The world is constantly changing, continuously informing our lives and with it altering the built environment around us.

The contrast of architectural styles from different eras presented in London’s skyline is a clear reflection of the transformation our city has undergone. From small, vernacular buildings of brick and stone to towering skyscrapers of glass and steel, we see the variation of historical and contemporary architecture collaborating together to make our city what it is today.

In addition to showcasing visible changes in our urban landscape, this juxtaposition of old and new captures the developing ideas, technologies, and values of each generation that has made its stamp on the city.

Every building tells a story about the goals and inventions that influenced its design. We get inspired to think about our personal identities and how they are connected with the story of the city by the constantly changing relationship between the past and present.

Let us honour the legacy of those who came before while embracing the potential of the future as we construct and transform our city together.

‘Echoes of Transformation: London Through Time…’ is part of the 2024 City Curator’s programme, which aims to amplify the voice of young people within the Open House Festival.