Sutton reveals exciting programme for London Festival of Architecture 2025!

The London Cancer Hub in Belmont will be in the spotlight once again when the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) 2025 rolls back into Sutton this June.

Running from 11-25 June, Populate, Socius and Aviva Capital are bringing LFA 2025 programme to Sutton. The festival will bring a series of events - from planting sessions and interactive expert panels to open tours of one of Europe’s leading life science destinations. All the events will explore this year’s LFA theme “Voices” by celebrating the many people shaping Sutton’s future through science, community and innovation. The festival will bring a series of events to Sutton - from planting sessions and interactive expert panels to open tours of one of Europe’s leading life science destinations. 

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Building on the success of last year’s programme on Sutton High Street, the LFA 2025’s programme of events focuses on the transformation currently underway at the London Cancer Hub (LCH) - a globally recognised centre for oncology research and innovation. The LCH is already home to leading institutions, including the Institute of Cancer Research, the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Maggie’s, Harris Academy Sutton and the Innovation Gateway. 

Councillor Barry Lewis, Leader of Sutton Council, said:
“The London Cancer Hub reflects Sutton’s ambition and identity - a place where innovation meets community. This June, we want people from across London and beyond to visit and see what’s possible here and be part of shaping its voice and story. We’re really excited to launch this exciting activity programme for LFA25.”

Olaide Oboh, Managing Director at Populate, commented:
“This is a moment to bring people together and amplify the voices that are already driving real change. The energy and creativity around the London Cancer Hub is growing and this programme reflects that momentum. We are proud to deliver this in partnership with Sutton Council, Socius and Aviva.”

Sophie White, Sector Head for Regeneration at Aviva Capital Partners, said:
“We are delighted to see the space activated in such an engaging way. This programme brings to life the early potential of the London Cancer Hub and reflects the shared ambition of our investment to create a world-leading life science district in Sutton.”

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Notes:

• The London Festival of Architecture runs from 1 June to 30 June. It celebrates architectural excellence, community regeneration and innovative urban development. The programme in Belmont, Sutton will take place between 11 June and 25 June. 
• The London Cancer Hub in Belmont, Sutton is already Europe's leading cancer research district. Landmark investment on the site is transforming it into the global centre of innovation in cancer research and drug discovery. Partners at the London Cancer Hub are Sutton Council, the Institute of Cancer Research, the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Socius, Aviva Capital Partners and Harris Academy. 
• This year’s theme of ‘Voices’ chimes with the Council’s and Populate’s ambition to continue to listen, amplify and intertwine the voices shaping our spaces and communities. The London Cancer Hub, Sutton has been chosen as a ‘LFA Neighbourhood’ for this year.
• Sutton was chosen as a host borough after a series of successful regeneration projects led by the Council and a successful 2024 programme in Sutton town centre with the LFA, in partnership with local businesses and partners, including Oru Sutton, the Really Local Group and Sutton College.
• Populate is a new Socius company specialising in place management with a focus on the long-term value of developments for occupiers, communities and investors. Populate will be the delivery partner for the LFA programme at the London Cancer Hub and will spearhead enabling voices of communities into the tangible reality of tomorrow on the site. This will ensure the development creates vibrant and inclusive spaces, benefiting both current and future generations.
• Find more information about the London Cancer Hub.