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With over 800 participating we hope you enjoy browsing through the programme and can begin planning your 2019 Open House Weekend.
You can also view our self-guided itineraries we have planned to help you plan out your weekend to the fullest! Click here to view our curate Itineraries.
Join Open House London's Architecture on the Thames Central with special guest speaker Ian Simpson from Simpson Haugh Architects - Saturday 28 September, 12 midday from Crown Pier
© James Broome Photography
This afternoon tour along the River Thames surveys the landmark architecture of central London’s embankments and the skyline beyond with a special focus on the work of Simpson Haugh Architects, one of the few British firms to master the art of designing tall buildings.
We’re lucky to have one half of the firm’s founding team, Ian Simson join the tour this time. He will speak alongside regular guide Benedict O'Looney - a practicing architect and a teacher at the prestigious Architectural Association - guarantees deep insight and thoughtful commentary on all aspects of London’s architecture.
Ian Simpson and Rachel Haugh founded their practice over thirty years ago in Manchester. Now with studios in both London and Manchester, their work is centred on a belief that innovative architectural thought has the power to shape and transform our cities. Today they will focus on key Thame-side projects Circus West Village, a sustainable and mixed use place as part of Battersea Station Phase 1 and One Blackfriars, a shimmering façade and new public plaza creating a new gateway to the historic borough of Southwark.
Find out more about Simpson Haugh here
Circus West Village, Battersea Power Station © Hufton+Crow
GROUP DISCOUNT CODE: Enter GROUP at the checkout on purchases of 3 or more tickets to receive a 15% discount
Departing and returning to Crown Pier, Victoria Embankment EC4Y. Duration 2.45hrs approx. Regretfully no children under 7. Booked only for capacity for the inside covered deck in case of rain.
Photography Tour - Capturing Battersea - Saturday 14 September/2 November 10am
© Anthony Coleman/VIEW Pictures
Explore Nine Elms & Battersea through the lens with this photography tour looking at how to effectively photograph the transforming landscape of Battersea and the surrounding area, one of Europe's largest regeneration projects.
This tour is an introductory tour led by an acclaimed architectural photographer and member of the architectural photography agency VIEW Pictures and you will discover different ways of observing and photographing the City.
The tour will cover optimum time of day to photograph. By the end of this tour you should be able to identify differing architectural styles and different approaches to architectural photography.
Meet: Outside Pret A Manger, opposite Vauxhall tube Station, 21 St George Wharf, SW8 2JW. Duration 2-2.5hrs. Cameras not provided.
Meet: Outside Pret A Manger, opposite Vauxhall tube Station, 21 St George Wharf, SW8 2JW. Duration 2-2.5hrs. Cameras not provided.
Open House London Building Highlight:
ROCA London Gallery
A unique space where water acts as the architectural theme - offering an innovative and interactive experience with Roca, the global bathroom brand.
The concept for the Roca London Gallery begins with water in its many forms and phases as both an idea to make space and to express our adaptability and openness to change and innovation. Water acts as a theme for the architecture theme, connecting all aspects of the Gallery. The displays and the areas around each display have been shaped by the movement of water. Water has created a changeable space, one which people will continue to return to.
ROCA London Gallery will be open both Saturday and Sunday during Open House with an exhibition through their time. More Information here.
Volunteers required for Open House Families: 22 September
Open House Families will return for one day only during the Open House London weekend on Sunday 22 September at Regent's Place. We are looking for a small team of confident volunteers to help out on the day with family activities at 20 Triton Street from 10am – 5pm.
Duties will include; setting up, prompting visitors to complete surveys and photo release forms, recording numbers and generally helping the families enjoy the activities! Activities will be arts and crafts based and of course there will be some Lego!
Please contact openhousefamilies@open-city.
Open House London Building Highlight:
Ivy Conduit
Ancient conduit house built around the beginning of the 16C. Constructed by Cardinal Wolsey to help supply fresh water to Hampton Court Palace.
In the grounds of the school is an ancient Conduit, or well-house, that was built around the beginning of the sixteenth century. It was one of three well-houses constructed in the area by Cardinal Wolsey, to help supply fresh water to Hampton Court Palace. (The Cardinal was reputed to have suffered from ‘stones’, and the excellent fresh water springs on Combe Hill were said to have therapeutic properties.)
Find out more about Ivy Conduit on Sunday 22 September from 11am - 2pm.
Join our new Open House Friends Scheme
...for a free ticket to the Citymaking Sessions convention + Thornton Lecture and all year round benefits including 20% off all Open House tours and products, exclusive quarterly content and a free Open House guide. Premium Friends will also enjoy tickets to exclusive events.
Prices start at £45 for Friends annual direct debits, and there is a heavily discounted option for students.
© Steve Lavers
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