Open House London Weekend 2013 21 & 22 September

STOP PRESS As of 19 S ept 2013

Pr ogr a mme Ad ditions
Camd en
10 Broc k Str eet
Regent's Place Estate NW1 3JL
Sat/Sun 10am-5pm. Regular tours, first come basis.
A brand new build, completed in the summer of 2013, this 14-storey office building uses modern technology
to operate in an environmentally sustainable way, looking onto Regent's Place's busy plaza. Wilkinson Eyre
Architects 2013.
Tube: Great Portland Street, Warren Street, Euston Square; Rail: Euston 30,24,29,108,205
20 Tri to n Str eet, Reg en t' s Pl ac e Es tate
20 Triton Street, Regent's Place, NW1 3BF
Sat/Sun 10am-5pm. First come basis D T G Ten-storey office complex housing a restaurant and a
community theatre. The main feature of the building is the atrium, where artwork by Gary Webb is
displayed. 2009.
Tube: Great Portland Street, Warren Street, Euston Square; Rail: Euston 30,C2,88,108,27
Clean Br ea k
2 Patshull Road NW5 2LB
Sun 10am-4pm. Displays; tours will address the experiences of women offenders and women at risk of
offending and their experience of Clean Breaks studios and building location. N R T A Award-winning
theatre company and charity working with women affected by the criminal justice system. Previously a
factory, the building was designed as non-institutional in specific contrast to the prison environment,
giving women offenders access to high quality, light studios and an unobserved external space. Avanti
Architects 1998.
Tube: Kentish Town; Overground: Kentish Town West; 134,214,393,C2;
Gas ho ld er N o 8
North Side of Regent's Canal, Near Pancras Lock. N1C 4PN
Sat/Sun 10am-5pm. Regular tours every twenty minutes, first come basis. Max 15 per tour.
This iconic Grade II listed circular guide frame is 25m high and over 35m in diameter. It was carefully
dismantled in 2011, has been refurbished and is now being re-erected north of Regent's Canal and is due to
host a new public park. 1950/2013.
Tube/Rail: King's Cross Station Rail: St Pancras Station 91,46,214,390,476
R eg en t' s P lac e E sta te
Regent's Place Estate NW1 3HF Sat/Sun 10am-5pm. First come basis. N E D
Multi Use corporate estate in the West End, with exterior space landscaped for workers use, outdoor
events and to display various pieces of artwork. Terry Farrell Partnership 2013. Entry: main building areas.
Tube: Great Portland Street, Warren Street, Euston Square;
Tube/Rail: Euston; C2,30,88,108,27
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City of L on don
4 Bra ba nt C our t
Philpot Lane, 4 Brabant Court EC3M 8AD
Sat 10am-4pm. Tours at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 2.30 and 3.30pm. Pre-book ONLY on
BrabantCourtOpenHouse@marlinapartments.com. Please supply full contact details.
One of the finest examples of early 18th century architecture in the City of London. 4 Brabant Court, which
is owned by Marlin Apartments was restored earlier this year allowing a new life as an events, meeting and
dining space. The project won the prestigious 2013 City Heritage Award. Damien D'Arcy Associates/PHI
Construction 1725.
Tube: Monument, Rail: Liverpool Street; 8,11,15,21,23,25,26,40,43
Croyd on
Old P al ac e, Cr oyd on
Old Palace Road, Old Town CR0 1AX
Sat tour at 11am. first come basis. Max 30 per tour. T d Grade I listed manor house, former summer
residence of Archibishops of Canterbury from 13C-18C. Elizabeth I and other monarchs regularly visited.
Contains one of the finest great halls with its original roof from 1440s. 13C. Tram: Church Street, Reeves
Corner; Rail: East Croydon, West Croydon
Eal ing
St M ary th e V irg in P er iv al e
Perivale Lane, Perivale UB6 8TL Regular tours. Sat 11.30am & 3pm talk by Professor Alan Gillett OBE on the
history of the church and the town of Ealing, first come basis. Last entry 4.45pm. Max 30 at one time. N D R
T.
