education
, 1951
15-19 Devereux Court, Temple,, United Kingdom, WC2R 3JJ
Instituto Cervantes is a public institution under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, created by the Spanish Government in 1991 to promote the teaching, study and use of Spanish globally and the understanding of Hispanic cultures abroad. Instituto Cervantes has presence in more than 90 cities across 45 countries,
Blackfriars, Chancery Lane, Charing Cross, Covent Garden, Embankment, Farringdon, Holborn, St. Paul's, Temple, Waterloo
City Thameslink
11, 15, 172, 23, 26, 341, 343, 76
The building has a wheelchair accessible entrance. There is no wheelchair accessible parking. Transgender safespace, LGBTQ+ friendly.
Other
11:00–15:00
Free Beginners Lessons / 10 spaces each 1: 11.30-12: Spanish 2: 12-12:30: Catalan 3: 12:30-13: Spanish 4: 12:30-13: Basque
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Talk
12:00–13:00
Screnning of the film Queerolé! where Patricia Langa wishes to reconnect with her Spanish heritage. Live performance by Patricia Langa.
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Other
13:00–14:00
Sofía Ros, was named winner of the esteemed BBC Radio Scotland Young Classical Musician of the Year award on 14 June 2025.
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Guided tour
14:00–15:00
Tour visiting Reina Sofía library, our Luis Cernuda Auditorium designed by SelgasCano Architects, and the Director's Office.
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Guided tour
15:00–16:00
Exhibition of rare and historic books from our archive at Reina Sofia Library.
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Other
16:00–17:00
The name of the artists is TBC
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Instituto Cervantes is a public institution under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, created by the Spanish Government in 1991 to promote the teaching, study and use of Spanish globally and the understanding of Hispanic cultures abroad.
With a presence in more than 90 cities across 45 countries, Instituto Cervantes is a referent in the internationalization of Hispanic language and cultures.
Surrounded by a intriguing labyrinth of tall period brick buildings and narrow alleyways in Central London, Instituto Cervantes London was remodeled by Binom Architects in 2017, after its relocation from Eaton Square, Belgravia to Devereux Court, off the Strand.
Neo-Georgian building dating from 1951-53 and originally designed by Walker Harwood and Cranswick. Binom Architects have introduced new features including an entrance lobby, reception, library, event space and archive housed in a sequence of interconnected spaces separated by screens. Varying in size, materials, permeability and function, the screens are key drivers of the new internal design of the building.
A double-height library - the focal point of the Institute - serves as an event space.
A distinctive staircase introduces a sense of movement into the space, its eye-catching profile accentuating the sense of moving up and down between different levels.
At the upper mezzanine level of the library, a layered steel, timber and acrylic balustrade animates an otherwise serene white room where the emphasis is on timeless high-quality materials and simple finishes including white-washed birch and smoked oak veneer.
Binom's objective has been to create a welcoming space at the heart of the Institute conducive to both research and events including talks and receptions. Throughout, the interior of the Institute has been imbued with the quality of a public space and with a sense of institutional gravitas and longevity without feeling either heavy or oppressive.
Natural light ensures that the Institute comes to life as an interior as do the plentiful views from one room to another and the vistas from existing windows. The building programme also comprises 14 classrooms and associated administrative spaces.
Gonzalo Coello de Portugal of Binom Architects describes some of the narratives at play on the project, “The motive of the red stripe of acrylic reappears in a subtle way in the stair balustrade, screens to the classes, and thin layers at the front of the reception and library desks. It binds the spaces together. We also wanted to move away from the solid doors that previously hid what was going on in the building. So instead we have exposed the activity in the library and some of the classes by substituting a number of the existing partitions with screens in glass and white-washed plywood. Again, this adds to a sense of fluidity and interconnectedness that we were after.”
Walking tour
Join a captivating journey through the City of London with our exclusive Muslim Heritage Tour. Discover the deep connections of Salahuddin Ayubi and marvel at the UK's oldest Muslim statues, dating back 1000 years. Uncover the legacy of England’s most famous Middle Eastern immigrant and delve into fascinating tales of crime and health in history.
Talk
art in the public realm, walk/tour, monument, scientific
The Fleet Street Heritage Wall comprises 86 A3 information panels about the people, places, ideas and newspapers which made the name of Fleet Street famous throughout the world. Each Saturday and Sunday from 10 until 4, Piers Nicholson, who created the Heritage Sundial above the Wall, will speak on the project and its innovative features which will make it widely accessible to all comers.
Piers Nicholson, 2025
