects, building local partnerships and engaging young people.
Top tip when considering activity for LFA2027: Start by listening, build on what is already there, create space for different voices, and trust the next generation to help shape what comes next.
- 2:00 – 2:20pm: slot available
- 2:30 – 2:50pm: slot available
- 3:00 – 3:20pm: slot available
- 3:30 – 3:50pm: slot available
- 4:00 – 4:20pm: slot available
- 4:30 – 4:50pm: slot available
Ivy Edemafaka
Chat to me about… planning more inclusive LFA activity, working with young people to co-lead events and activities and exploring how trusting the next generation can empower young people to take an active role in leading and shaping events!
- 2:00 – 2:20pm: slot available
- 2:30 – 2:50pm: slot available
- 3:00 – 3:20pm: slot available
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- 4:00 – 4:20pm: slot available
- 4:30 – 4:50pm: slot available
Karl Mok
Chat to me about… designing and realising built LFA activations that are publicly meaningful, rooted in community and practically achievable. Able to provide support to young practitioners or established practices alike on how to conceive, fabricate and deliver a physical installation as part of LFA.
- 2:00 – 2:20pm: slot available
- 2:30 – 2:50pm: slot available
- 3:00 – 3:20pm: slot available
- 3:30 – 3:50pm: slot available
- 4:00 – 4:20pm: slot available
- 4:30 – 4:50pm: slot available
Nouvella Kusi
Chat to me about… LFA activity that explores how to demystify planning – as well as more general built environment storytelling, community engagement and event planning.
- 2:00 – 2:20pm: slot available
- 2:30 – 2:50pm: slot available
- 3:00 – 3:20pm: slot available
- 3:30 – 3:50pm: slot available
- 4:00 – 4:20pm: slot available
- 4:30 – 4:50pm: slot available
Paul Lincoln
Chat to me about… LFA activity that involves guided tours and exhibitions – alongside general event organisation.
- 2:00 – 2:20pm: slot available
- 2:30 – 2:50pm: slot available
- 3:00 – 3:20pm: slot available
- 3:30 – 3:50pm: slot available
- 4:00 – 4:20pm: slot available
- 4:30 – 4:50pm: slot available