Grade I listed 12C church with later additions, now an arts centre run by The Friends of St Mary's. 12C.
Tube: Perivale; Tube/Rail: Ealing Broadway; E2,E9
Hack n ey
Our Lad y's C on vent H ig h Sc ho ol
6-16 Amhurst Park, N16 5AF
Sat 10am-2pm. Half-hourly tours, first come basis. N E D T A
The four storey building complete with a roof top multi-use games area above the sports hall not only
maximises the available external play spaces on what is a very small site, but also accommodates
significant level changes across the site. The design also facilitatated the two-phase construction process,
which was needed to make the required decant scenario possible. The chapel and its lightwell are clad in
timber to highlight the significance of the space. Jestico + Whiles 2012.
Tube: Manor House, Seven Sisters; Rail: Stamford Hill, South Tottenham
Hari ng ey
24 A Dor s et R oa d
24A Dorset Road, Alexandra Palace N22 7SL
Sun 10am-5pm. First come basis. Last entry 4.30pm.
A new build end of terrace Victorian Cottage. Externally identical to the rest terrace, but with a modern
interior including a lightwell above the stairs. Sam Tisdall 2013.
Tube: Wood Green Rail: Alexandra Palace 184, 221
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Hav eri ng
Th e Rou nd Ho us e
Broxhill Road, Havering-atte-Bower, Romford RM4 1QH
Sun 10am-3.30pm. Sun tours at 10.30am, 12noon, 2pm and 3.30pm. Pre-book ONLY on
michael@roundhouse38.fsnet.co.uk
Please supply full name, address and telephone numbers, both mobile and landline and state preferred tour
time required with alternatives. Max 4 per tour. T P Grade II* listed late Georgian elliptical 3-storey
stuccoed villa. Attributed John Plaw 1792-4.
Rail: Romford
Hil lin gd on
St M ar tin 's Par is h Churc h, W est Dr ay to n
Church Road, West Drayton UB7 7PT
Sat 10am-4pm/Sun 12pm-4pm. Max 6 in tower. N E R T C
Unusually long 13C Chancel, 15C nave and external flint work of 1852. Mentioned in the Doomsday book. 13C
and 1852. Entry: all areas including tower. NB. no unaccompanied children allowed in tower, steps are very
steep.
Tube: Uxbridge; Hounslow West; Rail: West Drayton; 222,U5,350
Is lin g ton
Benn etts A s soc ia tes Arch i tec ts
1 Rawstorne Place EC1V 7NL
Sat 10am-5pm. Showcase of recent projects and an insight into the culture and working practices of the
studio. Bennetts Associates award-winning office extension '326 Downstairs' will exhibit presentations and
films produced by staff as part of an engaging CPD programme. Last entry 4.30pm. Max 20 at one time. T A
Gd
RIBA Award-winning architects' office combining a revitalised group of redundant industrial buildings and
an 18C barn with new contemporary elements. Bennetts Associates with Baynes & Mitchell 2002.
Tube: Angel, Farringdon; 4,19,38
Iron mo ng er Ro w Ba th s
1 Norman Street, EC1V 3AA
Sat/Sun 10am-5pm. Regular tours, first come basis. Last entry 5.30pm N R T d
Grade II listed building, refurbished from May 2010 to November 2012. Original features, Turkish baths,
laundry, swimming pool. Historical details of 1931 bath, maps and photos in a purpose built history room.
AWS & KMB Cross/Tim Ronalds Architects 1930s/2012
Entry: All areas except spa if it is single gender day. Tube/Rail: Old Street; 55,43,205,214,243
So b el l L ei sur e C en tre
Hornsey Road N7 7NY Sat/Sun 12pm-4pm. Regular tours. Planned talks around Sobell's 40th year. Opened
by the DOE in 1973. The Bill Laming designed building became one of the largest sports facilities in the
country and part of a regional network of super leisure centres and is the largest sports hall in London.
