Events/ 13 December 2023

 

20th century buildings – refurbish or replace?

This event has taken place. Key presentations can be accessed below.

Join us for our next FREE visit to the newly refurbished Quadrangle Building at the Strand Campus of King’s College London, originally built in the 1950’s, and a discussion/debate on refurbishment vs replacement of 20th century buildings. Register now to secure your place.

Programme

17.00 Arrival with informal drinks

17.30 Presentations and Discussion:

  • Ian Caldwell, former Director of Estates and Services, King’s College London: Facilitator: Introduction to the evening and the original Quadrangle Architectural Competition (5 mins)
  • Nick O’Donnell, Director of Estates and Facilities, King’s College London: Background and University Brief (10 mins)
  • Ian McKnight, Partner, Hall McKnight: The Quadrangle Project: its challenges and its strategies (10 mins)
  • Patrick Watson, Partner, 3PM: Responding to the Retrofit Challenge (10 mins)
  • David Cheshire, Director, AECOM: Sustainability challenges and opportunities (10 mins)
  • Elie Gamburg, Principal, KPF: Exploring the transformation of King’s historic campus into a 21st-century learning environment, unlocking its potential to serve the next generation with innovation and optimism”. (10 mins)

18.25 Panel Discussion and questions from delegates.

19.00 Informal Drinks and Tours

20.00 Finish

With thanks to our event sponsors King's College London, Overbury, AECOM and 3PM

13 December 2023