Antonio Capelao
@antcapelao.bsky.social
Founding Director, Architecture for Kids CIC | Architecture Design Tutor, WSA | MPhil/PhD Student, UCL | Art Enthusiast
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Introducing EcoMinds!
A youth‑led retrofit design challenge empowering young people to imagine greener, healthier homes in North Paddington.
In collaboration with WECH, NPSHCG & City Lions, funded by Westminster’s Climate Fund.
Workshops, mentoring, Youth Ambassadors + a co‑curated exhibition!
A youth‑led retrofit design challenge empowering young people to imagine greener, healthier homes in North Paddington.
In collaboration with WECH, NPSHCG & City Lions, funded by Westminster’s Climate Fund.
Workshops, mentoring, Youth Ambassadors + a co‑curated exhibition!
February 9, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Introducing EcoMinds!
A youth‑led retrofit design challenge empowering young people to imagine greener, healthier homes in North Paddington.
In collaboration with WECH, NPSHCG & City Lions, funded by Westminster’s Climate Fund.
Workshops, mentoring, Youth Ambassadors + a co‑curated exhibition!
A youth‑led retrofit design challenge empowering young people to imagine greener, healthier homes in North Paddington.
In collaboration with WECH, NPSHCG & City Lions, funded by Westminster’s Climate Fund.
Workshops, mentoring, Youth Ambassadors + a co‑curated exhibition!
New podcast episode!
Architecture isn’t just about buildings — it’s a mindset.
In today’s episode, Pantéa Eslami & Hooman Talebi of Archikid World share how children learn to think through making, drawing, and play.
Let’s show kids that drawing is a way of thinking.
Now live on all platforms!
Architecture isn’t just about buildings — it’s a mindset.
In today’s episode, Pantéa Eslami & Hooman Talebi of Archikid World share how children learn to think through making, drawing, and play.
Let’s show kids that drawing is a way of thinking.
Now live on all platforms!
January 31, 2026 at 6:31 PM
New podcast episode!
Architecture isn’t just about buildings — it’s a mindset.
In today’s episode, Pantéa Eslami & Hooman Talebi of Archikid World share how children learn to think through making, drawing, and play.
Let’s show kids that drawing is a way of thinking.
Now live on all platforms!
Architecture isn’t just about buildings — it’s a mindset.
In today’s episode, Pantéa Eslami & Hooman Talebi of Archikid World share how children learn to think through making, drawing, and play.
Let’s show kids that drawing is a way of thinking.
Now live on all platforms!
The Walworth Road Kids Xmas Lights are taking shape! Working with Madeleine, we explored the stories and streets that will spark the children’s ideas. This year’s themes—Lighting, Identity of Place & Resilient Cityscapes—will shine through magical light designs, created with real community spirit.
January 30, 2026 at 4:27 PM
The Walworth Road Kids Xmas Lights are taking shape! Working with Madeleine, we explored the stories and streets that will spark the children’s ideas. This year’s themes—Lighting, Identity of Place & Resilient Cityscapes—will shine through magical light designs, created with real community spirit.
Architecture for Kids Podcast: Teach Process, Not Answers
New episode with Pantéa Eslami & Hooman Talebi drops Sat 31 Jan at 2pm!
We explore how architectural thinking sparks curiosity, creativity, and learning through making—in ways kids truly love today.
Available on all podcast platforms.
New episode with Pantéa Eslami & Hooman Talebi drops Sat 31 Jan at 2pm!
We explore how architectural thinking sparks curiosity, creativity, and learning through making—in ways kids truly love today.
Available on all podcast platforms.
January 28, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Architecture for Kids Podcast: Teach Process, Not Answers
New episode with Pantéa Eslami & Hooman Talebi drops Sat 31 Jan at 2pm!
We explore how architectural thinking sparks curiosity, creativity, and learning through making—in ways kids truly love today.
Available on all podcast platforms.
New episode with Pantéa Eslami & Hooman Talebi drops Sat 31 Jan at 2pm!
