44 is a reconfiguration and extension of a charming and peculiar Victorian house. The original building was an opportunistic infill in the garden of an adjacent home, sitting alone behind two terraced streets. The architect and home owner saw the potential to expand the modest building, creating a pocket home which keeps their growing family in the community they have called home for 15 years.

fardaa, 2023

A contemporary adaptation of a 1980s office building, and home of global design firm Gensler. Each level of the building is connected by a structural timber facade and set of stairs, and the new 5th floor cantilevers from the roof.

Gensler, 2019

A House for Artists is an ambitious project, designed to provide subsidised, sustainable long-term housing for artists; who in exchange offer free civic and cultural engagement for communities in Barking Town Centre. Co-commissioned by Create London and London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, this project has received supported from the Mayor of London.

Apparata, 2020

During the Open House Festival people will have the unique opportunity to explore the historic mansion that is the home of the Argentine Embassy in the UK. Opening its doors on this special occasion, visitors will enjoy unprecedented access to the home of Argentineans in the UK and explore a glimpse of our culture through an art exposition of different Argentine artists.

Thomas Cubitt, 1851

Open Studios, provides a unique glimpse to the architectural spaces and working studios of APT artists. Over the weekend, there is also the opportunity to see our Group Show in the Gallery, curated by and featuring APT artist's work.

, 1995

Guided tours of the largest purpose-built mosque in Western Europe accommodating 14,000 worshippers blending of Islamic and modern British architecture. Recent developments, involving reconstruction after a fire, are nearing completion.

Sutton Griffin Architects, 2003

The sustainable new headquarters of the Mayor of London and London Assembly located in the Royal Docks, Newham. The docks are re-emerging as a commercial and cultural hub, and an exciting new waterfront.

Wilkinson Eyre Architects, 2012

Our event will focus on celebrating the rich heritage of Cody Dock, one of the last remaining brick-lined docks in London. Our one-day festival will provide exciting opportunities to explore the lesser-known history of the Lower Lea Valley

, 1871

Enter the world of the curious with a special meet the maker open day at the UK's first ever Absinthe Distillery. Learn about the origins and rituals of this once illicit liquor from distiller and co-founder Rhys Everett.

A low-key, light-infused, beautiful transformation of a dark Victorian terrace in Walthamstow. Whittaker Parsons architecture studio has remodelled and extended the cottage, creating a bright contemporary home overlooking Ian Turkington's prairie garden. The project was shortlisted for this year's Don't Move Improve Awards.

Whittaker Parsons, 2023

The Two-Up Two-Down house is architectural practice Khan Bonshek's self build home, and winner of the Don't Move Improve 2024 Transformation Award. The house is a reworking of a mid terrace, using imaginative spatial devices to maximise the limited floor area. Double height volumes, exposed structure and the blurring of rooms combine to introduce light and create the illusion of space.

Khan Bonshek, 2018

English National Ballet bring world-class dance to the widest possible audience, and invite you into their home, the Mulryan Centre for Dance. Book for a free tour to go behind the scenes with architecture firm Howells, attend an Insights Session with ENB Artists and get up close to some beautiful ballet costumes created by our wardrobe department.

Howells, 2018

We're excited to open up our London campus. Foster + Partners is a global studio for sustainable architecture, urbanism, engineering and design, founded by Norman Foster in 1967. Hosted across several buildings, the public can explore the studio, take part in interactive exhibitions and workshops, and gain an insight into the wide range of disciplines and projects across the globe.

Foster + Partners, 1990

Publicly accessible space outside the spectacular Grade I listed medieval civic Guildhall.

George Dance the Younger, 1789

This NLHF supported, accredited, purpose-built museum in Pinner Memorial Park displays a collection of Heath Robinson’s work. It includes permanent & temporary exhibition galleries, activity space & shop. It was designed by ZMMA.

ZMMA, 2016

A development of residential and recreational moorings for historic vessels on the Thames. The unique Pier House, built to a high specification, provides a floating community centre just downstream from Tower Bridge.

Anna Versteeg and Ollie Price , 2010

Founded by Sir Roger Cholmeley, Lord Chief Justice of England, in 1565, Highgate School is governed as a single charitable foundation. Highgate School combines Victorian buildings (our Chapel, Central Hall classrooms and Sir Martin Gilbert Library) with modern facilities.

