Mantle pieces

Archaeologist, journalist and artist Christine Finn opened up her parents' house in Deal last year and sparked fascination and nostalgia. For architecture08, Christine has taken exploration of the family home and its meaning a stage further.

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Design a bird-box or write a story about how a bird experiences a building. Competition for under-10s.

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child-friendly events

Buildings as they occur in dreams and in the imagination
Exhibition about Slough's Herschel Park Restoration Project
A walk down the High Street exploring Slough's urban landscape.
Installation of temporary artwork along the Grand Union Canal
Tarner Park, Brighton - What's happening next?
Architects in Sussex exhibition meets architecture in LEGO
Grand Opening of Regency Gardens in St. Leonards-on-Sea
**CANCELLED**Spray Can Art Workshops for 7-14 year olds**CANCELLED**
Photographing the built environment of Brighton & Hove
A fascinating tour of Britain's most important Modernist icon
Visit eco-friendly homes in Brighton & Hove
Tours of the Grade II* Modernist building on Brighton's seafront
Sadly postponed due to illness
Examining the construction, function and restoration of 1909 water tower
Squeeze into Blank Gallery with CiCi Blumstein's sculptural art installation.
A series of 'ideal homes' workshops and an exhibition
INTERArChTIVE - interactive architecture exhibition - Slow Furl
Official opening of public artwork by sculptor Will Nash
A month of creative workshops for children and young people
Local historian on site for information about Norman Manor House
Tours around Newhaven Fort which highlight the architecture; plus workshops
Family morning
CANCELLED
Exhibition of innovative use of local timber in construction
Tours of the award-winning Earthship Brighton project
Family-oriented drawing and imagineering workshop
An illustrated live exploration of buildings dreamed and imagined
Audio history heritage trail broadcast, using Street Radio technology
See this RIBA Award-shortlisted car park through its architect's eyes
Visit the RIBA Award-shortlisted building in the University of Winchester
Architects' tour of RIBA Award-shortlisted new infant school
Exploring Portsmouth's city landscapes, design and challenges of urban ecology
A photographic competition exploring different perspectives on 'Art in Architecture'
Exhibition of work from local architects and Schools of Architecture
Video installation showcasing artists pitching their creative vision for Maidstone
Talks by Clay Architecture and Knole House researchers
The end of the year exhibition showcasing students' work
The lost words of architecture
Celebrations of mantelpieces and their significance in the home
Medieval times, brought to life
An exhibition exploring the public's perception of 'Art in Architecture'
A selection of photographs
Photography by Martin Charles for a new book about parsonages
Drop Redoubt and Grand Shaft at Dover open
Photographs by young people, documenting the Rose Hill community's history
Children's artistic experiences using LASSCO stock as stimulation
Zoe Solomons dances through the River & Rowing Museum.
RIBA Award-shortlisted Arts Centre
Pat Grayburn, University Arts Office leads a walk around campus
One-day designing workshop bringing together architects and disabled artists
Photographs of the nominees of the 2008 Guildford Design Awards
Free drop-in workshop
Life 'below stairs' at Polesden Lacey
Exhibition of recent work by architects in Surrey
Display of archives that can be used by house historians
Free talk by Su Kelland, Arts Officer, Guildford Borough Council
Doug Scott leads a walk around Guildford's public art
Exhibition of photographs, working models and digital media
Learn about Claremont's royal residents and rascals
Architect-guided tour of this RIBA Award-shortlisted facility
Guided tour of our strongrooms, document conservation facilities and searchroom
Lecture by Chris Wise, exhibition and buffet supper
An exhibition of the work of architects, based in Sussex
Exhibition of architectural drawings of historic landmark buildings
Celebrating the work and life of Colin St. John Wilson
Maurice Collins' collection of Victorian and Edwardian inventions
Fun and educational day out for all the family
A guided tour around Pallant House, its furniture and furnishings
Exploring and drawing workshop for young people
Architecture and art come together in free family workshops.
Shoreham Cement Works: photographs by Paul Thomas, texts Mark Hewitt
Family picnic with commissioned music inside an award-winning architectural structure
Explore underground tunnels