We explore how architectural thinking sparks curiosity, creativity, and learning through making—in ways kids truly love today.
Available on all podcast platforms.
Inaugural Walworth Road Kids Xmas Lights 2026!
20 bespoke light installations co-designed by St Peter’s pupils will illuminate Walworth Road. Themes: Lighting, Identity of Place & Resilient Cityscapes. Sponsored by Southwark Council + Fabrix. Co-creators: Antonio Capelao & Madeleine Moxham...
20 bespoke light installations co-designed by St Peter’s pupils will illuminate Walworth Road. Themes: Lighting, Identity of Place & Resilient Cityscapes. Sponsored by Southwark Council + Fabrix. Co-creators: Antonio Capelao & Madeleine Moxham...
January 13, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Inaugural Walworth Road Kids Xmas Lights 2026!
20 bespoke light installations co-designed by St Peter’s pupils will illuminate Walworth Road. Themes: Lighting, Identity of Place & Resilient Cityscapes. Sponsored by Southwark Council + Fabrix. Co-creators: Antonio Capelao & Madeleine Moxham...
20 bespoke light installations co-designed by St Peter’s pupils will illuminate Walworth Road. Themes: Lighting, Identity of Place & Resilient Cityscapes. Sponsored by Southwark Council + Fabrix. Co-creators: Antonio Capelao & Madeleine Moxham...
🎄✨ Cardiff Kids Xmas Lights are back for the 2nd year! 🌟 Until Jan 2026, Canal Quarter glows with 16 child-designed installations. This year’s theme: Lighting, Identity of Place & Women in Cardiff. Take a festive stroll & celebrate creativity! ❤️
December 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🎄✨ Cardiff Kids Xmas Lights are back for the 2nd year! 🌟 Until Jan 2026, Canal Quarter glows with 16 child-designed installations. This year’s theme: Lighting, Identity of Place & Women in Cardiff. Take a festive stroll & celebrate creativity! ❤️
✨ Merry Christmas from Soho Kids Xmas Lights! 🌟 Since 2021, local children have lit up Soho with creativity, turning designs into glowing symbols of hope. This year’s theme: Lighting, Identity of Place & Women in Soho. Help us keep this tradition alive—donate today! ❤️ gofund.me/18f725041
December 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
✨ Merry Christmas from Soho Kids Xmas Lights! 🌟 Since 2021, local children have lit up Soho with creativity, turning designs into glowing symbols of hope. This year’s theme: Lighting, Identity of Place & Women in Soho. Help us keep this tradition alive—donate today! ❤️ gofund.me/18f725041
✨ Have you seen the Cardiff Kids Xmas Lights yet? ✨
16 glowing installations in Canal Quarter celebrate lighting, identity of place & women in Cardiff, co-designed by local pupils.
💬 “I made lots of swirly shapes because they look like they’re dancing.” — Aria, 5
On until Jan 2026!
16 glowing installations in Canal Quarter celebrate lighting, identity of place & women in Cardiff, co-designed by local pupils.
💬 “I made lots of swirly shapes because they look like they’re dancing.” — Aria, 5
On until Jan 2026!
December 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
✨ Have you seen the Cardiff Kids Xmas Lights yet? ✨
16 glowing installations in Canal Quarter celebrate lighting, identity of place & women in Cardiff, co-designed by local pupils.
💬 “I made lots of swirly shapes because they look like they’re dancing.” — Aria, 5
On until Jan 2026!
16 glowing installations in Canal Quarter celebrate lighting, identity of place & women in Cardiff, co-designed by local pupils.
💬 “I made lots of swirly shapes because they look like they’re dancing.” — Aria, 5
On until Jan 2026!
