Earlier this month Simon Allford joined education expert Mary Curnock Cook and journalist Stephen Armstrong as a panellist for “Beyond AI: the Secret of Staying Relevant”, and event organised by Fora and SXSW London.
In the presence of an engaged and engaging audience, the three explored why lifelong learning is not just the price of survival – it’s a superpower, and how, in a technology dominated era, human imagination is boundless and a perspective based only on technology is a mistake.
Simon’s take away is that “a positive attitude to lifetime learning is vital for anyone looking forward to working in the new world of artificial intelligence. Be positive by maintaining naivety (so as to not be afraid to ask the obvious questions that everyone wants to ask but won’t); nurture your natural curiosity (learning by another name). After all, the brain is a muscle that needs exercise... to strengthen our skills of judgement. Judgement enables the development of new knowledge.”
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| 24.09.26 | The redevelopment of a Grade II listed building in Clerkenwell receives planning | |
| 22.09.26 | Topping out at Lansdowne House Lansdowne House | |
| 14.09.26 | Dr Craig Robertson appointed an Honorary Professor at UCL | |
| 09.09.26 | St Luke’s Community Centre Multicultural Women’s group visit Angel Square Angel Square | |
| 03.09.26 | The Transformation of 76 Southbank 76 Southbank | |
| 02.09.26 | Burntwood School in the running to be the nation’s favourite RIBA Stirling Prize winner Burntwood School | |
| 27.08.26 | Norton Folgate explored as part of Don’t Waste Buildings Norton Folgate | |
| 24.08.26 | Three AHMM projects shortlisted for a 2026 AJ Architecture Award 1 Broadgate Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park 76 Southbank | |
| 19.08.26 | Three AHMM projects shortlisted for a New London Architecture Award Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park Metropolis Angel Square | |
| 12.08.26 | AHMM Hosts City Architecture Forum | |
| 05.08.26 | Topping out at Twyford Park Twyford Park | |
| 04.08.26 | 76 Southbank hosts the Architecture Club 76 Southbank | |
| 30.07.26 | The Beckett shortlisted for a 2026 British Homes Award The Beckett | |
| 29.07.26 | Norton Folgate wins two RICS Awards Norton Folgate | |
| 28.07.26 | Three AHMM Projects Finalists for the AT Test of Time Awards Westminster Academy at the Naim Dangoor Centre White Collar Factory Hawley Wharf | |
| 22.07.26 | An innovative, responsive façade creates Botanic Place's striking visual identity Botanic Place | |
| 21.07.26 | AHMM’s Head of Sustainability features on BBC Politics North Burntwood School | |
| 20.07.26 | Three AHMM projects shortlisted in the Building Awards 1 Broadgate Urbanest Battersea Metropolis | |
| 17.07.26 | Two AHMM projects shortlisted for an AJ Retrofit & Reuse Award New Scotland Yard 76 Southbank | |
| 16.07.26 | 1 Broadgate Awarded City of London Building of the Year Award 1 Broadgate | |
| 15.07.26 | Belgrove House, opposite King’s Cross station, reaches practical completion Belgrove House | |
| 14.07.26 | Three AHMM projects Finalists for a World Architecture Festival Award 1 Broadgate Belgrove House The Citizen | |
| 13.07.26 | The redevelopment of Liberty House in Kensington Olympia has Resolution to Grant | |
| 09.07.26 | Phase 1 of the Brentford Masterplan has won an RIBA National Award Brentford Masterplan | |
| 09.07.26 | Norton Folgate wins an RIBA National Award Norton Folgate | |
| 08.07.26 | New, purpose-built facility for Alleyn’s School in Dulwich given Resolution to Grant | |
| 07.07.26 | AHMM’s Steve Smith Presents Belgrove House at Brick Works London Belgrove House | |
| 06.07.26 | Victor Kite Prize 2026 | |
| 03.07.26 | Two AHMM projects shortlisted for a 2026 British Construction & Infrastructure Award 1 Broadgate Angel Square | |
| 02.07.26 | 1 Broadgate shortlisted for a BD Architect of the Year Award 1 Broadgate | |
| 01.07.26 | RIBA Journal celebrates the practices that have won the most RIBA Awards | |
| 29.06.26 | Two AHMM projects shortlisted for a 2026 Brick Award 76 Southbank The Altham, Blackhorse Lane | |
| 25.06.26 | Paul Monaghan appointed co-chair of the Oxford Street Planning Quality Review Panel | |
