Projects from London South Bank University's architecture students, presented here as part of their VDF school show, work to improve the social fabric of the capital's neighbourhoods and envision new purposes for the Eero Saarinen-designed US Embassy.
The 19 concepts presented below were created by students across the school, spanning graduates and undergraduates, part- and full-time students as well as apprentices.
According to the programmes' tutors, the unifying aim across the projects, as with all architecture, is "not only to serve society but to improve it for the better".

BA and MArch Architecture, London South Bank University
University: London South Bank University

Courses: Bachelor of Art in Architecture and Master of Architecture BA Architecture course statement: 
"Undergraduate study of architecture at LSBU is supported by an intensive design studio culture, creating opportunities to engage in staff practice and research interests while learning in teams that include practitioners, subject specialists in technology and history as well as visiting critics. Learning is underpinned by public talks and events (notably the LSBU Open Lecture series, now in its fourth season), field trips and the RIBA Mentoring Programme.
"Our school's strong links with the industry, professional bodies and the wider architectural community have been enhanced by our architectural assistant undergraduate apprenticeship, which makes LSBU the largest provider of arc...