Central Hall Claude Pemberton Leach 1899 , 1865

HMS WELLINGTON, moored on Victoria Embankment, is the last remaining Battle of the Atlantic Convoy Escort ship still afloat in Europe. In the 6-year Battle, she steamed close to a quarter of a million miles, escorted 103 Atlantic Convoys and rescued from the sea hundreds of civilian and seamen survivors who would surely have perished but for her efforts. This is a unique and fascinating warship.

Devonport Dockyard, 1934

The Gurdwara exists to serve the local community in the Hounslow and surrounding areas, providing a space within which the community can congregate and worship in accordance with the Sikh faith.

Jacksons Lane’s year-round programme of contemporary performance, arts participation and cultural education exists to empower, and ignite creativity within, diverse communities & work tirelessly to overcome traditional barriers through art.

W.H. Boney, 1905

The operational factory of Kaymet, a maker of trays and trolleys since 1947. A hidden 1950s building with a small yard, originally a printing works. It is brick built, with clear-storey glazing and tubular truss north-light main shed roof.

Unknown, 1958

1920s water pumping station comprising of several architectural styles. Interior retains original steam pumping machinery and historic electrical equipment.

Henry E. Stilgoe, 1929

Join us for a special open day at Kribi Coffee UK! Owners Anne and Luca will guide you on a tour through the air roastery and share the rich story of Cameroonian coffee and their family’s connection to the farmers and the land. There will be live demonstrations of the coffee air roaster and some sample coffee to try!

Lewisham Arthouse (LAH) is a not-for-profit artist-led co-operative, based in the formerly Deptford Central Library, Grade II listed, 1910 -1914, Designed by A. Brumwell Thomas (1868 -1948)

A Brumwell Thomas, 1910

If you've never been to the London Buddhist Centre, come and find out how this derelict Victorian fire station became a hub of Buddhism in the West; and if you already come to the centre, delve deeper into its architectural secrets!

Robert Pearsall, 1888

A Grade 2 listed former Territorial Army Drill Hall featuring restored elements of the original 1882 design. It has a triple height central hall with the restored wrought iron balconies and roofing. Notable Neo-Georgian design brickwork. It is also unique in being the last ever military drill hall built in the UK.

Oliver Hill RIBA, 1952

Regular combined guided tours of Amphitheatre and Guildhall Art Gallery at 12.15pm & 1.15pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. Additional Open House tours on 21 and 22 September, please book via Guildhall Art Gallery listing. The capital’s only known Roman Amphitheatre

Roman , 70

Olden Community Garden - a hidden 2.5 acre green oasis along a railway embankment in Islington. Sit beside the lawn; listen to birdsong; follow trails through the woodland, meadow and orchard; discover vegetable patches and a wildlife pond.

Community Garden, 1986

We are a 12-acre organic food-growing workers' cooperative, located on the edge of Epping Forest. We grow food that is delivered throughout Waltham Forest by our fruit and veg subscription service, hold volunteering and run courses. Our open days are a rare opportunity to experience the site on the weekend.

Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm is a community enterprise working to protect historic Victorian farm outbuildings and transform the site into a vibrant and sustainable community hub. Shortlisted for the Open City Stewardship Awards 2021.

OfCA, Freddie Wiltshire, Billy Adams, 2020

Amongst the RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist 2022 sits Mæ Architect's Sands End Arts & Community Centre in Fulham. The centre consists of a single-storey building comprising bright, airy and flexible event spaces and a community café.

Mae Architects, 2020

Skinner Trevino House in Wandsworth underwent a stunning transformation by Luis Trevino Architects, blending old and new seamlessly. With clever use of glass and skylights, the interior is spacious with natural light. In addition, the modernized Sidcup Pavilion has kept its original charm while adding contemporary living spaces. Construction is underway, with completion expected by summer 2023.

Luis Trevino Architects, 2024

SELCHP is a major energy recovery facility in Bermondsey. The Veolia site processes around 400,000 tonnes of non recyclable waste every year from the streets and homes of London, within strict environmental permit controls. Come take a look behind the scenes at how our boilers burn the non recyclable waste to generate electricity and heat for 48,000 homes. Local loops of energy in action!

