Open City spotlights: Ernö Goldfinger collection
This week we are spotlighting Erno Goldfinger in a new blog post series celebrating our explorations of architecture through the Open City films and Model London series.
The Londown: This week in London architecture
Merlin Fulcher and special guest Catherine Slessor round up and digest this week’s big architecture stories in London.
Three new trustees and three members of staff join Open City
Matea Vlaskalic, Elis Shin and Marcela Escobar join Open City’s staff team while Albert Williamson-Taylor, Ruth Daniels and Deborah Denner join the Open City trustees.
‘Her lasting legacy is opening doors for women all over the UK’
Victoria Thornton says farewell to the late, great Jane Priestman
Sketching competition
Open City are delighted to launch a sketching competition in partnership with Southwark Council for 16 to 18 year olds.
The Londown: this week in London’s architecture
Protestors tunnelling under Euston Square, enormous British Library extension plans, and warning sounds over jobs in the centre of the capital — a new show from Open City.
Why is Architecture so Political: Is land to blame?
Why do we agree to pay extortionate prices for poor quality housing, and will this ever change? In this episode we are joined by Alastair Parvin, founder of Open Systems Lab, to discuss the role land plays in making our urban landscape so political.
Ten great Instagram accounts for London lovers to follow in 2021
From historic pubs to weird public art, we’ve picked ten Instagram accounts documenting London you’ll want to follow this year.
Old Kent Road: Is there room on the gravy train for everyone? 2/2
For this second part of our two-part episode we continue exploring all the amazing work local people are doing to create spaces and opportunities to thrive in the shadow of ambitious regeneration agendas.
Ten great Twitter accounts for London lovers to follow in 2021
From historians to community gardeners, we’ve picked ten Twitter accounts lovers of London and its architecture might want to follow this year.
Ten Christmas gifts for London lovers
Ten last minute Christmas gifts for lovers of London and its architecture
Old Kent Road: Is there room on the gravy train for everyone?
In this two part episode we will be learning about one of London's most important roads, Old Kent Road, and the work that local people are doing to make sure that the future of the area is one that belongs to them and their communities.
New East London & South London Printed Tour Guides available for pre-order
We’re excited to announce the first in our new series of printed guides based on our popular in-person walking and cycling tours. They would make the perfect stocking filler, small gift or family activity this festive season!
Marylebone On-Demand Audio Tour
Listen to Open House’s new on-demand audio tour of Marylebone, one of central London’s most attractive and atmospheric neighbourhoods and home to The Howard de Walden Estate
Black Friday Offer: Three books for the price of two
Tick a few gifts off your list and get three copies of the Alternative Guide to the London Boroughs for the price of two, until the end of Monday.
Public Transport: What do bus drivers really think of you?
In this episode we will be discussing how our modes of transport have changed - what works, what doesn’t and what is still needed to make our journeys accessible, enjoyable and effective.
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.