The budget, China's super embassy and the legacy of Britain's Empire Exhibition

This week Merlin Fulcher is joined by the architectural worker, writer and editors of the magazine Failed Architecture to discuss:  Rachel Reeves commits £500 million pounds more for affordable housing // Leading economist calls on Labour to spend large on arts and culture projects // David Chipperfield’s Chinese Embassy plans called in by Angela Rayner // And reflecting on the centenary of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley To help support excellent and accessible, independent journalism about the buildings and the urban environment, please become an Open City friend by clicking here. The Brief is recorded and produced at the Open City offices located in Bureau. Bureau is a co-working space for creatives offering a new approach to membership workspace. Bureau prioritises not just room to think and do, but also shared resources and space to collaborate. To book a free day pass follow this link. The Brief is produced in association with the Architects’ Journal, and the C20 Society. The Brief is also supported by Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.