Retrofit Talks is a webinar series platforming architects and product manufacturers to discuss completed or ongoing retrofit projects.
Part of Retrofit 24, these talks give a voice to built environment professionals, allowing them to detail in their own words the process, challenges and outcomes of their projects. Connecting people, allowing for cross country dialogue, Retrofit Talks gives the audience the opportunity to learn from our presenters and ask questions in the Q&A.
If you have ever wondered about the process behind a building join us for these lunch time sessions and have your queries answered.
Ben Ridley and Matt McKenna of Architecture for London present Clerkenwell Office. A Victorian warehouse building in Islington that was in need of refurbishment. The building was enlarged by nearly 50% whilst also reducing it’s energy requirements. Clerkenwell Office is now fossil fuel free, the new triple glazing provides better u- values and air tightness and by removing layers of ad hoc partitions and finishes collected over the buildings 150 year life, the architects were able to reveal the beauty of the structure of the building.
Join us for a lunch time session where Ben and Matt will detail this project.
- Ben Ridley (Director- Architecture For London)
- Matt McKenna (Associate- Architecture for London)
Ben founded Architecture for London in 2009 and has since designed a number of widely published and award- winning projects. He leads on design, sustainability, practice management and strategic direction. He is a Passivehaus designer with significant technical expertise in the design of low energy buildings. He was a member of the jury for RIBA/ Grand Designs House of the Year Award 2022 and was a member of the peer review panel for the 2024 ‘Don’t Move Improve!’ awards.
Matt specialises in working with listed buildings and heritage projects. He is leading an office renovation in Clerkenwell and has recently completed several published private homes. Previously he has worked on residential, healthcare and education projects including achieving consent for a mixed- use scheme for a nursery and retirement village in open countryside. Matt has taught as an associate lecturer and Year 2 studio unit leader at the Manchester School of Architecture.