✨ Soho Kids Xmas Lights ✨
Co-designed by children, this project celebrates lighting, identity of place & women in Soho. Their joy says it all: “It looks even better in real life!” Help us keep this tradition alive—DM to sponsor or gofund.me/0daf49d42
📸 Matt Crossick
Co-designed by children, this project celebrates lighting, identity of place & women in Soho. Their joy says it all: “It looks even better in real life!” Help us keep this tradition alive—DM to sponsor or gofund.me/0daf49d42
📸 Matt Crossick
December 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
✨ Soho Kids Xmas Lights ✨
Co-designed by children, this project celebrates lighting, identity of place & women in Soho. Their joy says it all: “It looks even better in real life!” Help us keep this tradition alive—DM to sponsor or gofund.me/0daf49d42
📸 Matt Crossick
Co-designed by children, this project celebrates lighting, identity of place & women in Soho. Their joy says it all: “It looks even better in real life!” Help us keep this tradition alive—DM to sponsor or gofund.me/0daf49d42
📸 Matt Crossick
✨ Soho Kids Xmas Lights are back! 🎄 Wander through Soho’s streets & see dazzling light panels designed by local kids. Help us keep this tradition alive—donate today to support creativity & community! 👉 www.gofundme.com/f/help-light...
December 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
✨ Soho Kids Xmas Lights are back! 🎄 Wander through Soho’s streets & see dazzling light panels designed by local kids. Help us keep this tradition alive—donate today to support creativity & community! 👉 www.gofundme.com/f/help-light...
Cardiff Kids Xmas Lights return! From now–Jan 2026, Canal Quarter features 8 new designs by Tredegarville pupils alongside St. Cuthbert’s lights. Thanks to sponsors & partners. 📸 Photography by David Gallimore
December 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Cardiff Kids Xmas Lights return! From now–Jan 2026, Canal Quarter features 8 new designs by Tredegarville pupils alongside St. Cuthbert’s lights. Thanks to sponsors & partners. 📸 Photography by David Gallimore
When Kids Light Up Soho…
Soho is glowing with creativity! Explore festive light installations co-designed by pupils from Soho Parish Primary School, celebrating identity, heritage & community.
📍 Archer St, Brewer St, Soho Square & more. ✨
Thank you to our sponsors and partners and to Matt Crossick.
Soho is glowing with creativity! Explore festive light installations co-designed by pupils from Soho Parish Primary School, celebrating identity, heritage & community.
📍 Archer St, Brewer St, Soho Square & more. ✨
Thank you to our sponsors and partners and to Matt Crossick.
December 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
When Kids Light Up Soho…
Soho is glowing with creativity! Explore festive light installations co-designed by pupils from Soho Parish Primary School, celebrating identity, heritage & community.
📍 Archer St, Brewer St, Soho Square & more. ✨
Thank you to our sponsors and partners and to Matt Crossick.
Soho is glowing with creativity! Explore festive light installations co-designed by pupils from Soho Parish Primary School, celebrating identity, heritage & community.
📍 Archer St, Brewer St, Soho Square & more. ✨
Thank you to our sponsors and partners and to Matt Crossick.
✨ Fifth year of Soho Kids Xmas Lights! ✨
Six new designs explore lighting, place identity & women in Soho. Wander through Brewer St, Frith St & more!
Special thanks to Matt Crossick for photography support.
Six new designs explore lighting, place identity & women in Soho. Wander through Brewer St, Frith St & more!
Special thanks to Matt Crossick for photography support.
December 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
✨ Fifth year of Soho Kids Xmas Lights! ✨
Six new designs explore lighting, place identity & women in Soho. Wander through Brewer St, Frith St & more!
Special thanks to Matt Crossick for photography support.
Six new designs explore lighting, place identity & women in Soho. Wander through Brewer St, Frith St & more!
Special thanks to Matt Crossick for photography support.
The 5th annual #SohoKidsXmasLights is here! 61 panels designed by children light up Soho thanks to amazing sponsors & supporters. See them until Jan 5! 🌟 Support the legacy: gofund.me/518c718eb
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The 5th annual #SohoKidsXmasLights is here! 61 panels designed by children light up Soho thanks to amazing sponsors & supporters. See them until Jan 5! 🌟 Support the legacy: gofund.me/518c718eb
✨ Cardiff lit up with creativity on 13 Nov!
