In 2021, GPAD partnered with the London School of Architecture to host an event for the London Design Festival –  Breaking Down the Barriers.

The event was a panel discussion questioning: How can we give talented, underrepresented individuals the keys to unlock doors into the industry that have always been closed to them?

This event brought together architectural practices, developers, engineers, and other professionals, challenging them on the skills and framework required to widen access into the industry.

During the discussion the panellists shared their thoughts and insight into how we can widen access and create a more inclusive industry.

Breaking Down the Barriers seeks to mobilise pathways into the built environment and discuss how organisations can facilitate a career without the need for a university, debt-ridden education.

By sharing our ideas and insights, we can create a network focused on changing the perception of architecture, creating a more diverse and inclusive industry.

This is an invite only event. The event will be live streamed and available to view afterward.