A truly open city
For those who believe in the cause of open, just and equitable cities, far more must be done to fight against racism and prejudice — especially by those least likely to fall victim to it.
Common Cause
The reset button being pushed by the pandemic is a chance for human culture to change for the better argues Open City trustee and architect Alison Brooks.
David Adjaye on Accelerate
David Adjaye on Open City’s and the Bartlett’s Accelerate programme
Socially-distanced Cycling Tour of London’s Southbank
Merlin Fulcher and Phineas Harper explore the architecture of London's Southbank from City Hall to Tate Modern - by bike.
Where it all began and where we are today
As offices sit quietly hibernating through the lockdown, our volunteer, Richard Purver, explores the history of Open House through the places we've called 'home' over the years.
A volunteer's account of Open House
Our Learning Coordindator, Tascha von Uexkull, started out by volunteering for Open House. She wrote this piece for her blog when she first started volunteering for us back in 2017.
No tree-hugging, please.
Architecture journalist, Harriet Thorpe, writes about the infrastructure of or cities beyond the bricks and mortar, celebrating the trees of our city.
Open City Programmes
Accelerate
For over a decade, Open City has run Accelerate, a free programme supporting young people from under-represented communities to pursue creative careers in engineering, architecture, design and city-making.
Tours and events
Open City runs an adventurous programme of year-round walking, cycling and boat tours, debates and lectures.
Open House London Festival
With thousands of visitors across all 33 London Boroughs, Open House London Festival is the largest and most inclusive festival of architecture and neighbourhoods in the world.
Open House Worldwide
Open City is part of a global network of festivals dedicated opening up and celebrating special buildings and places from New York to Maputo and beyond.