Join an architect-led tours of the newly completed Norton Folgate development. Explore the newly enhanced public spaces, see how historic buildings have been brought back into use, and take a look within the buildings which will be home to the burgeoning tech and creative industries in the Spitalfields and Shoreditch area.

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, 2024

The Black and White Building (2023) is London's tallest, fully engineered timber office building. Located in the heart of Shoreditch, the building is characterized by its integrity to material, formal simplicity, and adaptable layout. Built from renewable materials and designed to be almost completely demountable, the building sets a powerful precedent for the future of sustainable architecture.

Waugh Thistleton Architects, 2023

Originally opened in 1866, Shoreditch Town Hall is a Grade II listed, landmark building, and was for over 100 years one of the grandest Vestry Halls in London. Today, Shoreditch Town Hall is a leading cultural, community and live events space made up of 70 individual rooms - from the Victorian grandeur of the Assembly Hall to the intimate warren of the untouched basement space.

Caesar Augustus Long, 1866

A rare opportunity to explore the Georgian headquarters of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), the UK’s oldest building conservation charity, not normally open to the public.

Unknown, 1740

A rare opportunity to gain insight into the workings of this globally renowned architecture, engineering and urban planning practice, based in an iconic SOM-designed building.

SOM, 2008

The Landmark Trust is a national building conservation charity that restores historic properties at risk and turns them into accommodation for unique short breaks. Join us at 13 Princelet Street for this rare public opening to explore the building and find out more about the Landmark Trust. Information about the building will be available with our friendly and knowledgeable staff on hand.

Charles Wood/Simon Mitchell, 1718

Huguenots had a huge impact on London’s culture, commerce and industry from the 17th century onwards. But how much do we really know about them? During this walk we will discover and explore the history of Spitalfields.

The Gilbert & George Centre was originally established as a registered charity by the artist in 2009 with the objective to advance the education of the public in the arts, and generally to advance the arts, architecture, heritage and culture for the benefit of the public.

SIRS Architects, 2022

As the trend towards hyper-local retail and 15-minute cities grows, people are returning to high streets for a friendly, familiar experience. Are we reviving the heyday of ‘the parade,’ where local shops like butchers & bakers were steps away? Join Concrete Communities + Aucoot to discuss the evolution of the built environment and the future of independent local shopkeepers in our digital age.

Ian Chalk Architects, 2022

Join your tour guide for a tour of Hawksmoor’s finest church, Christ Church, Spitalfields, where we’ll unlock the history of this fascinating area and building, as well as learning a new skill; how to ‘read’ a church. Covering the controversial myth about Hawksmoor and the occult, the tour will explain the social context of the construction of this church and its architectural importance.

Nicholas Hawksmoor, 1729

Step into the historic charm of 81 Columbia Road Flower Market in East London. This iconic Victorian terraced house functions as a space for a local artist who has focussed on photographs of London architecture and life.