The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has once again partnered with bathroom brand VitrA Bathrooms to host a series of talks in 2025, following the theme Building Empathy.

Unity of Place invites three speakers to discuss the importance of empathy and community in building spaces, creating both functionality and pride.

Speakers include the director of Hayatsu Architects, Takeshi Hayatsu; head of the Grenfell-Baines Institute of Architecture, Lee Ivett; and director of Publica, Anna Mansfield.

Photo courtesy of Hayatsu Architects.

RIBA+VitrA Building Empathy: Unity of Place takes place from 7:00pm to 8:30pm on 15 May 2025 at RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD, UK.