
Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese
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The Thinkspace series will feature a lecture by Manijeh Verghese, the CEO of Open City, on 22 October 2026 at the Farrell Centre in Newcastle. This event presents an opportunity for attendees to engage with various topics related to urban development and community engagement.
A lecture as part of the Thinkspace series by the CEO of Open City.
A lecture as part of the Thinkspace series by the CEO of Open City.
Manijeh Verghese (she/ her) is the CEO of Open City. She is also one of the Mayor of London’s Design Advocates and an External Examiner at The Bartlett, UCL. She is on the Architecture Foundation’s Board of Trustees and The DisOrdinary Architecture Project’s advisory board. She has previously worked at the Architectural Association as Head of Public Engagement; taught design studios and workshops across the UK and internationally; and led curatorial projects including the 2021 British Pavilion at the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale, and the South Asia Gallery at the Manchester Museum in partnership with the British Museum.
About Thinkspace
Thinkspace is a new lecture series organised by the Farrell Centre and SPACE Architects to mark 70 years of the practice. It asks how places acquire their character and who gets a say in what they become.
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Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 18:00.
Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese is held at Farrell Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne (Eldon Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RD).
Entry to Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Farrell Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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The Thinkspace series will feature a lecture by Manijeh Verghese, the CEO of Open City, on 22 October 2026 at the Farrell Centre in Newcastle. This event presents an opportunity for attendees to engage with various topics related to urban development and community engagement.
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A lecture as part of the Thinkspace series by the CEO of Open City.
A lecture as part of the Thinkspace series by the CEO of Open City.
Manijeh Verghese (she/ her) is the CEO of Open City. She is also one of the Mayor of London’s Design Advocates and an External Examiner at The Bartlett, UCL. She is on the Architecture Foundation’s Board of Trustees and The DisOrdinary Architecture Project’s advisory board. She has previously worked at the Architectural Association as Head of Public Engagement; taught design studios and workshops across the UK and internationally; and led curatorial projects including the 2021 British Pavilion at the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale, and the South Asia Gallery at the Manchester Museum in partnership with the British Museum.
About Thinkspace
Thinkspace is a new lecture series organised by the Farrell Centre and SPACE Architects to mark 70 years of the practice. It asks how places acquire their character and who gets a say in what they become.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Farrell CentreEldon Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RD
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When is Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese?
Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 18:00.
Where is Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese taking place?
Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese is held at Farrell Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne (Eldon Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RD).
How much are tickets for Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese?
Entry to Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Farrell Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese?
Tickets for Thinkspace: Manijeh Verghese can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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