Temple Bar London

There was an impressive turn out at Cutlers' Hall for supporters of Keith Bottomley as Non-Aldermanic Sheriff. The photos show Richard Evans, Past Master Educator and Peter Murray, Past Master Architect and Chairman of Temple Bar Trust with Bottomley and the impressive interior of one of the Livery's most interesting halls. Andrew Reynolds Philip Cooper BArch RIBA FRSA Keith Bottomley CC Grant Smith Lucy Bullivant PhD Hon FRIBA Chris Williamson Chris Dyson Richard Evans

A few seats available this evening

Access issues Does anyone else have this problem? We have a Stannah Stairiser which works perfectly well with a standard wheelchair, but we are finding more and more people are using electric buggies which have a slightly longer wheelbase. This means that the flaps that rise to stop chairs rolling off are unable to rise high enough and thus fail to release the safety device to allow the chair to move. We have been through the Stannah's customer service dept who say nothing can be done, but looking at it, it would seem the cable that links to the safety control could be adjusted without too much hassle. Stannah say they are committed to sustainability, but it seems crazy you have to throw away a big piece of kit like this instead of making a fairly minor adjustment. At a time when the circular economy is central to everything architects do, there must be a better solution. Stannah Group Stannah Lifts and Lift Services Chris Williamson Chris Dyson The Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects Michael Stiff Suzanna Harley Dip DigM Jo Monro Will Hurst Grant Smith

Temple Bar Talk Monday November 18th 6.30pm How Healthy is your street? Lucy Saunders Lucy Saunders is revolutionising placemaking in cities around the world using the Healthy Streets Approach which she developed through her pioneering research about the interface of urban spaces and human health. She is a unique combination of public health specialist, urbanist and transport planner. Lucy will talk about how the Healthy Streets Approach can improve our experience of cities as well our health and, in the light of Sadiq Khan’s takeover of Oxford Street, she will talk about the progress being made in London, highlighting those areas of the metropolis in most need of change. The evening will be chaired by Peter Murray, Chair, Temple Bar Trust Book here https://bit.ly/3DgAEqC Grant Smith Chris Dyson Chris Williamson Gwyn Richards Andrew Reynolds Eilidh Murray Simon Munk Michael Lowndes Clarisse Tavin Xavier Aguiló i Aran Katie Stewart Will Norman

Temple Bar Talk - Purpose Case City Making Next Monday, 28th October, architect and masterplanner, Carlo Castelli will be speaking at Temple Bar, advocating an approach to city making that recognises the need to put quality of life and wellbeing at its core, integrating economic, social, environmental and cultural values to generate innovative, inclusive and interdisciplinary solutions for the world’s most pressing urban challenges. He join the dots between people and places, embracing complexity and driving cross-cultural collaboration to deliver resilient, inclusive urban spaces. His position mirrors the New London Agenda which champions a new social contract dedicated to equity, sustainability and prosperity. Book here. https://bit.ly/3DgAEqC Professor Sadie Morgan OBE Debbie Jackson Hon FRIBA Dipa Joshi, Wei Yang, Graeme Craig Lucy Musgrave OBE Jo Negrini, Nabeel Khan, Martyn Evans Hon FRIBA Binki Taylor, Prof Greg Clark CBE FAcSS Catherine Staniland Grant Smith #newlondonagenda

Film Club at Temple Bar London: 12 Angry Men. Wednesday 30th October, 6.30-9pm. In Sidney Lumet’s famous 1957 courtroom drama, Henry Fonda plays an architect (of course!) who is the first juror to challenge the guilty verdict. The film will be introduced by Anna Liu ARB RIBA FRSA, who will explore its themes of bias, the bravery needed to question preconceptions and humility. Book here: https://lnkd.in/e8N4uNuG

New Trustees The Temple Bar London Trust is seeking two new Trustees with the skills, experience and passion to continue to develop the Charity to fulfil its charitable objectives.   Temple Bar Trust is a registered charity (1185076) in England and Wales which celebrates architecture in the City of London through an education programme, lectures and events. The Trust manages Sir Christopher Wren’s Temple Bar, the last surviving historic gateway to the City, now located next to St Pauls Cathedral in Paternoster Square.   Temple Bar is also the livery hall of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects (The Architects’ Company). The charitable objectives of the Temple Bar Trust are: education, knowledge and research in respect of the practice, science, art, history, conservation and preservation of architecture, of the architecture and history of the City of Londonand the historic structure of Temple Bar. For more information about the Temple Bar Trust visit its website at: https://templebar.london/ The Temple Bar trust is looking for particular skills, experience and interests in its new Trustees, including: ·       Knowledge and enthusiasm for Architecture, historic buildings and the City of London  ·       Awareness of Charity Governance and Trustee obligations ·       Experience of charitable fund-raising, out-reach and event organisation The commitments for a Trustee of the Temple Bar Trust includes attending (in person or on-line) about four Board meetings a year (held at Temple Bar) and working with other Trustees taking an active part in the development, events and promotion of the Charity. Terms of office are generally for 3 years. The longest serving Trustees, forming 1/3 of the Board,  stand down each year at the AGM and may seek re-election for a further 3 years. The Trust actively supports greater diversity and accessibility in architecture, which includes the members of our Board of Trustees. We welcome applications to be a Trustee of our Board from everyone, encouraging applications from people from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and experiences.  If you are interested please submit, by email by eop Monday 28th October 2024, an application letter with your personal and career biography (not necessarily a full C.V.) highlighting your relevant experience, skills and interests, with your reasons for wanting to become a Trustee of the Temple Bar Trust and what you could do to help the Trust to succeed and achieve its charitable objectives. Send CV or any queries to hello@templebar.london

Tomorrow night - not to be missed!

Grant Smith entertains Open House visitors to Temple Bar London this morning with the fascinating history of the City’s only remaining historic gateway. Temple Bar is open until 4.00 pm today and tomorrow. The Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects Giles Murphy Chris Williamson Chris Dyson

Looking forward to hearing what the iconic Piers Gough thinks of Sydney Pollack's portrait of Frank Gehry. Next Wednesday at Temple Bar. CZWG Architects