C20 Architecture Slam 2026
West Midlands Architecture Slam 2026
Saturday 31 January 2026,
Time: 10am–4.30pm
Place: C087, Curzon Building, Birmingham City University, Eastside Campus, Birmingham B4 7BD
This is a day of short presentations regarding 20th-century+ buildings and design from members, holidayers, academics alike. The theme this year is ‘Diverse Voices’ to focus on work by women, working class, Black, Asian and other underrepresented groups, non-authored architecture etc.
Talks confirmed include the work of the architect, furniture and interor designer Florence Knoll; and a Brutalist Church in Motril, Spain.
This is also a call for proposals - proposals should be sent to Katrionabyrne@gmail.com.
Katriona Byrne is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture and the Built Environment at Birmingham City University (BCU). This is an annual event which has been running since 2019. Devinder Matharu is Conservation Officer in Walsall Borough Council.
Speakers: Free ticket + lunch
C20 Members: £30 (including lunch)
Non-members: £45 (including lunch)
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The Twentieth Century Society is an IHBC (Institute of Historic Building conservation) recognised CPD provider.
Twentieth Century Society is a registered charity, no 1110244
Above: One of the talks will focus on the work of architect and designer Florence Knoll. Image courtesy of Knoll, Inc.