The evening started with a taste testing of coconut yoghurt presented by Joe Peyton. Joe hopes that the added protein in the form of a nut butter will appeal to the sports minded and health conscious. In complete contrast we also heard from Pete Lester who is developing a completely novel form of scaffolding joint that will make building with and working on scaffolding both more flexible and safer. We take this opportunity to once again thank our moderator Simon Williams and panellists, Joe Peyton, Alex Coates, Oliver Rowland, Mat Heinl, Adrian Bott, Pete Lester and Alex Griffiths in Chicago! Professional Networking Event for those in the built environment. ‘How Does London Grow?’: In May some 80 or so guests came together at the stunning offices of Grimshaw Architects in Clerkenwell
to hear from a panel of experts on the built environment. The discussion, ‘How Does London Grow?’ was moderated by the Master and considered the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for our global city. It quickly became apparent just how much each panellist felt for London, a city whose present form reflects centuries of change; of both care and neglect. They called for repair, the need to recreate a sense of place that, particularly in the housing market is being replaced by commodification, by profit before people. ‘Why can’t we build attractive social housing?’ one questioner asked. The panel of experts included Caroline Cole (Director, Coleander Associates), Ian Brown CBE (Former MD of Transport for London, London Rail), Nigel Lea RIAS RIBA (Design Director, Gensler), Al Scott RIBA (Director
IF_DO), Gabi Stein (Managing Director, Equity Capital Markets (London) at Tishman Speyer) and Jolyon Brewis RIBA FRSA (Partner at Grimshaw Architects). Forthcoming events are: OAs in the City; OAs in Law OAs in the Third Sector. If you have an idea for an event or would like to be involved please contact the Alleyn Club alleynclub @ dulwich.org.uk
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