Connolly Wellingham Architects has launched ‘Chapter’ – a new architecture talk series for 2025 focused on creative reuse and adaptation.
Each session will invite an Architect to present a single project, with a deep dive from the site history and overarching narratives, down to the intricacies of individual interventions, on some of the UK's most important buildings - those that already exist.
Join us for events celebrating the art of giving new life to existing structures, showcasing the creativity, innovation, and craft behind some of the most impactful reuse projects of recent years.
Whether you’re an architect, a design professional, or simply curious about how spaces can evolve and endure; this event promises inspiration, insight and forum for discussion – bringing together a like-minded community with a reuse-first agenda.
let’s explore how architecture continues to write its story, one transformative chapter at a time.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Spike Island Artspace Limited for the launch of Chapter! It was a pleasure to welcome friends old and new for an evening of discussion around one of the UK’s most compelling adaptive reuse projects.
Matt Somerville shared thoughtful reflections on Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios’ refurbishment of Alexandra Palace, particularly the delicate balancing act of preserving the Victorian auditorium in its state of arrested decay. His talk sparked engaging conversation around both the technical and philosophical challenges of working with historic structures, exactly the kind of dialogue Chapter aims to foster. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn to hear first about the next Chapter event, coming later this summer.
