6 O’Clock Sessions: Who Cares?

Nurturing Architecture, Architects & Society

Summer temperatures are hotter than ever, pollution is rising & housing lists grow.

In a rapidly changing world, architecture has a crucial role to play in addressing environmental, political, economic & cultural challenges. 

As architecture takes centre stage, we ask – what is our agency? What is our responsibility? What is our duty of care? As citizens, as architects, as employers, students & educators. And how do we make decisions when balancing often conflicting perspectives?

Who Cares? 

We look to the future & seek to answer how the next generation of architects & citizens can rise up to be the custodians of our buildings & townscapes; navigating the challenges of a changing world.

Join us for a debate digging deep into the roots of architecture & its civic & societal role. We’ll hear from guest voices who will explore how we can care for our cities, neighbourhoods, cultural buildings, & people.

Bring your heart & your head to the debate.

6 O’Clock Sessions:

Imagine a place where public, politicians and professionals come together to debate the future of our cities. The 6 O’Clock Sessions are home to informed civic debate – topical discussion with a twist. These sessions are participatory in nature – different opinions are welcome, heard and respectfully challenged. Just the tonic for our polarised times. Everyone welcome. 

Speakers:

Kathryn Chiswell Jones – CEO at Artspace Lifespace – Bristol, a charity that recycles vacant, under-used and problem properties into thriving creative resources.

George Ferguson – Formerly serving as Mayor of Bristol and RIBA president, George is also the co-founder of Ferguson Mann Architects.

Sibusiso Tshabalala – Green Councillor for Central Bristol, with a focus on increasing resident and business engagement in area design and inclusive city development.

Jason Ramlugon – Senior Architect at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris. Jason is a design focused architect with 10 years’ experience at Stirling Prize winning AHMM.

Claire Miller – Associate Architect at Askew Cavanna. Claire is passionate about working with existing buildings to create energy efficient, beautiful, inclusive places that bring social, environmental and economic value through design.

Toni Amato – Student in Architecture and Environmental Engineering, and President of UWE Architecture Society.

Location: The Architect | Wed 9 July | 6 pm

Ticket includes 1 x Gin + Tonic (or Alcohol-Free alternative)

This event is presented in partnership with UWE Bristol, as part of the Association of Architectural Educators 2025 Conference ‘Nurture – Cultivating Care, Creativity & Collaboration in Architecture. Everyone is welcome.