LFA2024: Pews and Perches Fifth Edition

LFA2024: Pews and Perches Fifth Edition

"The final set of winning designs from this year’s Pews and Perches design competition sees the installation of six new bespoke public benches across the Royal Docks.

From recycled waste concrete to repurposed sugar byproduct, the benches span the practical to the poetic, creatively transforming materials into functional art and engaging with the heritage and landscape of the Royal Docks.

The six benches and their locations are:

  • 66CO2 by Panta Rhei Collaborative x Miles Dean* (Pump House, Royal Victoria)
  • On the Cobbles by Poacea* (North Woolwich Road)
  • Submarine Cables by Studio Green* (Floating Gardens)
  • From Trash to Treasure by Katie Fisher and Siraaj Mitha* (UEL/LDEUTC, Royal Albert Dock)
  • Now is the Time to Moor Off by Studio_Underbar* (Connaught Crossing North)
  • The Flow Bench by North-Bound Collective* (Connaught Crossing South)

The competition, now in it’s fifth and final year, is a unique collaboration between the Royal Docks Team and the London Festival of Architecture to support emerging talent to break into the built environment industry.

Find out more about the project.

Time & date

From 1 June 2024

Location

Various locations across the Royal Docks

For your visit

Activities

The Quad Club & Spa

This spa, swimming pool and gym in the Crown Plaza Hotel offers calming treatments and classes.

Royal Victoria Dock
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Art & Culture

Making Space: Take Your Place

This final part of Jessie Brennan’s public art series was created in collaboration with the sports communities at Royal Docks Adventure.

Royal Albert Dock
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Places To Stay

Sunborn London

Luxury accommodation on board a superyacht minutes from ExCeL London.

Royal Victoria Dock
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