Open House
Festival 13-21.9.25

Thornton House is a new development within an existing estate; providing 14 high quality homes in a range of sizes and tenures. FBM’s regenerative design approach optimised the number of homes whilst enhancing the surrounding amenities for existing and new residents. Passive environmental solutions have been a key consideration and the scheme achieved an urban greening factor of 0.4.

FBM Architects, 2023

Interested in proper self-build where you design and build a home without the need for bricks and mortar? Come along to explore one of the first Lewisham self-build houses designed by Walter Segal. Learn about the how original scheme worked, the simplicity of the timber-framed structure, and the people who made it happen!

Walter Segal, 1976

Formerly known as Memorial Baptist Church this grade 2 listed building opened in 1922. It has many interesting features including a Spurden Rutt pipe organ and a comprehensive archive of the church and social history of the area. It also has a unique war memorial, a chime of ten bells with the names of 200 men associated with the church who died in WW1 inscribed on the bells.

William Hayne, 1911

Grade II listed building built in 1939 and designed by W T Curtis and H W Burchett of Middlesex County Council Architects' Department. At the time of its opening Kenton Library was the first purpose built branch library in Harrow. The library is especially notable for its bold geometric composition and the survival of internal fittings.

W T Curtis, 1939

Located in the London Borough of Hackney, Novello House provides 32 high quality new homes for Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing, of which 50% are affordable. Despite the small footprint, each home benefits from a generous private amenity space in the form of a balcony, patio, or terrace, and every unit offers fantastic views of the city or the Regents Canal.

FBM Architects, 2021

Built around a central green courtyard; the scheme completed for Gateway Housing Association consists of 32 shared ownership homes; including 3-bedroom maisonettes and 3-wheelchair units and features an under-5s play area. Arched entrances to individual dwellings introduce a human scale and echo other features in the street. The parapet detail is a nod to the Victorian heritage of the area.

FBM Architects, 2023

Architect/owner designed zinc clad modern extension to Victorian home. Cantilevered glass corners and large rooflights create a light-filled space with views to a contemporary garden. The garden connects the house to the Summer House, a contemporary black larch clad timber framed/ sustainable SIPS panels pavilion with views across the adjacent nature reserve.

dplusbstudios Ltd, 2023

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A meanwhile use building to support the main works at Euston Station to provide a new main terminal for the HS2 train link. The new facilities comprise a new off-site manufactured building providing high quality space for HS2 personnel working at the site together with a new Construction Skills Learning Centre, public park, allotments and community facilities.

Fraser Brown MacKenna Architects (FBM Architects), 2022

Open House of 7 Meadow Lane, Charmaine McNally’s home and garden. Charmaine was one of the self-build leaders in this 14 home women-led community self-build scheme. Meadow Lane was originally the third of Fusion Jameen’s schemes. Tim Oshodi was engaged as self-build consultant, with project management and cost control provided by Survey Design Partnership and Martin Hughes, the contracts manager.

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There has been a Bakers' Hall on our current site since 1505. The current incarnation dates from 1964, and is a unique collaboration of old and new. The hall was originally designed by Trehearne and Norman, Preston and Partners in conjunction with Past Master William Newcome- Wright) and is the first of the post-war [World War II] livery halls in a Modernist idiom.

Trehearne and Norman, 1964

Explore Bancroft and Wickford, an new affordable residential-led development. This project features two modern residential buildings with integrated community workspaces, offering a total of 33 new homes. The development also offers significant improvements to the wider estate, including landscaping and lighting improvements to transform the surrounding area.

Fraser Brown MacKenna Architects (FBM Architects), 2024

A walking tour introducing you to the beauty of art Deco (and art deco inspired) architecture. We will ask the question: "is it original art deco or a more modern 'nod' to the 1930's"

Sir Thomas P. Bennett, 1930

Farmers and Fletchers' Hall is one of the 44 Livery Halls in the City of London. The Hall is the home to both the Worshipful Company of Fletchers, an ancient Livery Company and the Farmers, a modern Livery Company. The Worshipful Company of Fletchers will open it's doors to show members of the public some of the modern work of the Fletchers Livery, it's traditions and heritage.

A walking tour exploring the work of early 19th century master-builder, Mr Cubitt. Explores how the area has changed and been shaped by some of the important and influential planning, housing and design ideas of its time.

Thomas Cubitt, 1828

Hoxton Hall was originally built in 1863 by James Mortimer, in the traditional music hall architecture style, with the intention to combine instruction with amusement. It is a Grade 2 Listed Plus building and one of 5 Music Hall's left.

James Mortimer, 1863

Victorian Tardis. The original house dates from 1864 but was completely redeveloped in 1984 fine tuned in 1993 and in 2023 by three different architects. Double height and open interiors contrast with a Victorian facade.

Emile Somelof, David Setchfield, Cristina Lanz Azcarate, 1864

Acme Propeller Factory on Childers Street in Deptford is a 1920’s former ship propeller foundry. It has been home to artists since 1990. Currently, its 70,492 square feet of studio space is divided into 135 studio units, with 180 artists working in them over four floors. The building is also home to The Acme Archive, the Acme Window Gallery and our public community and engagement space.

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Mother has been in the Biscuit Building since 2006, it was designed by Clive Wilkinson Architects. It is a four-story creative workspace, with the design centred around a 14-foot wide staircase through the building from ground to loading level to first floor and then second floor. A table, which accommodates Mother staff, is shaped as a continuous ribbon with this staircase.

Clive Wilkinson Architects & Holloway Li, 1930

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On the surface Thamesmead might seem concrete and grey, but on this tour we will take a look at the colour and life local artists that are breathing into the area. Examining the past and present, we'll explore the abbey ruins, exciting sculptures, concrete skywalks, and vivid murals that make this place the Town of Tomorrow.

Grade 2 star listed Arts and Crafts gem designed by Baillie-Scott

Baillie-Scott, 1909

Open Studios is an annual event, where Art Hub Studios welcomes the public to visit the studios of over 100 creative practitioners and businesses.

n/a, 1940

The Operations Support Group provide a service to the London Fire Brigade. At the Operations Support Centre, we track, trace, repair and maintain firefighting PPE and equipment in our many workshops. The OSC also houses a large warehouse and stores, and delivers everyday items and specialist equipment to 102 Fire Stations across London.