LFA2026 Neighbourhood
Fitzrovia is a neighbourhood where culture, collaboration, and community naturally come together, making it a perfect reflection of this year’s theme of ‘belonging’.
One of the key projects in the programme is ‘Find Fitzrovia’ – explore the project here and the map of the installation locations here.
Exhibition presenting four bold new visions of architectural photography, by young Londoners through their own lenses
Talk series examining how cities are rebuilt after conflict, and what is at stake in the decisions made during reconstruction.
Messy Fun For Little Ones - drop in for under 5s
Blizard Buffet explores science buildings and belonging, celebrating Will Alsop’s Blizard Institute through art, architecture, talks and community dialogue.
A talk exploring heritage, public realm, masterplanning, branding and the social infrastructure that gives places their character.
A drop‑in hand‑sewing workshop creating wildlife‑inspired textile art, using felt and embroidery to form a collective piece and personal keepsakes.
Group art workshop to foster a sense of belonging and community.
Bold, colourful wayfinding installations by competition winner Adalberto Lonardi connect you to Fitzrovia's hidden corners, responding to this year's theme…
The pavilion demonstrates a feasible, open‑source prototype by an Architectural Technology student, designed for simple assembly by just two people.
A hands-on collage workshop remixing Fitzrovia’s architecture, people, culture, and stories—cut, paste, and assemble playful narratives of place and belonging.
A workshop for Belonging: levelling the ground between built environment professionals and the Fitzrovia community in exploring its Futures.
This guided tour is a two hour walk from Whitfield Gardens to Fitzroy Square, with a focus on the architecture…
Launch of a Handbook for Regenerative Design
A walking tour of Fitzrovia (to celebrate the launch of Modernist Fitzrovia tour on the Modernist mobile app)
Guided walk, slow pace, one mile in length, time taken 90 minutes
A human library and exhibition exploring belonging, asking what a pub becomes when community memory replaces commerce.
Practical workshop on sustainable acoustic design supporting neurodiverse needs in education, healthcare and workplaces to improve comfort, focus and wellbeing
Roundtable at Tower Tavern exploring what defines and transforms queer spaces in London, foregrounding dialogue, collaboration, and future-oriented research.
Free one-to-one mentoring connecting young people with architects through conversations, portfolio reviews and shared insight.
The Bartlett Summer Show 2026 showcases innovative student projects from five of its world-renowned undergraduate and postgraduate architecture programmes.
Exhibition of student works from the studio led by Paolo Zaide, exploring speculative urban futures and belonging.
Fitzrovia is a neighbourhood where culture, collaboration, and community naturally come together, making it a perfect reflection of this year’s theme of ‘belonging’.
Long celebrated as London’s bohemian heart, it attracts a diverse mix of artists, designers, architects, and independent thinkers. World-renowned institutions like RIBA and the Architectural Association sit alongside leading firms such as Arup, MAKE, and Derwent, as well as a thriving network of emerging practices. Built on a rich cultural and professional heritage, the area draws people seeking inspiration, connection, and collaboration. From its lively streets and cafés to studios and public spaces, Fitzrovia offers countless opportunities for workers, residents, and visitors to engage, exchange ideas and experience a genuine sense of community.
“Now in the third year of our four-year partnership with the London Festival of Architecture, Fitzrovia continues to be a natural festival destination, as the spiritual home of architecture and the built environment as well as a celebrated hub of creativity. With its rich historical roots and a vibrant mix of established and emerging creatives, the area is an inspiring place to work, visit and connect. Highlighting Fitzrovia during the festival reinforces the importance of places that bring people together and foster a true sense of belonging.”
