Have you ever wondered why architecture changes the way you feel?

Architect, writer and teacher Charles Holland believes that learning to read buildings is one of the quiet joys available to all of us, and his new book How to Enjoy Architecture sets out to show us how.

In this talk, Holland will draw on the book's themes, materials, structure, space and use, before turning to one of the most talked-about buildings of recent years: A House for Essex. Designed by FAT Architecture, where Holland was the director leading on the project, in collaboration with the artist Grayson Perry, the house is a layered and joyful building that rewards exactly the kind of curious looking the book champions. He'll walk us through its history, its design process, and the stories and symbolism embedded in every detail.

"A walk through the city feels more fun and also more profound after reading this book." — Grayson Perry

About Charles Holland Charles Holland is the principal of Charles Holland Architects and Professor of Architecture at the Canterbury School of Art, Architecture and Design. He was previously a director at FAT Architecture.