16 festive lights designed by pupils from Tredegarville & St Cuthbert’s now shine in the Canal Quarter—celebrating women’s contributions to Cardiff’s past & present. See them until 4 Jan!
16 festive lights designed by pupils from Tredegarville & St Cuthbert’s now shine in the Canal Quarter—celebrating women’s contributions to Cardiff’s past & present. See them until 4 Jan!
November 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
✨ Cardiff lit up with creativity on 13 Nov!
16 festive lights designed by pupils from Tredegarville & St Cuthbert’s now shine in the Canal Quarter—celebrating women’s contributions to Cardiff’s past & present. See them until 4 Jan!
16 festive lights designed by pupils from Tredegarville & St Cuthbert’s now shine in the Canal Quarter—celebrating women’s contributions to Cardiff’s past & present. See them until 4 Jan!
🎙 New episode of Architecture for Kids Podcast is live!
Harry Thorpe shares how CAUKIN grew from a student collective to a global practice using architecture for education, equity & resilience. Listen now on all platforms! 🔗 www.buzzsprout.com/2211876/epis...
Harry Thorpe shares how CAUKIN grew from a student collective to a global practice using architecture for education, equity & resilience. Listen now on all platforms! 🔗 www.buzzsprout.com/2211876/epis...
November 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🎙 New episode of Architecture for Kids Podcast is live!
Harry Thorpe shares how CAUKIN grew from a student collective to a global practice using architecture for education, equity & resilience. Listen now on all platforms! 🔗 www.buzzsprout.com/2211876/epis...
Harry Thorpe shares how CAUKIN grew from a student collective to a global practice using architecture for education, equity & resilience. Listen now on all platforms! 🔗 www.buzzsprout.com/2211876/epis...
Last week we ran an intergenerational workshop for the Being Human Festival 2025—exploring personal landmarks through sketching, memory mapping & model making. Big thanks to Holborn Community Association, UCL IOE & Architecture for Kids CIC!
November 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Last week we ran an intergenerational workshop for the Being Human Festival 2025—exploring personal landmarks through sketching, memory mapping & model making. Big thanks to Holborn Community Association, UCL IOE & Architecture for Kids CIC!
🎄 Creatives, tune in to @sohoradio 7–8AM for Soho Society Hour! We explore Soho Kids Xmas Lights 2025—child-led design, local legacy & civic joy. Switch-on: Nov 19! 💡 Support us: gofund.me/09ca7e76b 🎧 Listen later: sohoradio.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:26 AM
🎄 Creatives, tune in to @sohoradio 7–8AM for Soho Society Hour! We explore Soho Kids Xmas Lights 2025—child-led design, local legacy & civic joy. Switch-on: Nov 19! 💡 Support us: gofund.me/09ca7e76b 🎧 Listen later: sohoradio.com
Presented the CKXL Project today at the Global-Civic Conference in Cardiff with Melina Guirnaldos 🌍🎄 Empowering kids to shape Cardiff’s legacy through light, creativity & STEAM! Big thanks to all our amazing partners 💡
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Presented the CKXL Project today at the Global-Civic Conference in Cardiff with Melina Guirnaldos 🌍🎄 Empowering kids to shape Cardiff’s legacy through light, creativity & STEAM! Big thanks to all our amazing partners 💡
🎄✨ Cardiff Kids Xmas Lights Switch-On
📍 Canal Quarter | 📅 13 Nov, 6PM
Join us as Tredegarville CIW pupils light up the city with their own designs!
🎨 Co-designed with @ArchForKids + @WelshArch
🎁 Free event – all welcome!
📍 Canal Quarter | 📅 13 Nov, 6PM
Join us as Tredegarville CIW pupils light up the city with their own designs!
🎨 Co-designed with @ArchForKids + @WelshArch
🎁 Free event – all welcome!
