Event
Date
Location
Description
008
Event 008
Date
Location
Chart House
16 Chart St. London. N1 6DD
Description
As part of Open House Festival London, Event 008 examined how the built environment is changing in response to our need for more connected communities, regenerated neighbourhoods and a rejection of chain store monopolies.
With a recent shift towards hyper-local retail and 15 minute cities gaining momentum, people are returning to their high street in search of a friendly face and a more familiar shopping environment. The event took place at Chart House in Hackney – an elegantly redeveloped 1930s masonry warehouse in Hackney. Designed by Ian Chalk Architects, it won the RIBA Regional Award (London) in 2023.
•
Panel:
Leanne Cloudsdale • Host + Moderator
Daniel O’Brien • Aucoot
Ashley Law • Flawk
Paul Milner • ALT STUDIOS
Giorgia Scognamiglio • Lambeth Council
Event 008
Event 008 took place in collaboration with Aucoot and was part of the Open House London schedule. In a lively debate, panel members discussed whether we are really heading back to the heyday of ‘the parade’ concept, with butcher, baker, greengrocer and newsagents conveniently located a short stroll from where we live. Audience participation during the Q&A at the end of the session questioned why, in an era of Amazon deliveries and Uber Eats, we’re still claiming to rejoice in the service provided by our independent local shopkeepers. Is this cosplay? Or do we all want the best of both worlds?
