Peter St John's studio at London Metropolitan University hosts their summer exhibition next week.
The studio is led by Peter St John together with James Hand, Fabienne Sommer, and Ben Speltz — Associates from Caruso St John's London office.
The exhibition is located in the Atrium Gallery, London Metropolitan University (Aldgate campus), 16 Goulston Street, London, E1 7TP. Register to see the show here.
Photo above, Xiaojun Jian
Photos below; Ethan Loo, Amy Grounsell, Sam Newton, Ella Blue Wragg, Vivola Issac, David Lawrence, Joshua Glynn, Jacob Ashton, Yanjela Sherpa, Yen-Ting Chen, Errin Gall, Seong Wook Jeong, Eleanor Catlin, Donita Comprado, Xiaojin Jian.
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RIBA and VitrA talks
Great Hall at Barts North Wing, St Bartholomew’s Hospital
12th May, 2026
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ARCH-E x ACE: Architectural Design Competitions
Keynote by Adam Caruso
The Mix Brussels
23rd April, 2026
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ETH Zürich Final Review
The Pleasure in Small Things
ETH Zürich, ONA E30, Switzerland
16.12.2025
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Lecture
Reflections on Architecture:
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3rd November 2025
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