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Ewan Christian, 1896
National Portrait Gallery, 2 St Martins Place, WC2H 0HE
Celebrating the NPG's architectural history and recent transformation by Jamie Fobert Architects, this architecture themed Late is designed to celebrate the building as a public space, highlighting the many connections to the built environment that the Gallery has – from contemporary design details that reference the local streetscape to the 400 portraits of architects in our collection.
Charing Cross
Charing Cross
24, 87
If you require wheelchair access or a carer ticket for one of our ticketed events, please contact lmckie@npg.org.uk
Drop-in events are likely to be busy and you may need to queue to access them, but stools can be provided for those waiting.
18:00–20:00
Respond to creative design briefs inspired by the NPG's recent transformation by Jamie Fobert, with architectural design tutor Wilson Yau.
18:00–20:00
Begin your weekend by creating your own architectural drawings, inspired by the Gallery’s historic building with Benedict O'Looney.
18:30–20:30
British Sudanese Civil Engineer & founder of Space Black Heba Tabidi brings her sonic practice to the NPG.
Guided tour
18:00–18:45
Meeting Point: Ross Place Entrance to the Gallery.
How to book
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Talk
19:00–20:00
Location: National Portrait Gallery, The Ondaatje Wing Lecture Theatre.
How to book
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Guided tour
19:00–19:45
Meeting Point: Ross Place entrance to the Gallery.
How to book
Please create a free visitor account to book your festival tickets.
Join our special NPG Architecture Late for London Open House Festival 2024. The evening celebrates British architecture - past and present - and teaches you about the history of the Gallery’s building, designed by Ewan Christian in 1896 and recently transformed by Jamie Fobert Architects. All activities on the night are free and include drop-in design workshops, building tours, a DJ set and an In Conversation event with Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) President, Muyiwa Oki.