A Circular Revolution

UK Architects Declare are hosting a Circular Revolution – a high-profile event which will shine a spotlight on the role the built environment can and must play in enabling a circular economy.

Join us to unite industry leaders and demonstrate to policy-makers that the construction sector is ready to lead the transition.

The Circular Revolution will start with a participatory take-over of the London Eye - all 32 pods! - thanks to the generous support of Marks Barfield Architects, the designers of this icon of circularity in form and in function. Designed to symbolise participation and celebration, this 25-year old structure has far surpassed its intended lifespan of just five years.

Each pod will be hosted by a member of the Architects Declare team, for a 30-minute flight with guided discussions encouraging a lively and creative exchange of ideas around a number of circularity themes.

Following the flight, we will make our way to Sustainable Ventures, situated in the iconic County Hall building just a short 4-minute walk from the London Eye. Here, you will enjoy refreshments in this recently refurbished space which celebrates the existing and the reclaimed. We will share ideas from the pod discussions, alongside keynote speeches from leading voices across the sector.

Chair: Duncan Baker-Brown, BakerBrown & former member of UK Architects Declare's Steering Group

Keynote speaker: Professor Paul Ekins - Deputy Chair of the Government’s Circular Economy Taskforce

Programme:

17:00 - Arrival at London Eye for registration

17:30 – London Eye flights 

18:30 – Refreshments served at Sustainable Ventures

19:00 – Keynote speeches 

20:30 – Event ends

Our ‘Lead sponsors’ for the event include Lazari, Mace, Marks Barfield Architects, and Structure Tone.
‘Supporters’ of A Circular Revolution can book a pod for the London Eye flight with their guests: 13 tickets to the whole evening.