Richard Seifert/Bill Laming 1973.
Tube: Finsbury Park; Hollaway Road Rail: Finsbury Park Station; 4,17,29,43,153, 253,254,259;
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Ken si ng to n an d Ch el s ea
St Co lum ba 's Ch urch of Sc otla nd
Pont Street SW1X 0BD
Sat 10am-5pm/Sun 2pm-5pm. First come basis, tours of some areas. Last entry 4.30pm. Distinctive listed
white building in 'Swiss' style replacing earlier Victorian building destroyed in WWII. Sanctuary retains
sense of modernity. Sir Edward Maufe 1955. Entry: sanctuary, chapel, library, Kirk Session room, lower hall,
Columbarium, tower. Tube: Knightsbridge, South Kensington, Sloane Square; 137,19,22,452,C1
Lewis ha m
For es t M ews
56a Rockbourne Road SE23 2DD
Sat/Sun 1pm-5pm. Tours every 45 minutes. Pre-book ONLY on jessica@stolon.co.uk
Last entry 4.30pm. T A G
Three bespoke houses, each with a studio and courtyard, set around a communal courtyard. Each courtyard
of the house forms the centre of the open plan ground floor, with living on one side and studio on the
other. inspired by views of ivy growing over trees in wintertime - all three houses are to be clad with striking
green walls, trained to a geometric pattern. Robert Barker and Jessica Lawrence 2013.
Rail: Forest Hill; 185,197
Newha m
Stratford Market Depot
Burford Road E15 2SP
Tours on Sat at 10am, 11am, 12noon, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. pre-book ONLY on
https://www.tflevents.co.uk/lu150stratfordmarketdepot Max 20 per tour. Minimum age 10 years. E G d
One of the first buildings to be completed for the Jubilee Line Extension., Stratford Market Depot opened in
1996 to provide train maintenance and stabling facilities alongside extensive office and ancillary buildings.
Chris Wilkinson Architects 1996.
Tube/Rail: Stratford
Ric hm ond
Bus hy Ho us e
National Physical Laboratory, Queens Road, Teddington TW11 0EB Sat/Sun 11am-4pm. Guided tours at
12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. Limited availability, first come basis. T P
Original house was built by Edward Proger, probably around 1664/5. From 1797 the residence of William,
Duke of Clarence (later William IV) and his mistress Dora Jordan. Now part of the National Physical
Laboratory. William Samwell 1663/5.
Entry: House, vinery, gardens, museum of scientific instruments. No pets with the exception of guide dogs.
Rail: Teddington; R68,33,281,285,465
Kil mor ey Ma us ol eu m
275 St Margaret's Road (opposite Ailsa Tavern) TW1 1NJ
Sun 1pm-5pm. Max 5 inside mausoleum. N d
Egyptian-style, pink and grey mausoleum for the second Earl of Kilmorey. The form relates to the shrines at
the heart of Egyptian Temples. HE Kendall 19C. Entry: mausoleum, main grounds, wildlife garden.
Tube/Rail: Richmond; Rail: St Margaret's; H37
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So uth war k
Free D ay a nd n ew D es ig n Mu s eu m Sn ea k P eak D esig n M us eu m
Shad Thames SE1 2YD
Sun 10am-5.30pm. Exclusive tours of the new Design Museum available via innovative digital platform
Stickyworld. Contains 360 degree renderings, panoramic images and plans. D R T B Founded in 1989 by Sir
Terance Conran and Stephen Bayley, the Design Museum is set to shortly relocate to the Grade II* Listed
Commonwealth Institute. On the 22nd September, visitors will offer free admission for one day only.
Conran Roche 1989.
Tube: Bermondsey London Bridge, Tower Hill; 42,47,78,188,381
To wer H am lets
Ba lfr on To wer
Balfron Tower, St Leonard's Road E14 0QT Sat 1pm-5pm.
