‘’That the natural world is resilient gives me great hope. Technology also offers hope, that revolutionary ways will be found to store and transmit energy from renewable sources, doing away with any need to burn fossil fuels. Neither is it too late to choose the future we want if we act now – and act together. There is a shift worldwide. More people than ever are aware of the problems – and the solutions. So we must back the leaders who are prepared to do something and pressure those who are not.’’
Sir David Attenborough
- What is it? A eye catching Architectural pavilion
- When is it? Summer 2023
- Where is it? In Paternoster Square, the City of London, close to the London stock exchange and St Pauls cathedral
- How the project fits City of London core Strategy? – Theme of sustainable energy use
- The Packages of sponsorship? – Your chance to get involved please see below and attachment
- The Legacy? – The Pavilion and contents can be set up in other locations within the UK and can be fully recycled if and when required
General description:
The Paternoster Pavilion
A temporary structure exploring innovative ways to address the impact of buildings on the environment, installed in Paternoster Square, one of the City of London’s most iconic, historic locations.
What do we imagine when we think of an eco-house? An insulated, solar-powered new-build? An old building recycled for a new use? City livery company, the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects (WCCA) supported by the City of London and the London Festival of Architecture, plans to launch a competition to build a temporary pavilion in the heart of the City of London, in Paternoster Square, to inspire people to consider the future of sustainable living.
The catalyst for the initiative has been the Lord Mayor of the City of London’s Climate Action Strategy, along with the WCCA’s ongoing sustainability theme. The City has a history of enlightened patronage when it comes to environmental leadership and design – the square mile features some of the UK’s most advanced buildings and is home to world leaders in green finance. The WCCA aims to unite the two, while showcasing its public activities and role in promoting high-quality architecture.
For more information and sponsorship opportunities see below brochure:
The Paternoster Pavilion