LONDON CREATES
EXPERIENCE CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE
PIONEERING ARCHITECTURE DESIGN TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
16 - 26 JULY 2026 | FREE TO VISIT | THE TRUMAN BREWERY
BE IMMERSED IN THE WORLD OF CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE
London Creates 2026 is the major free-to-visit exhibition showcasing pioneering architects, engineers and designers shaping the future of design, with a headline showcase from ZHA
Through real-world projects, interactive virtual experiences, physical models, design drawings and digital tool demonstrations, London Creates presents new approaches to digital fabrication, structural computation, material innovation, climatic intelligence and design-led technological advancements. Curated in collaboration with ZHA, the exhibition brings together leading studios, engineers, designers and academic institutions from across the built environment
⦿ EXPLORE HOW LEADING CREATIVE MINDS ARE ADVANCING THE FUTURE OF DESIGN
⦿ EXPERIENCE THE TECHNOLOGIES TRANSFORMING THE CREATIVE PROCESS
⦿ DISCOVER PROJECTS SHAPED BY HUMAN AND CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE
⦿ BE INSPIRED BY PIONEERING ARCHITECTS, DESIGNERS AND COLLABORATORS
London Creates is hosted by Archisource, and is in collaboration with HP, Intel® and D5, who are creating tools that enable us as architects and designers to tackle our most complex workflows, and Affinity who is giving true creative freedom that’s actually free
EXPERIENCE PIONEERING DESIGNERS
London Creates invites visitors to experience how architecture, engineering, design thinking and technology are advancing new possibilities for the built environment. Curated in collaboration with ZHA, the headline showcase explores how the practice designs using the latest technologies to lead their research
ZHA redefined architecture for the 21st century with a repertoire of projects that have captured imaginations across the globe. Creating buildings uniquely tailored to the communities they serve, ZHA has been awarded the highest honours from professional and academic institutions worldwide. Founded by Dame Zaha, ZHA is one of the world’s most innovative architectural studios—and has been for almost 50 years
These five decades of detailed research are inscribed within ZHA’s buildings which become more spatially inventive, more structurally efficient, more technologically advanced, and more environmentally considerate with each new design. Combining pioneering architectural solutions with ecologically sound materials and sustainable construction practices, ZHA’s architecture meets the aspirations of a new generation.
Curated in collaboration with ZHA, the exhibition brings together leading studios, engineers, designers and academic institutions from across the built environment including AKT II and their collaborators, Mamou-Mani Architects and Fab.Pub, alongside leading universities including AADRL at the Architectural Association, The Bartlett School of Architecture at UCL and dfUEL at the University of East London
Explore how human creativity and technologies are transforming the creative process, from concept, ideation and experimentation, to fabrication, making and construction
WHAT'S ON
Attend a FREE programme of talks, workshops and activations led by innovators, industry leaders and creative organisations from across architecture, engineering and design
Featuring hands-on workshops, including a two-day build workshop led by Play Architecture and AKT II, a model-making workshop by Open City Education, and a wider series of sessions exploring creative practice, design technology and the future of the built environment.
Learn from experts in creativity and technology
The full programme will be revealed over the coming weeks. Sign up below to hear updates first and book tickets!
BE INSPIRED BY NEXT GENERATION TALENTS
Explore the world of visual creativity through the Drawing of the Year Awards 2026 showcase + be immersed in a curation of outstanding visual representations from architects, designers and artists created around the world
Selected from thousands of global submissions, the exhibition celebrates the artists, designers and studios shaping new ways to visually communicate ideas, spaces and creative visions
EXPLORE THE GRADUATE SHOWCASE
Collaborating with Free Range for a second year, the exhibitions will bring a major creative takeover to The Truman Brewery, celebrating the next generation of practitioners across photography, fine art, architecture and design
With a shared commitment to supporting emerging talent, London Creates and Free Range will invite visitors to explore new ideas, fresh perspectives and ambitious creative work from across the UK
PLAN YOUR VISIT
OPENING TIMES
OPEN DAILY: 17TH - 26TH JULY 2026
11AM - 7PM
LOCATION
The Truman Brewery
1 Ely's Yard, 15 Hanbury St
London E1 6QR
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Shoreditch High Street Station
Walking distance: 5 minutes
Overground services to Dalston Junction, New Cross, Crystal Palace & West Croydon
Liverpool Street Station
Walking distance: 10 minutes
Central, Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City Lines and National Rail Services
Aldgate East Station
Walking distance: 10 minutes
District, Hammersmith & City Lines
Old Street Station
Walking distance: 15 minutes
Northern Line and National Rail Services -
West End 8, 55 & 242
East London 8, 26, 48, 55, 57, 242, 388
South London 35, 47, 48, 78, 149
The City 26, 55, 242, 243, 388
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GENERAL
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The entrance to London Creates is from Elys Yard, 15 Hanbury Street in Shoreditch, E1 6QR
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Yes, there is lift access from the entrance in Elys Yard.
There are accessible toilets in the venue and guide dogs are welcome.
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There will be a cloakroom to leave bags, coats and other personal items at select times. Please note all items are left at owner’s own risk.
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Absolutely! We hope that the exhibition will catapult visitors of all ages into the creative world to be inspired!
THE EXPERIENCE
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Everyone! London Creates is open to all and free to visit!
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Curated in collaboration with ZHA, the exhibition brings together leading studios, engineers, designers and academic institutions from across the built environment including AKT II and their collaborators, Mamou-Mani Architects and Fab.Pub, alongside leading universities including AADRL at the Architectural Association, The Bartlett School of Architecture at UCL and the University of East London Design Fabrication Lab
On display will also be hundreds of captivating creative images, visual representations and architectural drawings from the Drawing of the Year Awards 2026
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Free Range is a landmark showcase for emerging creatives. It will feature graduate work from across the UK from 16 - 26 July at The Truman Brewery alongside London Creates.
Free Range is also free to visit!
Find out more: http://www.free-range.org.uk/
TICKETS
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You don’t have to book beforehand, you can register on arrival.
You will need to book tickets for the evening events as there are limited numbers.
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Tickets are limited for the Launch Event. There will be updates closer to the time if more tickets become available.
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Last entry is 15 mintues before closing. Please note we would recommend allowing much longer to explore the exhibition in it’s entirety!