Half-hourly tours, first come basis. Last tour 4.30pm. Max 12 per tour. G d
Trellick Tower's older, shorter, and lesser known sister. Grade II listed 27-storey block designed in the
brutalist style for the London County Council. Erno Goldfinger 1965.
Entry: entry area, lifts/stairs, access bridges & corridors, a flat.
DLR: All Saints, Langdon Park; 15,115,D6,D7,D8
Ro om in aro om
1 Narrow Street E14 8DP
Sun 1.30pm-5.30pm. Architect-led half hourly tours. Pre-book ONLY on
https://openhouselondon13-roominaroom.eventbrite.co.uk/
A digitally fabricated gem - a highly sculptural and bespoke installation to create an extra bedroom within
its host house that magically swells from the walls to create a beautiful nook. atmos 2012.
DLR/Rail: Limehouse; 135,277,C10,D3,D7
St M ary' s - 'B o w Churc h'
Bow Road E3 3AH
Sat 11am-3pm/Sun 12pm-3pm. Last entry 2.45pm. Max 100 at one time. N R T B C d
Medieval village church, restored in late 19C and after bomb damage in WWII. 15C font and memorials from
five centuries. Elegantly restored tower. Grade II* listed. Refurbished for 700th anniversary in 2011 and
London 2012 Olympics. H S Goodhart-Rendel (restoration) 15C/20C.
Entry: church, arts and crafts parish room, vestry. Tube: Bow Road; Rail/DLR: Stratford: DLR: Bow Church;
25,8,D8,425,205
Wan ds wor th
Cla pha m Ho us e
Address given on booking Half-hourly tours. pre-book ONLY on https://openhouselondon13claphamhouse.eventbrite.co.uk. Max 6 per tour.
Award-winning sensual, sculptural transformation of Victorian family home, interweaving house and
garden. Of particular note is an iconic, lavishly-carved and digitally-fabricated staircase. The house is
inspired by the beauty of its central garden. atmos 1870s/2010. Entry: ground floor, main stairway.
Tube/Rail: Clapham Junction; 319,G1,219,337,35,37,49,77
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Wes tm ins ter

Can ada H ou s e
Trafalgar Square SW1Y 5BJ
Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Pre-book ONLY on http://canadaintheuk.eventbrite.co.uk/ Timed entrance at 10am,
11am 12noon, 1pm. 2pm, 3pm and 4pm (max 45 min duration). Security checks will take place before entry.
Last tour 4pm. Max 30 per tour. d
Canada House built in the Greek Revival style under the direction of Sir Robert Smirke (circa 1820s) is the
focal point of Canadas Mission in London. The building, its stories and its history illustrate the profound
relationship between Canada and the UK. Significant restoration and expansion works to be completed in
2014 will continue our shared legacy for the 21st century. Sir Robert Smirke/Cecil Denny Highton 1824/1997.
Tube: Rail: Charing Cross; Tube: Leicester Square, Embankment; 29,205,91,24,9,6,13
Cou tts
440 Strand WC2R 0QS
Sat 10am-5pm. Eight tours, max 15 per tour. Pre-book ONLY on 0203 285 8884. Archivist onsite with film
about the garden and architecture. Grade II-listed home of Coutts. The Bank acquired the lease of the
Lowther Arcade, part of the West Strand improvements designed by John Nash in 1830. The rebuilding work
created a bank which was to remain untouched until the 1970s. The present head office, designed by
Frederick Gibberd & Partners, was opened in 1978. The design is notable for it's pepperpot towers which
have long been used to entertain clients. John Nash/Sir Frederick Gibberd 1830. Tube: Charing Cross Rail:
Charing Cross
Cro wn Co ur t Churc h o f Sc o tl and
Russell Street WC2B 5EZ
Sat 11am-5pm/Sun 2pm-5pm. Max 50 at one time. E D R T Red brick with Portland stone dressings and slate
roof. Restrained, finely crafted Free Style. Three storeys, recessed slated attic and mullioned and transomed
windows. Fine stained glass, most of which is by Farrar Bell.
Eustace Balfour 1909.
