RIBA East: The Cambridge Colour Palette Workshop
Join RIBA East, Crown Paints, and the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) for an inspiring and hands on workshop exploring the role of colour in architecture and design. This breakfast event invites architects and interior designers to develop a unique Cambridge Colour Palettes inspired by the city's landscape, heritage, and identity.
We’re thrilled to welcome special guest Stacey Barnfield, designer, writer, and founder of the Colour Palette Company. A creative project that transforms iconic places into beautiful, meaningful colour stories. Stacey will share how colour can express a sense of place, spark emotion, and elevate design thinking.
What to Expect
- An engaging talk from Stacey Barnfield on the art of place-based colour palettes
- Interactive palette-building activities using inspiration from Cambridge's architecture, textures, and tones
- Expert input from Crown Paints on colour theory and specification
- Breakfast and networking with fellow professionals in a relaxed, creative setting
We are grateful to our event sponsors: Roundhouse, founded by architects and now a multi-award-winning British company creating beautiful bespoke kitchens and furniture for hosting us at their stunning venue and Gaggenau for generously providing the breakfast.
Please Note
Due to limited capacity, this event is open exclusively to architects and interior designers. We kindly ask that only eligible professionals register.
Data Sharing Notice
By registering for this event, you agree that your registration details will be shared with the event sponsors: RIBA, Crown Paints, BIID, Gaggenau and Roundhouse, for the purpose of event administration, follow-up communications, and relevant marketing. Your data will be processed in accordance with each organisation’s privacy policy. If you require further information on this please email RIBA.East@riba.org
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