Solar Talks: Jack Self and Jamie Gatty Irving

Architect and strategist Jack Self in conversation with Jamie Gatty Irving, Design Researcher in Residence

 
Event timings
6:00pm Solar display open to visitors
6:30pm Talk begins
7:15pm Q&A
7:30pm Talk ends

This event brings together Jack Self, architect, creative strategist and founder of the Real Review, and Jamie Gatty Irving, one of this year's Design Researcher in Residence at the Design Museum, for an in-depth conversation on conservatories, architecture in the climate emergency and overheating British homes.

The talk builds on Jamie’s work as part of Solar, this year’s Design Researchers in Residency programme.

Jack Self

Jack Self is an architect and strategist based in London. He founded the award-winning Real Review magazine, for which he has interviewed Chelsea Manning, Mariana Mazzucato and Pope Francis, among others. He curated the 2016 Venice Biennale British Pavilion was formerly Editor at Large at 032c, Head of Impact Strategy at Balenciaga and Chief Creative Officer at Pangaia.

Jamie Gatty Irving

Jamie Gatty Irving is an architect and educator who teaches Design Studio and Tectonics at Kingston School of Art. His research will explore the insulative and solar heating potential of conservatories. The project is underpinned by the idea that reducing energy consumption within housing offers opportunities for reimagining the relationship between our built environment and the climate.

Booking Information
Adult £5
Student/Concession £4
Design Museum Member £3
Carer Free

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