AIA UK Canterbury Super Saturday
Image courtesy of Purcell Architects
Last Chance to Book! Register by 5pm Monday 18 September.
Our annual weekend excursion returns and we’re off to Canterbury! Join us for a day of talks, walking and building tours in this historic city.
When: Saturday 23 September 2023, 10:00 - 17:00
Where: Canterbury
CES Credits - Estimated 5 LUs for AIA Members
Description
Designing and building within a city rich in history requires conservation to be a factor in all projects, whether it is restoring or repurposing historic buildings or knitting new development into a historic fabric. We are thrilled to announce the Surveyor of the Fabric for Canterbury Cathedral, Purcell Architects, will be providing us a detailed look into some of their recent work, the importance of their role for the World Heritage Site, as well as a unique tour of the cathedral itself. The afternoon will include further lectures and tours of local buildings, including Cindy Walters of Walters & Cohen and a tour of Tim Ronalds Architects’ Malthouse Theatre. We hope to see you there!
Itinerary
Please note the following program is subject to change.
(9:30am Highspeed train from St Pancras arrives)
9:45am Welcome Coffee at Fruitworks
10:00am Introduction from Surveyor of the Fabric of Canterbury Cathedral - Purcell Architects
10:15am Canterbury Journey - Purcell Architects
Walk to cathedral
11:30am Canterbury Cathedral Tour
1:00pm Lunch
1:45pm Christ Church Gate - Purcell Architects
2:45pm Buildings at the King’s School by Walters & Cohen
Walk to Malthouse Theatre
4:15pm Tour of Malthouse Theatre by project architect Lucy Thomas of Tim Ronalds Architects.
Image courtesy of Purcell Architects
Tickets
£40 - AIA member/ partner
£20 - AIA member under 30/ partner
£50 - Non AIA member
Getting There
Attendees are responsible for their own travel to and from Canterbury. The recommended fast train from St Pancras to Canterbury West leaves 8:37am, arriving 9:30am. There is a slower train from Victoria to Canterbury East which leaves 8:10am, arriving 9:40am. Both Canterbury stations are a similar distance from our meeting point, which is at Fruitworks Coworking, 1-2 Jewry Lane, Canterbury CT1 2NP.
Health & Safety
Please be aware of the following:
This event includes city walks of estimated short duration at moderate difficulty.
This event includes a cathedral tour with an optional segment that features tall stairways, multistory heights, and confined spaces. An alternative tour segment will be available.
Please contact the event organizer if special accommodation is required.