Watch the WAF's Video

In this exclusive video hear the group discuss height and density, housing policy, planning, influencing policy-makers and the future of the palace of Westminster.

Participants in the discussion included: Alison Brooks, Alison Brooks Architects / Max Farrell, Farrells / Paul Finch, World Architecture Festival / William Jackson, Cushman & Wakefield / Sir Simon Jenkins / Lara Kinneir, London Festival of Architecture / Peter Murray, New London Architecture / Jeremy Melvin, World Architecture Festival / Paul Morrell, Paul Morrell Consulting / Deyan Sudjic, Design Museum / Naomi Turner, All-Party Parliamentary Design and Innovation Group 

@guardiancities ‘There is a lack of understanding in the UK around the social value of good design in the built environment’ - @lara_kinneir Guardian Cities were live tweeting at the breakfast.See what else they had to say about the discussion on our Twitter Page here If you missed the first half of the discussion you can watch it here.WAF London will be taking place from the 24 – 27 June and is totally free to attend, you just need to register.

‘This should be a lively programme because it includes examples of what architects and designers are thinking right now, with discussion about future directions for the built environment – especially in the post-election context in the UK.’ Paul Finch, Programme Director, WAF London

WAF London will address the current issues facing architects working in London, designing for clients and users and give insights into buildings and building types from around the world.Register today and attend WAF London for free.Don’t forget that the WAF Awards deadline is Friday 22 May – all shortlisted projects will be exhibited at WAF London as well as the main event in Singapore. Enter your work now.

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