More Than Human Architecture (2023)

More-Than-Human-Architecture is a series of experimental ceramic sculptures designed as ‘offerings’ for the more-than-human companions we share our common spaces with. The artworks have been created for community-led growing spaces across the London borough of Barnet on the occasion of the London Festival of Architecture 2023. The functional features of the pieces are intended to support the flourishing of bees, birds, beetles and butterflies and more and have been developed with volunteers from the partnering spaces. The project aims to spark conversation around holding pollinators sacred and designing spaces with our multi-species companions in mind. Created by artist and volunteer London National Park City Ranger for Barnet Becky Lyon.

This project was made possible through an ecosystem of support! With gratitude to the Barnet Council Small Grants Community Fund; the London Festival of Architecture programming team; Camden Art Centre with special thanks to Sevak Zargarian; Metroland Studios; London National Park City; all the volunteers at the participating gardens; all the birds, bees and beetles of Barnet who inspired this project!

Part of London Festival of Architecture 2003, #LFA2023

Book a ticket to a More-Than-Human-Architecture workshop on Sunday 25 June 2023 @ Whetstone Stray Allotments