| 24.06.26 | Simon Allford talks about Artificial Intelligence at Beyond AI: the Secret of Staying Relevant | |
| 22.06.26 | AHMM Bristol organises a green space volunteering session with One25 | |
| 18.06.26 | AHMM takes part in Mix Interiors Roundtable | |
| 11.06.26 | AHMM is Heading to the British Council for Offices Annual conference in Edinburgh 1 New Park Square | |
| 08.06.26 | 1 Victoria Street Site Progress 1 Victoria Street | |
| 04.06.26 | Contractor Appointed as works start on the redevelopment above West One Shopping Centre on Oxford Street West One | |
| 01.06.26 | Celebrating food, architecture and community in the Migrateful Kitchens | |
| 29.05.26 | 76 Southbank wins an AIA UK Design Excellence Award 76 Southbank | |
| 28.05.26 | Cycle to UKREiiF | |
| 27.05.26 | AHMM at Goodwoof | |
| 26.05.26 | HD5K 2026 | |
| 21.05.26 | Hospital Rooms runs workshop at AHMM Morelands office in London | |
| 20.05.26 | 76 Southbank wins a Footprint+ Changemaker Award 76 Southbank | |
| 15.05.26 | Arthur Stanley House wins an RIBA London Award Arthur Stanley House | |
| 15.05.26 | Norton Folgate wins an RIBA London Award Norton Folgate | |
| 15.05.26 | Phase 1 of the Brentford Project wins an RIBA London Award Brentford Masterplan | |
| 13.05.26 | AHMM celebrates first completed project with General Projects Metropolis | |
| 11.05.26 | Assembly Bristol wins an RIBA South West & Wessex Award Assembly Bristol | |
| 05.05.26 | Urbanest Battersea: The Passivhaus Story Urbanest Battersea | |
| 29.04.26 | 1 Riva Row wins a Houston Business Journal Landmark Award 1 Riva Row | |
| 28.04.26 | Proposals to transform underutilised land next to Cabot Circus Car Park in Bristol receive planning permission | |
| 27.04.26 | An innovative co-living urban development in Waltham Forest reaches practical completion The Altham, Blackhorse Lane | |
| 20.04.26 | The Iron Works, Silverthorne Lane, has been shortlisted for a 2026 Housing Design Award The Iron Works, Silverthorne Lane | |
| 16.04.26 | 76 Southbank Awarded a BCO London Award 76 Southbank | |
| 15.04.26 | The Lake Hefner Golf Clubhouse Opens to the public Lake Hefner Golf Clubhouse | |
| 02.04.26 | The Citizen wins an Urban Land Institute Oklahoma Impact Award The Citizen | |
| 31.03.26 | Norton Folgate has been highly commended in the 2026 Civic Trust Awards Norton Folgate | |
| 30.03.26 | 76 Southbank awarded a Civic Trust Special Award for Sustainability 76 Southbank | |
| 27.03.26 | Construction starts on new Family Recreation Centre for the OKC Golf & Country Club OKC Golf and Country Club Family Recreation Centre | |
| 26.03.26 | 100% affordable housing scheme in Camden Officially opens Acorn House | |
| 24.03.26 | Half Term Education programmes for young people | |
| 19.03.26 | Final Phase of Elephant Park receives planning | |
| 17.03.26 | Built Environment Careers Showcase | |
| 16.03.26 | Proposals for the regeneration of the Cole Brothers building in Sheffield receive planning permission | |
| 05.03.26 | Simon Allford records introduction to The Eyes of the Skin Audiobook | |
| 27.02.26 | Proposals submitted for the rejuvenation of the Adelphi Theatre foyer and entrance | |
| 24.02.26 | National Apprenticeships Week 2026 | |
| 19.02.26 | RIBA London Award Shortlist Norton Folgate Brentford Masterplan Arthur Stanley House | |
| 12.02.26 | RIBA South West Award Shortlist Assembly Bristol The Sheds | |
| 05.02.26 | AHMM January Mentoring support for young creative professionals within the built environment | |
| 04.02.26 | AHMM participating in Barkitecture | |
| 03.02.26 | Botanic Place achieves a BREEAM Outstanding design-stage score Botanic Place | |
| 02.02.26 | New office development for MidCentral tops out in Oklahoma City, USA Midcentral | |
| 28.01.26 | Paul Monaghan Announced as a Mayor’s Design Advocate | |
| 26.01.26 | Pineapple Awards 2026 Shortlist Brentford Masterplan 76 Southbank | |
| 21.01.26 | AHMM 2024 Carbon Emissions Report | |
| 20.01.26 | AHMM’s Head of Specifications, Ruth King, appointed to NLA’s Technical Expert Panel | |
| 12.01.26 | Review of 2025 | |
| 07.01.26 | AHMM Longlisted for a new cultural hub in Barcelona | |
| 05.01.26 | Proposals for West Kentish Town Estate receive planning |
