Discover the extraordinary architecture of Design District and Greenwich Peninsula
Join Open City for a walking tour exploring the unique contemporary architecture of Design District and Greenwich Peninsula
Led expert guide Maggie Baddeley, this insightful and engaging tour will visit iconic developments across this historic 60 hectare riverside site which is the focus of an ambitious phased £8.4 billion redevelopment masterplan.
Starting and finishing at Design District, the walk will follow a circular route around the new waterfront neighbourhood which will soon be home to more than 35,000 people.
Key highlights will include the Design District – designed by HNNA, 6a, Adam Khan Architects, Architecture 00, Barozzi Veiga, David Kohn Architects, Mole Architects, Schulze+Grassov, SelgasCano – and the landmark NOW Gallery by Marks Barfield Architects.
Key information
Meet: Outside (the 2nd stop on this tour is )
End:
Duration: 2 hours approx
Distance: 2 miles
Cost: £19.50 / £14.50 / £13.50 / £9.50
Tickets are non refundable and our tours go ahead rain or shine…
We aim to be inclusive and accessible where possible, please contact Adrianna at tours@open-city.org.uk to discuss your needs, reduced ticket prices and if you require a free carer ticket or have any additional queries.
Meet the tour guide…
Maggie Baddeley is a freelance town planner and chartered surveyor. She is a Public Practice Alum, previously working with Luton BC and the GLA as a principal planning officer in their policy teams. She is co-chair of the Greater Cambridge Design Review Panel and joint vice-chair of the Essex Quality Review Panel. While a planning director at Lichfields she was involved as a planning consultant in Kings Cross for Argent and for the Guardian.
Maggie joined the Open City tours team in 2012.
Open City's year-round tours programme is supported by Bloomberg Connects, a free arts and culture platform that provides access to museums, galleries and cultural spaces around the world on demand.