Between 14-15th September, an array of 100 artists, architects and designers will be allocated a stretch of London from a 10×10 grid, from which they will draw inspiration for a piece of original artwork.
Organised by Article 25, the UK’s leading architectural and construction aid charity, the event is in aid of Africa’s most vulnerable children, and the organisation’s ongoing work to bring them in off the streets in order to reconnect them with their families or foster parents.
Each of these pieces of art, which will collectively capture the city’s many quirks and idiosyncracies, will be exhibited and sold at auction in November to raise money for the cause. Specifically, the money will go towards the design and construction of Street Children’s Centres – places in which these children might sleep, receive medical support, counselling, or help with education and training.
The first of these innovative centres is set to be launched in Kenya and Ghana, producing a prototype design which can then be replicated throughout the continent.
One of the participants is renowned British architect, Sir Terry Farrell CBE. Throughout his varied and highly successful career – Embankment Place and The Home Office Headquarters amongst his portfolio – Sir Terry has been a consistent advocate of urban planning, and has helped to shape government policy on key issues.
Also taking part is Dr Jonathan Foyle, a historian and television broadcaster best known for presenting a number of television series on architecture and history.
Founder of Article 25, broadcaster, architect, and former past president of RIBA, Maxwell Hutchinson, is extremely pleased with the success of the events thus far: “Article 25 is an innovative charity with design, drawing and architecture at its very heart.
“This is the third year of its 10×10 event, which celebrates all the visual representations of the built environment. As in previous years, an array of well-known architects and artists will once again offer their skills and support for the benefit of those in need of a sustainable shelter.”
