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hosted by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM), for an evening exploring architecture, interior design and the spaces that shape how we live, work and connect.

Bringing together our host, Simon Allford, Shawn Adams and Dean Connell, the conversation will explore their different approaches to design, from architecture and placemaking to inclusive public spaces and innovative workplace interiors.

Through their experiences, our speakers will discuss creativity, cultural identity, collaboration and the changing relationship between people and the built environment.Description goes here

As part of Clerkenwell Design Week, Oktra will host a special evening reception and exhibition in collaboration with the Ikenga Organisation at its Clerkenwell showroom.

This year’s event celebrates the ongoing collaboration between Oktra and Ikenga, featuring presentations and exhibitions from Exemplar alumni and University of Hertfordshire interior architecture students showcasing live project work. Guests will also hear from Oktra Group Creative Director Dominic Duggan, who will share insights into mentorship, creative practice, and the future of the design industry.

Model, Author and industry professional, Theo Omambala details her life as a trailblazer in London’s famous fashion scene.

The Ikenga Barcelona team’s first event at the studio of Jordi Bernado where he will host a discussion with artist and animator Biel Moreno

Our Ikenga Barcelona schools outreach with artist and feminist, Monserrat Aguila at the Escola Massana

Our first London Ikenga meet of the New Year is kindly hosted by tp bennett, renowned for over 100 years of innovation in architecture, planning, and design.

Our second Ikenga Film Night features 3 short films from award winning film-maker Carla di Bonito, young film-maker Sahl Hasnain and experienced, D’Marie Dowe.

Celebrating back to school and to round off Black History Month, we are back at Gensler London HQ with a special presentation from ourselves and an update on our recent Ikenga Barcelona trip.

Launch of Ikenga Barcelona with partners MYAA Architects and Soho House Barcelona.

Mixer & Talk

Gerard Mensah (Co-Founder KWFM)

Donald Baugh (Sculptor)

Architecture students from Central St Martins

3pm Mall Galleries, The Mall SW1

Panel Talk: Oliver Enwonwu: A Continued Legacy

Panellists

Oliver Enwonwu

Nike Awoyonka

Anna Marie Benedict

6pm Soho House, 180 The Strand

Film Night featuring:

Adrian Scott: Best Friend Forever…Version 9

Che Applewhaite: A New England Document

Kursley Egutsamy: Old World Vs New World

6pm Adjaye Associates, London

Hosts & Speakers:

Tonderai Maborake (Architect)

Guy Parkinson (Project Director)

6pm Soho House, 180 The Strand

Speakers:

Elsie Owusu OBE RA (RIBA Council)

Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Oguwusi (Africa Fashion Week London)

Tiana Esperon (Fashion & Textile Designer)

6pm AKT II, Old Street

Host & Speaker

Albert Taylor Williams (co-founder of AKT II)

6pm Design International, London

Host & Speakers

Heuren Kim (London Office Director, Design Intern)ational)

Jordan

Mary Martin London (Fashion Designer)

6pm AHMM, London

Host & Speakers

Simon Allford (co-founder of AHMM)

6pm Gensler International

Hosts & Artist Presenters

Richard Perry (Gensler International) & Omeka Gallery

Artists:

Donald Baugh Elfreda Dali Wallace Ejoh Imhonigie Imoesi Oliver Enwonwu

6pm OKTRA, Farringdon

Host & Speaker

Dominic Duggan (Group Creative Director, OKTRA)

6pm Soho House

Speakers

Nike Awoyinka & Oliver Enwonwu

6pm Soho House, 180 The Strand

Speakers

6pm Soho House, 180 The Strand

Speakers

6pm Soho House, 180 The Strand

Speaker

6pm Gensler International, London

Speakers

Janet Lawrence & FESPACO