Save the date: Open House London Saturday 19  September & Sunday 20 September 2020

Open House London, the world’s largest architectural showcase will take place across the capital on  Saturday 19 September  & Sunday 20 September 2020.
Over 800 buildings across London will open their doors to the public across the two-day festival, alongside a programme of neighbourhood walks and architect-led tours – all for free.

The event gives the public a unique opportunity to explore and learn about how the city is developing, and discover how great design – in architecture, urban design, planning and infrastructure – can transform the lives of everyday people for the better.

This year, through a theme of Green, Open House will explore how the city is responding to the current climate crisis through sustainable and environmentally friendly design. This includes urban greening, eco-friendly building design and city farming. It will also look to celebrate the many green spaces that London boasts, from rooftop gardens to hidden parks.

Get your entries in!

We are seeking ideas for buildings in our borough that can be included in the Open House Event, and to open their doors to the public for the Open House weekend in September. If you have any buildings or architecture in mind please send your ideas to dpd@redbridge.gov.uk 

Buildings previously included in Open House events are listed here (PDF 352KB) - their owners/managers will be invited to take part again.

Entries must be submitted by Friday 24 April 2020.

Further Details

• Full details of buildings and events will be published in the 2020 Guide (available from August). A limited number of copies will be available in mid-August from local libraries, which interested members of the public can pick up for free
• Otherwise copies may be ordered online. If you're an Open House Friend you will receive the Guide in advance and for free
• Full listings will go live on the Open House website and the app for iPhone and Android in August
• Open House London is an initiative by the charity Open City, whose mission is to make cities better for everyone through experiencing and learning from great buildings and places
• The first Open House London weekend took place in 1992 with just four boroughs taking part
• In 2019 there were over 800 buildings, tours, walks and places open free to the public over the weekend across all 33 London boroughs
• Over 300,000 visits are made to buildings and events during Open House 2020

Social media

Instagram: @openhouselondon

Twitter: @openhouselondon

Facebook: @openhouse2020

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