Entry: sanctuary, hall. Tube: Covent Garden, Holborn, Leicester Square; Tube/Rail: Charing Cross;
6,9,15,188,RV1

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Amen d men ts
Bar net
St Ju d e on th e Hi ll
Open times have been revised:
Sat 21st: From 10.30am to 5pm
Sun 22nd: From 12noon to 5pm
Bexl ey
Cro wn W oo d Co ll eg e
The listed postcode SE9 2QN is incorrect. The correct address is 145 Bexley Road, Greenwich, Eltham SE9 2PT
Camd en
UCL (Uni v ers ity Col l eg e L ond on )
Open times will be 9am to 2pm on Sat 21st
City of L on don
Lond on Wa ll
Demolition and building work in the City is going to make access impossible at Section 3 St Alphage
Garden: Sat 21st 10am-4pm St Alphage Garden/Salters Hall Garden EC2Y 5DB. This area will be closed.
To wer 4 2
Will close at 3pm on Sat 21st instead of 5pm as listed in the guide
Hack n ey
Ad el ai de whar f
Architect led tours will be half hourly from 10am to 2pm on Sat 21st
Cas tl e C li mbi ng C en tr e
Grimshaw Architects incorrectly credited for listing
King sl an d B as in Mo ori ng s
Correct postcode is N1 5BB and not E8 4DL
Lewis ha m
Prend erg a st Va l e Co ll eg e
Architect is HKR Architects and not Innes Associates as listed in the guide
Th e M a ster Sh ip wr igh t' s H ous e
Will be open from 10am to 4pm rather then 10am to 1pm as listed in the guide on both Sat 21st and Sun
22nd

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Ham m ers mi th and F ul ha m

Emer y Wa lk er s Ho us e
Building was constructed in 1750 and not 1903
Ham m ers mi th Qu a ker M eetin g Hou s e
Architect will be onsite from 2pm-4pm on sat 21st only. Architect name is misspelt and is HuBert Lidbetter,
not Humert
Ric hm ond
Kew H ous e
Interiors will not be fully finished by the weekend so access will be restricted though architect led tours will
still take place
St M ary th e V irg in, T wic k enh am
Will be closed from 12noon to 3.15pm on Sat 21st
So uth war k
Brun el M us eu m
LOROL have suspended floodlights in the Thames Tunnel, therefore the view will not be floodlit in 2013
Caro li ne G ard ens Ch ap el
Opening times have been revised due to performance times:
Sat 21st: 9am to 4.30pm
Sun 22nd: 9am to 12.30pm
Lond on Sou thb an k Uni v ers ity (CE REB )
Designed by Shepheard Epstein Hunter and not Grimshaw Architects
Mo bi l e Gar den ers Par k
Address has been revised to Brandon Street SE17 1JP rather then Wansey Street
To wer H am lets
Pro vid ence Ro w Ar ts and Ac tiv i ty Bu il di ng a t the D ell o w Da y Centr e
Opening times are 10.am to 4.30pm instead of 1pm to 5pm on Sat 21st
So ci ety for the Pro tec ti on o f Anci ent Bu ild i ngs
Building is access only via pre-book (info@spab.org.uk) and is currently undergoing major building work
Wes tm ins ter
Our Lad y o f th e As su mp ti on & P ega su s Rec i ta l
Special free hour-long recital of classical music will take place at 4pm on Sunday 22 September, sung by
award-winning chamber choir, Pegasus
Roy al C ol l eg e o f Surg eon s o f Eng la nd
Designed by Hugh Broughton Architects and not Nicholas Hare Architects
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Pr ogr a mme W ithd ra wa ls

Isling ton
Platform
Kens in gton and Che lse a
264 Westbourne Park Road
La mb eth
Julians Primary School
Milton Road
Mer ton
Mitcham Parish Church
Rich mond
The Darke House
Sou th wark
Peckham Space
Wa ltha m For es t
Walthamstow Town Hall
Wes tmister
St James Theatre
House of St Barnarbas

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