Simple Works Picks July

1 .𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆

The Royal Academy's annual Summer Exhibition returns, bringing together contemporary art, architecture and design from emerging and established creatives under this year's theme of Interconnectedness.

Until 23 August

https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/summer-exhibition-2026

2. 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 – 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻

A free collection display exploring how artists have used everyday materials, found objects and industrial products to rethink the possibilities of making.

Open throughout July

https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern/display/materials-and-objects

3. 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 – 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲

A free exhibition exploring the creative world of architecture and design, featuring behind-the-scenes insights from leading studios alongside hundreds of drawings, visualisations and creative works from the Drawing of the Year Awards.

16–26 July

https://archisource.org/london-creates/exhibition

𝟰. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲

From glass façades to open civic spaces, this exhibition examines how transparency influences the design of our built environment. Showcasing innovative architectural thinking and real-world examples, it highlights the ways openness can shape the places where we live, work and connect.

Opens July 1

https://www.buildingcentre.co.uk/whats_on/exhibitions/the-architecture-of-transparency

𝟱. 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟱 - 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽, 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵

Architectural photographer Daniel Hewitt leads this cycling tour through London, uncovering a selection of the city's most unusual and inventive homes. Combining architecture, photography and urban exploration, the ride offers a fresh perspective on residential design while showcasing hidden gems across the capital.

July 19, 10am – 12pm // tickets available on Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weird-housespart-5-tickets-1989213784979?msockid=1b189ea27dfb63c1146688547c646288

𝟲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗺 & 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗖𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁

This talk explores the work and legacy of de Blacam & Meagher, one of Ireland’s most influential architectural practices. Known for their thoughtful use of light, materials and craftsmanship, the studio’s projects span housing, cultural buildings and public institutions, offering valuable insight into an architectural approach shaped by simplicity, place and enduring design.

July 20, 7pm // tickets available on Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-work-of-de-blacam-meagher-tickets-1989902203056?msockid=1b189ea27dfb63c1146688547c646288