Alan J Smith Partnership, 1993

This multi-use community space provides a combined library and heritage service. Visitors will enjoy unique access to the borough’s historic collections alongside a state-of-the-art library with a range of meeting and study spaces.

AOC Architecture Ltd., 2020

An innovative 1960s parish church inspired by the Liturgical Movement with a complex and striking roof employing rare examples of timber hyperbolic paraboloid shells rising from as Star of David floor plan. Twelve vibrant dalle de verre stained glass windows depict the life of St Richard.

Ralph Covell (Covell Matthews Partnership), 1966

A most important house in Ickenham an outstanding example of Jacobean architecture built in the 1630s. Red brick construction laid in English bond on an H plan. Great Hall includes the 1655 Harrington Screen, 18C marble fireplace panelling.

Unknown, 1638

Designed by Langstaff Day Architects, The Corner House is a self-build, low energy sustainable CLT home on a constrained brownfield site in Stoke Newington overlooking Butterfield Green. This is a sneak preview, with the home completing in the next few weeks… We’re looking forward to welcoming you today! Please be patient with the queue. Last entries at 4.30pm

Langstaff Day Architects, 2024

Unspoilt example of purpose built 2-storey urban stable with many unique features. One floor is a gallery, the other holds the Contemporary Wardrobe Collection, Europe's largest public-access street fashion collection.

James Burton, 1797

A large multi-purpose building occupying a pivotal position at the southern corner of Lincoln’s Inn Fields. The building provides state of the art, flexible teaching spaces on the lower levels and faculty accommodation on the upper levels.

Grafton Architects, 2021

•⁠ ⁠Drop in archival workshops •⁠ ⁠Informal building tours •⁠ ⁠Free refreshments •⁠ ⁠Story sharing Discover more about the working lives of our landmark community building past, present and future. Meet our community producer and become part of the Looking Out* story. *Looking Out is a Heritage England funded project celebrating working class histories. We will have a BSL Interpreter present between 15:00 - 19:00.

Robert Pearsall, 1886

This summer Jan Kattein Architects complete one of the most ambitious circular economy buildings attempted in the UK in decades. The 300m2 educational building in Canada Water forms part of the Paper Garden, for charity Global Generation.

Jan Kattein Architects with Global Generation, 2023

Come and see our light filled space, green exterior and find out more about what we do at The Photography Foundation! Browse our Trainee zines and meet our welcoming Staff Members.

Mole Architect, 2021

Constructed in 1863, Kilburn’s grade II corrugated Iron Church set about it’s new course in the 1950's when it’s interior was transformed to resemble naval training ship (TS) Bicester.

Unknown, 1863

TiggColl will open its newly renovated studio in Brook Green. The Victorian Mission church has been sustainably transformed into a modern architectural studio, revitalizing a neglected site. Our open studio event invites you to explore our forward-thinking workspace and meet the TiggColl team. Join us for a tour and gain insight into the refurbishment and innovative work happening at TiggColl.

Tigg+Coll, 2023

Tucked behind a busy road in W12, this former foundry is a multi-level development featuring an architects’ studio with courtyards and spaces for exhibitions and musical performances. The building's 15m brick chimney is a local landmark.

Unknown, Originally the George Broad sculpture foundry , 1895

HOURLY ON THE HOUR ONLY ARCHITECT LED-BUILDING TOURS. Tours set off on the hour. Booking not required. Please arrive 10-15 mins before tour time. No self led tours. Tower Hamlets Town Hall is the new headquarters for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets Council, encompasses the restoration of the Grade II listed former Royal London Hospital building, and the addition of a new build extension.

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, 2023

Former indoor garden design workshop converted into an open-access ceramics studio.

n/a, 1930

Our timber frame building was designed by Matrix Feminist Design Co-Operative, and built by women. It represents our community's history of activism - the same ethos that transformed our site from dereliction into a thriving community garden

Matrix Feminist Design Co-operative, 1988

Woodside Loft is an exceptional loft conversion and was the winner of an SBID International Design Excellence Award (2020). It's part living room, part multi-function space, part chill-out den, part guest quarters. The conversion makes use of every inch of space and adopts unconventional ideas and solutions to achieve its design objective.

Roncarati Design, 2019