Beyond The Box CIC

We are thrilled to unveil the official film for the My Palace Programme! As part of the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan commitment to creating a lasting social impact through the redevelopment of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Beyond the Box collaborated to launch this groundbreaking initiative. The My Palace Programme is all about providing young Londoners with new opportunities, including paid employment, skills and leadership development, and network expansion. Our mission? To design and create inclusive and accessible spaces for sports, fitness, movement, and wellbeing at the iconic Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Through this project, we’ve fostered a vibrant community of young sports leaders and aspiring designers and architects, known as equity designers. Meet our sports leaders: Champions of diversity and inclusion in sports, they’ve been organising and hosting various sessions at Crystal Palace, making a real difference! Meet our equity designers: They observed these sessions closely, gathering invaluable insights on user experiences, particularly focusing on access and inclusion. Engaging with participants, their families, and carers, they identified constraints and opportunities, using this research to craft innovative design solutions for Crystal Palace. The project culminated in a powerful presentation of their concepts and solutions to stakeholders and the wider project team at City Hall, London. This journey has been incredible, and we can’t wait for you to see the film and join us in celebrating the amazing achievements of the My Palace Programme! Alberto Villanueva Galindo, Luke Murray, Dian Small, Nana Badu Elliott Rawlinson, Thomas Fairbrother, Jason Martin, Ben Woods, Shona Scales, Steve Sheasby, Erect Architecture, Hawkins\Brown and Mott MacDonald, Ediz Ali, Barakat Omomayowa, Taja D., Sam Elbahja, Gideon Atisele , Jayden Mclean Darren Gompe-Deyo, Jamilla Dauda Asheya Patrick Haafidhi Mawanda Shona Scales 🎥 by Benjamin Parry #MyPlaceProgramme #CrystalPalace #BeyondTheBox #Socialvalue #InclusiveDesign #YouthEmpowerment #SportsLeadership #EquityDesign #MayorOfLondon #CityHall https://lnkd.in/effqBc32

Time Is Running Out To Discover The Hidden Creative Talents of East London! A few weeks ago, we shared the exciting news about the launch of our new competition ' Expressions of Resilience' in collaboration with BUILDHOLLYWOOD. This design competition and contemporary cultural production project is specifically targeted at aspiring creatives aged 16 to 25, residing in the London Borough of London Borough of Hackney and London Borough of Tower Hamlets. To reach these young talents, we have launched a comprehensive marketing and advertising campaign across East London and we can't wait to see the incredible creativity this competition will inspire! Deadline for Cultural Event Proposals: Friday 21st June Midnight. We invite young creatives to submit ideas for cultural events that align with the theme "Expressions of Resilience." Five ideas will be selected in partnership with award winning Producer Sarah Page, allowing the chosen producers to create their own events at the redesigned space. Events can range from live performances, film screenings, industry talks, and debates to maker workshops, DJ sets, and more. Deadline for Design Proposals: Friday 28th June Midnight. We invite aspiring designers, curators, and architects to submit concept design proposals for the three spaces within Build Hollywood’s venue: The CarWash, The Platform, and The Sandbox. The goal is to reimagine these areas to host a series of cultural events this summer, produced by young contemporary cultural producers. Mentorship:  A panel of esteemed industry judges and mentors, including Sanaa Shaikh (Director of Native studio), Nana Biamah-Ofosu (Director of YAA Projects), Manijeh Verghese (Director of Sphere Spaces), Je Ahn (Founding Director of Studio Weave), and Jonathan Hagos 🇵🇸 Hagos (Director of Freehaus Design), will shortlist five design concepts alongside and then provide mentorship to five shortlisted designers/design teams. This competition represents a remarkable opportunity for young designers to showcase their talents and establish themselves in the creative sector. Good luck to everyone applying! https://lnkd.in/gWvptNpT The London School of Architecture, University of East London, Ravensbourne University London, New City College Hackney, Tower Hamlets College, Mulberry College of Teaching.

This afternoon, I had the pleasure of visiting Ravensbourne University London and meeting Alberto Villanueva Galindo for a private tour of ‘Generation Rave’ as part of their degree show. Having worked with Alberto, Luke Murray and the wider team over the past 6 months, I have seen the dedication and commitment they make to connect students to industry opportunities, and I’m really pleased we were able to collaborate this year. Congratulations to all involved in the impressive showcase! Through our recent project at Beyond The Box CIC on the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre redevelopment plans, in partnership with the Greater London Authority, Hawkins\Brown Erect Architecture and Mott MacDonald, we collaborated with the talented students at Ravensbourne University to delve into public policy and frameworks that drive good design. We explored how access and inclusion are integral to the design process and how equity can be achieved through thoughtful design, ultimately demonstrating how social value and good community engagement can lead to meaningful social impact and ‘care’ - the theme for Ravensbourne's final degree show. Alberto surprised me with an award for ‘Collaborative Partner of the Year’ - which I have to say means a lot, especially working in an industry that very rarely values the work of engagement professionals! Thank you to everyone who made this collaboration possible. It’s inspiring to see the next generation of designers and architects committed to creating inclusive and impactful spaces. Shona Scales, Elliott Rawlinson, Thomas Fairbrother, and more. #Design #Inclusion #SocialValue #Architecture #PublicPolicy #RavensbourneUniversity #CrystalPalace #BeyondTheBoxCIC