November 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
🎄✨ Cardiff Kids Xmas Lights Switch-On
📍 Canal Quarter | 📅 13 Nov, 6PM
Join us as Tredegarville CIW pupils light up the city with their own designs!
🎨 Co-designed with @ArchForKids + @WelshArch
🎁 Free event – all welcome!
📍 Canal Quarter | 📅 13 Nov, 6PM
Join us as Tredegarville CIW pupils light up the city with their own designs!
🎨 Co-designed with @ArchForKids + @WelshArch
🎁 Free event – all welcome!
Soho kids Xmas Lights 2025 instals night ✨✨✨
November 3, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Soho kids Xmas Lights 2025 instals night ✨✨✨
Honored to present Radical Selfiescapes at Re-City Conference 2025. Two years of work exploring creativity, identity & urban space with young people in Cardiff. Big thanks to Dimitra for her brilliance & humor! 🔗 lnkd.in/e37gbA6C
October 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Honored to present Radical Selfiescapes at Re-City Conference 2025. Two years of work exploring creativity, identity & urban space with young people in Cardiff. Big thanks to Dimitra for her brilliance & humor! 🔗 lnkd.in/e37gbA6C
🎄✨ Join us for the Soho Kids Christmas Lights Switch-On!
📅 19 Nov | 🕕 6–7PM | 📍 Soho Parish Primary School and Rupert Street
Kids co-designed 6 new light panels exploring identity & Women in Soho.
Support via GoFundMe: gofund.me/1b2ed8e3d
📅 19 Nov | 🕕 6–7PM | 📍 Soho Parish Primary School and Rupert Street
Kids co-designed 6 new light panels exploring identity & Women in Soho.
Support via GoFundMe: gofund.me/1b2ed8e3d
October 23, 2025 at 6:56 AM
🎄✨ Join us for the Soho Kids Christmas Lights Switch-On!
📅 19 Nov | 🕕 6–7PM | 📍 Soho Parish Primary School and Rupert Street
Kids co-designed 6 new light panels exploring identity & Women in Soho.
Support via GoFundMe: gofund.me/1b2ed8e3d
📅 19 Nov | 🕕 6–7PM | 📍 Soho Parish Primary School and Rupert Street
Kids co-designed 6 new light panels exploring identity & Women in Soho.
Support via GoFundMe: gofund.me/1b2ed8e3d
Help Light Up Soho!
Support kids co-designing Christmas lights for Soho’s streets. A joyful, creative project led by Architecture for Kids CIC.
Switch-On: Nov 19 at 6pm
Theme: Lighting, Identity of, and Women in Soho
Donate: gofund.me/8f4ea6323
Support kids co-designing Christmas lights for Soho’s streets. A joyful, creative project led by Architecture for Kids CIC.
Switch-On: Nov 19 at 6pm
Theme: Lighting, Identity of, and Women in Soho
Donate: gofund.me/8f4ea6323
October 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Help Light Up Soho!
Support kids co-designing Christmas lights for Soho’s streets. A joyful, creative project led by Architecture for Kids CIC.
Switch-On: Nov 19 at 6pm
Theme: Lighting, Identity of, and Women in Soho
Donate: gofund.me/8f4ea6323
Support kids co-designing Christmas lights for Soho’s streets. A joyful, creative project led by Architecture for Kids CIC.
Switch-On: Nov 19 at 6pm
Theme: Lighting, Identity of, and Women in Soho
Donate: gofund.me/8f4ea6323
Met Bridget Phillipson MP today to discuss the Soho Kids Xmas Lights project & the role of children’s agency in shaping the built environment. We touched on STEAM, project-based learning & creating a third space—core themes in my PhD. Thanks to Cllr Patrick Lilley for the invite!
October 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Met Bridget Phillipson MP today to discuss the Soho Kids Xmas Lights project & the role of children’s agency in shaping the built environment. We touched on STEAM, project-based learning & creating a third space—core themes in my PhD. Thanks to Cllr Patrick Lilley for the invite!