Imagination Playground by David Rockwell
In a programme curated by The Architecture Foundation together with local architecture practice Squire and Partners, the King's Cross neighbourhood will come alive from 6-8 July with a series of 'Urban Actions' aimed to improve our city. Part of the London Festival of Architecture 2012, this programme invites visitors to follow a trail of actions and discover the past and present of this ever-changing part of London.
From a petrol station transformed by Carmody Groarke, an urban picnic, and an imagination playground designed by David Rockwell, to dance performances by Sadler’s Wells, the weekend is set to be full of positive and transformative activity.
A specially commissioned Urban Actions Field Guide designed by Ken Kirton and published by Hato Press will also be available during the weekend with ideas and inspiration of how to create urban actions of your own.
For full event listings and further information please click here.
The King's Cross Focus weekend is supported by King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership.
Please download full listings and Urban Actions Trail map from our resources tab. Plan your journey here.
Corrections to the Urban Actions Trail Map: Soundbridge 2025 will no longer be taking place during the Festival weekend. Meet the Architects: Carmody Groarke on King's Cross Filling Station will take place at 12noon.
If you are interested in supporting The Architecture Foundation’s LFA2012 programme in particular please contact: Moira Lascelles, Curator Special Projects.
Please download the Urban Actions Trail Map
Please download the Urban Actions Field Guide and Map Press Release
The LFA is sponsored by Land Securities, Berkeley Group, The Mayor of London and supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.