🌟 We're Uncovering East London's Creative Talent 🌟 We're teaming up with Beyond The Box CIC to host a competition aimed at uncovering the hidden creative talents of East London. If you're an aspiring creative aged 16-25 residing in Hackney or Tower Hamlets, this is your opportunity to shine. Challenge yourself to reimagine BUILDHOLLYWOOD’s ‘1 Quaker Street’ – a dynamic new hub for art, music, fashion, and culture in Shoreditch. Winners will receive a £1,000 prize and see their designs brought to life. We’re also looking for innovative event ideas, with winning submissions receiving budgets to produce their events in August. Our theme, “Expressions of Resilience; Unifying Communities, Making Space for Creativity,” invites you to celebrate East London's diverse communities and promote inclusivity while raising social awareness. 📍 Venue: East London, Zone 1 – 1 Quaker Street 📅 Submission Deadline: June 28, 2024 Esteemed industry judges and mentors, including Sanaa Shaiak, Nana Biamah-Ofosu, Manijeh Verghese, Je Ahn, and Jonathan Hagos, will shortlist and mentor five design concepts. These will be showcased at 1 Quaker Street, with the winning design installed in August. Don't miss this chance to make a true impact and celebrate creativity. #EastLondonCreatives #DesignCompetition #ArtInShoreditch #BUILDHOLLYWOOD #CreativeOpportunities #CommunityEngagement #InnovationInArt #FutureCreators

Introducing Expressions of Resilience - A new project to discover the hidden talents of East London in collaboration with BUILDHOLLYWOOD #designcompetition #expressionsofresilience #architecture #design #producer #culture

As part of our mini-series ‘Masterclass in Contemporary Culture Expressions of Resilience’ in partnership with BUILDHOLLYWOOD we are proud to be presenting Masterclass No2 with Architect and Partner at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Kossy Nnachetta and Film Maker and Founder of DAILIES Tomisin Adepeju - this Friday at The CarWash at 1 Quaker Street. Free tickets below 👇 https://lnkd.in/etEukiWb Beyond The Box CIC #architecture #culture #film #architect #expressionsofresilience

How can creativity drive the design of more equitable and inclusive spaces? On Friday at City Hall, our Equity Designers from the My Palace Programme hosted an inspiring presentation event. They showcased their innovative design interventions for upgrading the center. These aspiring architects spent six months collaborating with our sports leaders, gathering user insights to inform their proposals. The considered ideas presented show just how much engagement can drive design solutions and aid a more inclusive and accessible design proposal. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event and a huge congrats to the young designers. Stay tuned for our project film coming next week! Alberto Villanueva Galindo, Luke Murray, Hajir Kheder , Morgan MacGregor , Dian Small , Nana Badu Elliott Rawlinson, Thomas Fairbrother, Jason Martin , Ben Woods Shona Scales, Steve Sheasby Erect Architecture , Hawkins\Brown and Mott MacDonald #inclusivedesign #creativty #youngdesigners #crystalpalacenationalsportscentre #architecture

Introducing our mini-series of Masterclasses in Contemporary Culture in collaboration with BUILDHOLLYWOOD. Featuring promenade figures, such as Eunice O. (ENSPIRE Management), Ben Spry (POoR Collective), Kossy Nnachetta (Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios), Tomisin Adepeju (DAILIES) Afia Yeboah and Meneesha Kellay (Victoria and Albert Museum). Part of a new project we’re launching for young creatives (16-25 years of age) in London Borough of Hackney and London Borough of Tower Hamlets (more of this next week) 👇👇book your free ticket here 👇👇 https://lnkd.in/e8UC3CXp

We're are pleased to share the People's Pavilion Impact Report. Since its launch in 2020, the People’s Pavilion initiative has been a collaborative design and production project that has provided support to more than 250 young people. At Beyond the Box, we advocate for radical action to promote a more inclusive built environment and creative industry. We believe that actions speak louder than words, and that designing a more equitable world requires active participation. As a Community Interest Company, we are dedicated to investing in the people and communities we seek to serve. These numbers in this summary were not calculated using an impact measurement toolkit; they represent the direct investments we have made in this award-winning project. The project has created 45 paid jobs for architecture students and young cultural producers, investing £15,769. We have invested £27,010 in emerging practices and £10,500 to New Founders and their social enterprises. We have partnered with 91 organisations from the built environment and cultural sector, investing an additional £30,000 in the creative sector through commissions and collaborations. This project's success is a result of community effort, and this visual impact report aims to showcase the individuals behind these statistics. We express our gratitude to everyone who has been part of this journey so far, and we are excited to explore how we can further enhance the People’s Pavilion in its upcoming third iteration. Read the full report here 👇 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/ezNNA8nA Sam Elbahja, Dellilah Jamal, Shahriyar Ahmed, Tomi Balogun, Zhane Phillips, Bruno De Marco Pose, Condoleezza Baiden, Sabine Zetteler, RIBA London, HLM Architects, Elliott Wood, Countryside Partnerships, Equans UK & Ireland - In Focus, Grey Lemon, DHD Productions, Neil Onions, Adonai Boamah-Nyamekye, Shirin Naveed, Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, JTP LLP, PRICE & MAYERS LIMITED, HTA Design LLP, Morris+Company, Haworth Tompkins, FRAME, Shawn Adams, Larry Botchway, Ben Spry, Museums Association, Muyiwa Oki PRIBA and many more.

Over the past few months, we have been working with the London Borough of Sutton to produce a series of events to help promote their Holiday Activities and Food Programme and reach an even wider audience. You can take a look at the successful event we produced over the Easter holiday by watching our short film. https://lnkd.in/gchViMgj The next event due to take place in the summer, will see us working with a cohort of young people to coproduce the event. #eventproducers #haf #communityengagement Department for Education