Aligned with the London Festival of Architecture 2019, the Design Museum, London hosted an evening debate titled Manifestos: Architecture for a New Generation , bringing together a group of emerging voices in architecture. Established practitioners were invited to nominate groups and individuals who are considered to be expanding the parameters of what architecture can be. Architect Peter Barber nominated Part W to attend. Zoë Berman and Yẹmí Àlàdérun together spoke on behalf of Part W.
Fellow speakers included Alpa Depani, Stephanie Edwards, Joseph Henry, Chris Hildrey, RESOLVE, Neba Sere, Holy Fool Studio, Pricegore and Space Popular. In a collective discussion the panel set out how they individually and in their collectives are responding to various challenges faced by young people in London.
“ Responding to these conditions, a new generation of architecture voices are proposing alternative visions for London’s urban landscape. These manifestos prioritise collaboration, dialogue, learning and action in response to the real material and social conditions of a city in flux. They are often steered by collectives over individuals focused on public organisation and democratisation.” Design Museum, 2019"
The event marked London Festival of Architecture and was covered by Monocle
The Design Museum - Manifestos: Architecture for a New Generation