Join us for a full-day symposium where architects and academics explore how transforming architectural practices can contribute to a more inclusive and equitable future
Decolonising Architecture: Reimagining spaces and histories will explore the intersections of architecture, colonial history, and decolonisation efforts. The symposium provides a platform for architects, academics, historians and academics to discuss and share strategies for transforming architectural practices and narratives to reflect more inclusive, equitable, and culturally sensitive approaches.
Over the course of the day, the programme will feature:
- keynote addresses
- panel discussions
- workshops
- building tours
Decolonising Architecture: Reimagining spaces and histories aims to foster a critical dialogue and create actionable frameworks for rethinking architectural practices in a post-colonial context.
Bringing together diverse voices from varied perspectives, the symposium seeks to contribute to a more inclusive future for architecture and urban planning.
Key themes to be explored through the symposium
The historical impact of Colonialism on Architecture
Architectural symbols of colonial power and their modern implications
Conservation of colonial features
Inclusive and Participatory Design
Strategies for integrating traditional and contemporary practices
Educational Reforms in Architecture
Rethinking architectural education to include diverse perspectives
Policy and Advocacy
Advocacy for cultural heritage preservation and restoration
Global Perspectives and Local Realities
Adapting global insights to local contexts
The symposium will also offer the opportunity to view RIBA’s current exhibition Raise the Roof: Building for Change.
Programme
10am - Networking
10:15am - Building Tour: Materials with Poetry Vs Colonialism
10:30am - Introductions and welcome to session one
10:40am - Reclaiming Colonial Architecture: Critical Practices of Lands, Cities, Buildings and Things with Dr Tania Sengupta and Stuart King
11:40am - Designing spaces for colonial conversations with Bushra Mohamed
12:10pm - Raise the Roof commissioned creatives
1:30pm - Welcome to session two
1:40pm - Poetry workshop with Poetry Vs Colonialism
2:20pm - Challenging practices and constructing coherent futures with Danah Abdulla and Neal Shasore
3:15pm - Unbuilding Empire with Reishin Kunishima Watabe
3:45pm - Screening of Reframing Colonial Legacies: a sonic journey
4:40pm - Raise the Roof commissioned creatives
5:10pm - Poetry vs Colonialism performance
5:30pm to 6pm - Closing comments and Q&A
Tickets
Half-day (session one) 10am to 12:40pm, General £18, RIBA Member/ Student/ Friend £12
Half-day (session two) 1:30pm to 6pm, General £18, RIBA Member/ Student/ Friend £12
Full-day (session one and two) 10am to 6pm, General £30, RIBA Member/ Student/ Friend £22
