Friday 30 August 2013

3 Weeks to Open House London!

3 Weeks to Open House London!

3 Weeks to Open House London Weekend!

Children’s Activities at Open House London 2013 
Bring the family to Open House London this year and join the exciting architectural activities of Open House Junior. Fun and Free activities are taking place across the city during the weekend such as City of a Thousand Architects and Archikids Corner. Save the Date! Click here to find out more

Landscape of the Week...
Grenville Plug-In Allotment Garden
Opening to launch 'Lighting Up the Lea', a season of public arts events that take their inspiration from the contrast of antiquity and futurism that lend Cody Dock a uniquely atmospheric backdrop of Victorian gasholders and Canary Wharf. The dock's own rich history is offset by the new and little-known public right of way that connects it to 26 miles of riverside walks.
Click here to find out more about landscape projects in Open House London

House of the week...
37a Leamington Road Villas
The use of exposed brickwork, concrete floors, skylights, exposed shuttered underpinning from which floating oak steps project, all give rise to this unique and stunning 3 bed home converted from a 1 bedroom Victorian flat. 3x3m glass doors give a seamless transition into the rear multi-levelled landscaped garden oasis with a cedar batten clad outbuilding.
www.studio1architects.co.uk
 

Structural Engineering of the week...
NEO Bankside

Landmark residential development designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners and engineered by Waterman Group, and jointly developed by Native Land and Grosvenor. Four hexagonal steel and glass pavilions, ranging from 12 to 24 storeys, have been arranged around landscaped gardens leading to the Thames. neobankside.com
Click here to find out more about the hidden role of structural engineers in Open House London

Education Building of the Week...
Harmony Children's Centre 

The building consists of four connected pavilions which house office space, two public halls and a nursery. Sustainable features include daylight and fresh air brought into the pavilions through high level roof lights and vents.


Win a place on an architectural bus tour by historic Routemaster bus!This year, we are again proud to be working with Arriva London Heritage Fleet to bring you a bus tour with a difference. Win a place on a whirlwind architectural tour by Routemaster bus with commentary by Royal College of Art tutor and bus driver Joe Kerr (Sunday 22nd September, half day). To enter, answer the question: In what year was the Arriva Heritage Fleet formed? with answers tobustour@open-city.org.uk by Monday 9th September.www.theheritagefleet.com





About Open-City: Open-City is London's leading architecture organisation. Over the last 20 years it has grown from showcasing the capital’s architecture annually to research, training, advice and campaigns that impact on the whole city.