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[online] Spring Lecture Series: High-Tech Dialogues – COMPLETE SERIES

Renault Distribution Centre in Swindon, 1982. Image by Richard Davies, Courtesy Foster + Partners.

[online] Spring Lecture Series: High-Tech Dialogues – COMPLETE SERIES

Thursdays from 5 Feb to 12 Mar at 6.30pm

The lecture series features some of the leading lights of High-Tech architecture recounting the decisive moments and landmark buildings in their careers. Organised by Geraint Franklin, and set to coincide with the publication of his new C20 Society x Batsford book High-Tech Britain, the talks will take place on six consecutive Thursday evenings.

Each talk will feature a different architect discussing two or three decisive buildings in their career. Following a short presentation, the speaker will be ‘in conversation with’ an a interviewer / host.

Lectures will include:

Thu 5 Feb – Ian Ritchie, interviewed by Paul Finch

 

Thu 12 Feb – Eva Jiřičná, interviewed by Deyan Sudjic

 

Thu 19 Feb – Jane Wernick, interviewed by Edith Blennerhassett

 

Thu 26 Feb – Patty Hopkins, interviewed by Samira Ahmed

 

Thu 5 Mar – Neven Sidor, interviewed by Hugh Pearman

 

Thu 12 Mar – Spencer de Grey, interviewer tbc

Please note this is a ticket for all 6 lectures. Individual lectures will be available to book separately early in 2026.

Zoom season price:
C20 Society Members – £35;
Non-Members – £45;
Young C20 member – Free*;
Student – £20**.

* For Young C20 members, please email lukas@c20society.org.uk to secure a place.

** For student pricing please select from the dropdown option next to 'membership number' on the booking form below.

We will send you a Zoom link by email after you book, which will enable you to ‘join’ the event. You should receive an automated link within an hour of booking so please check your spam/junk emails if you haven’t received this. Any further problems please contact lukas@c20society.org.uk.

Note: This event is hybrid and is being run both in-person at Cowcross Street Gallery and online via Zoom. The event will be recorded and offered as a catch-up lecture for those who have booked, and will be available for two weeks.

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The Twentieth Century Society is an IHBC (Institute of Historic Building conservation) recognised CPD provider.

The Twentieth Century Society is a registered charity, no 1110244

Above: Renault Distribution Centre in Swindon, 1982. Image by Richard Davies, Courtesy Foster + Partners.

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