Walking Tours by Open City

Somerset House. Image credit: Kevin Meredith

When: Saturday 1 October 2022 @ 10:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 15:00 (UK time)
Where: departing Herman Miller Showroom, 2 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6LH
CES Credits - Estimated 1.5 LU/ HSW for AIA Members

Speakers

Madeleine Kessler, Founding Director, Unscene Architecture

Sarah Jackson, Director, The Townscape Consultancy

Nick Edwards, architectural educator, Co-founder, Fundamental Architectural Inclusion

Aidan Hall, Co-founder, Okra

Event Description

Open City’s all-star architectural guides will take participants on a walking tour designed to show you a new side of Central London.

Aidan will focus on historic buildings in Westminster, Nick will focus on new architecture in the City, Sarah will discuss how London's vistas were influenced by the 20th century townscape movement, and Madeleine will discuss the architecture of London's pubs.

Participants will be assigned a group, and the tours will depart from the Herman Miller showroom from 3pm. Each tour will last 1.5 - 2 hours.