Why go to the beach? Arm yourself with a bucket and spade for a fun day at The apex creating sandcastles with an architectural theme.

The apex and the Suffolk Branch of the Royal British Institute of Architects are celebrating the Love Architecture Festival! Come and join us on Monday 18th June 2012 from 3pm for sandcastle building. Whether a budding young designer or someone with a little more experience, seize the chance to demonstrate your building skills and enter your work for prizes in a variety of categories.

Break for the Legoland Debate in The apex from 18.45 and return at 21.30 for a final session.
· Individuals or teams can take part in one hour slots
· Four sandpits will be running at the same time ­ buckets and spades provided but come suitably clad
· Bring your kids for extra fun
· Prizes for the winners in three categories: Under 16 / Best piece of architecture / Tallest sandcastle

To book your team please contact RIBA Suffolk by e-mailing ralph@modece.com
For more information please go to the Festival website at lovearchitecture.org

Housing Debate - Leaving Legoland: Can we build the new homes we need?
Free event - Monday 18th June, 7pm

England faces significant housing challenges with the lowest level of completions in over 50 years, many first time buyers unable to afford deposits and mortgages, and lengthy housing waiting lists in many areas. Of those homes that are being built many are inappropriate ­ homes that are often too small, unattractive and unpopular - identikit Legoland¹ estates that are poorly designed and are overly reliant on the car. We need more homes and we need better homes ­ but can we afford both? With the desire to increase supply, do we have to sacrifice quality?

This debate will examine the future of housing in communities in England.

How will localism shape the look and feel of communities? How can we create a more sustainable housing market? Should we be exploring new delivery models for mass-market housing? And how can we best facilitate the self build revolution?

Do you have a view on the rush to get Britain building again and the type of homes we may need for the future? Come and join in the Legoland Debate.

Chaired by Harry Rich, Chief Executive, the RIBA
Speakers: Richard Lavington of Maccreanor Lavington Architects; Ian Poole, Manager of Planning Policy, St Edmundsbury; Andrew Whitaker, Planning Director of the Home Builders Federation; Iain Dunnett, Low Carbon Manager, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce; Stephen Hill, Director C2O Future Planners.

Join us on Monday 18th June 7.00 pm for a 7.30pm start at The apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3FD

To reserve your seat with RIBA East please telephone: 01223 566285
For more information please go to the Festival website at lovearchitecture.org

The event is part of the national Love Architecture Festival from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), taking place between 15-24 June. It aims to celebrate the amazing architecture of the buildings, streets and neighbourhoods where we live through a range of action-packed events for all ages, including walks, talks, tours, films, bike rides, competitions, exhibitions and family workshops. Full details of all events can be found at www.lovearchitecture.org