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EcoMinds – Hands-on Design Challenge

17th August 2026
Monday
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location
The Floating Classroom

A creative and practical programme delivered by professional architects from Architecture for Kids CIC over 4 workshops this August and hosted by the Floating Classroom

EcoMinds is an exciting retrofit design challenge where young people aged 12 – 16 will work with architects and other professionals to reimagine Stone Wharf, a canal side green space in Paddington, for a greener, healthier future.

Through hands‑on workshops, site visits, and creative activities, we’ll explore real sustainability solutions and learn practical design skills.

For young people aged 12 – 16. No previous experience of architecture or design is required, but young people will need to be able to attend all 4 workshops for this club.

EcoMinds is a collaborative initiative between Antonio Capelao, Founder of Architecture for Kids CIC, Gonçalo Baptista, Director of Pinzauer, in collaboration with the Floating Classroom and funded by the Westminster Climate Fund.

www.thefloatingclassroom.co.uk/ecominds

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We have some training or experience of Special Educational Needs & Disabilities and are able to accommodate children with low-level needs, we do not offer 1:1. Contact us to discuss how we can support your child.

Further details

Join the Retrofit Design Greener Living Challenge Join EcoMinds and take part in a hands-on, youth-led design challenge to make public spaces greener, healthier, and full of community pride - exploring and reimagining how nature and city life intersect through creative, regenerative workshops in North Paddington. Participants will investigate sustainability and explore how biodiversity emerges within the built environment by creating design proposals for the surrounding grounds of the canal. The project will conclude with a public exhibition, co-curated with participants, showcasing their ideas and designs. Mondays and Tuesdays 17-25 August 2026, 1.00 — 4.00 pm For young people aged 12 — 16 The Floating Classroom Grand Union Canal, London W2 6NA FREE Find out more! THE FLOATING CLASSROOM Funded by City of Westminster's Climate Fund Greener Living Category City of Westminster Brought to you by Architecture for kids Photo credits: Philip Wolmuth (Blue Children), The Floating Classroom (Barge, Pink Children)


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