"Deptford Update" – new design exhibition opening

Deptford Update, a new exhibition about designs for Deptford, will open at the APT gallery on 11 November 2009.

Commissioned by Design for London and the London Development Agency in partnership with London Borough of Lewisham, the exhibition will highlight new proposed projects for the area, including:

• urban plan for Deptford Creekside
• proposals for the Kender Triangle in New Cross Gate
• improved pedestrian connections along Deptford Church Street
• a series of speculative housing proposals by students from the Accademia di Architettura, Mendrisio, Switzerland.

A specially-commissioned wall mural will present current and proposed development projects in context including the LB Lewisham led Deptford and New Cross Links programme. Visitors will be invited to comment on the proposals, which will then be reviewed and considered by Design for London, the London Development Agency and LB Lewisham officers.

The exhibition comprises architecture, landscape, art and urban design work, including drawings and models. The exhibition is accompanied by a programme of events showcasing emerging public realm and development projects in Deptford and North Lewisham.

Part of the gallery is being set up as a meeting room available free of charge to local organizations. Events planned include a heritage walk, design workshops, a two day design charrette lead by Creative Process building on the Deptford charrette event in June 2008 (http://www.designforlondon.gov.uk/what-we-do/all/deptford-creek-greenwich-riverside) and design reviews for architecture students working in the area. A library of books about urban design that have influenced the projects will be available with fresh coffee being served. A heritage talk-and-walk by Edmund Bird and Creek walks hosted by the Creekside Trust will give further background to the proposals on show.

The exhibition is intended to invite debate on the design ambitions for the area amongst the local community, key players from the private and public sector and designers involved in shaping London's public realm. 

Venue: APT Gallery, Harold Wharf, 6 Creekside, Deptford            London SE8 4SA.

Dates and times: 11–29th November 2009, Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm.

ENDS