As part of London Creates 2026, visitors are invited to experience an inspiring series of evening talks, masterclasses and expert-led workshops delivered by leading voices in architecture, design and visual culture

Across the programme, contributors will unpack how ideas are developed, refined and communicated, from early concepts through to resolved architectural drawings and visual representations to how built projects are realised

Narinder Sagoo, MBE

Art Director, Senior Partner at Foster + Partners

In an age defined by rapid digital transformation, The Power of the Pen is a compelling exploration of the timeless role of hand drawing in architectural practice. Narinder Sagoo reflects on the emotional, creative, and communicative strength of the drawn line—revealing how sketches can spark ideas, build trust, and convey the soul of a design. Drawing from decades of experience, he shares personal stories and iconic projects to highlight the evolving relationship between analogue and digital tools. This talk champions not one over the other, but the powerful synergy between them—where the pen meets the pixel, and imagination finds its fullest expression.

David Bullock + Nathan Davies

Creative Directors at Hayes Davidson

Hayes Davidson is one of the world’s leading visualisation studios. The studio’s purpose is to help their clients visualise a better world, translating great design concepts into beautiful and compelling images, films and visual experiences that engage, inspire, and influence. They explore all the possibilities inherent in a brief, guiding a visual strategy for every stage of a project’s life. Creative in both ideas and outputs, the studio is unconstrained by a house style, drawing on experience to offer the most appropriate visual responses for an individual brief. Hayes Davidson is passionate about democratising the built environment and supports a number of initiatives designed to encourage broad participation, inclusive decision-making and informed debate.

John McElgunn

Senior Partner at RSHP

An exploration of different architectural scales, from the city to individual components. A discussion of the various influences on the practice’s work from political and social contexts to the celebration of industrial craft. The talk explores RSHP’s architecture across different geographies, typologies, scales - celebrating joy and the art of ‘giving back’.