The Londown | 09 September | with Shawn Adams
Zoe and architect Shawn Adams discuss the rushed Grenfell demolition plan, the amazing Peter Barber, and the architectural relevance of ABBA…
20 Highlights of the Open House Festival closing weekend that still have tickets available!
Hand-picked highlights to visit during the closing weekend of London’s 2021 Open House Festival
#OurLondon Raffle is now open!
In support of the Open House Festival and Open City’s programmes, the #OurLondon Raffle is now open to enter. Buy Tickets, support our work and be in with a chance to win unique prizes.
Press Release: Top five outstanding housing estates to feature in the 2021 Open House Festival
A pioneering eco-village, 13 houses hand-built by residents in Lewisham, and a lesser-known estate by Barbican masterminds Chamberlin, Bon and Powell are some of the London housing estates in the 2021 Open House Festival
Press Release: Five pioneering projects by architects of colour featured in the 2021 Open House Festival
Open House Festival has launched its full programme for 2021 including important projects from some of the black, Asian and ethnic minority designers shaping the capital.
Press Release: Five London landmarks at risk to feature in the 2021 Open House Festival
London’s iconic seat of government, threatened housing estates, and a much loved Brutalist library all at risk of major redevelopment will be exhibited as part of the 2021 Open House Festival
Press Release: Top five hidden London gems opening their doors for the 2021 Open House Festival
A hidden air raid shelter and a courtyard garden on a disused Bermondsey car park are among five hidden gems of 2021 Open House Festival
The Londown | 26 August | Robin Hutchinson
Merlin and community activist Robin Hutchinson discuss London’s over-abundance of golf courses, and the row erupting next to Ernö Goldfinger’s iconic Trellick Tower
Poster Competition winner and shortlist
The shortlist and winner for the official Open House Festival Poster competition announced!
The Londown | 19 August | Tim Dunn
Merlin and railway historian and TV presenter Tim Dunn discuss the cultural value of London pubs, and the grassroots uprising of trainspotting.
Announcing the shortlist for the Open City Stewardship Awards
Celebrating leaders in the ongoing maintenance and critical care of the urban environment.
PRESS RELEASE: Open City publishes new book celebrating the social, and cultural history of London’s pubs
New book celebrates the social, cultural and architectural story of over 120 special London pubs.
The Londown | 12 August | with Phineas Harper
Zoe and OC Director Phin Harper discuss the highlights of the 30th Open House London Festival approaching this September
PRESS RELEASE: London’s newest design district, a homeless shelter and 10 Downing Street among 2021 Open House Festival highlights
London’s newest design district, a homeless shelter and 10 Downing Street among 2021 Open House Festival highlights
Future of the city/City of the future
Spencer de Grey, Head of Studio at Foster + Partners explores what Local/Global London means to them and in turn, what the city of the future will look like post-pandemic
Sarah Phillips and Siraaj Mitha join Open City’s new Education and Empowerment Team
Open City appoints new team to lead its pioneering work with children and young people.
The Londown | 05 August | with Gillian Darley
Merlin and architectural historian Gillian Darley analyse David Adjaye’s controversial Holocaust memorial, and weigh in on Marble Arch’s new ‘slag heap’.
The Londown Special Episode | 29 July| What’s this all about?
Merlin and AJ writer Will Ing discuss the pandemic’s devastating impact on architecture students, and New York’s Selldorf Architects winning bid to rethink London’s National Gallery.
Watch these 5 videos showing the very best of architectural public speaking
We’ve compiled these five inspiring, engaging and captivating videos showing the very best of architectural public speaking
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.