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Hear Sahiba Chadha review the latest big stories in architecture with Billy Reading on this week's episode of The Brief: shows.acast.com/opencity/epi...
A group of people stand in a bright, sunlit atrium, their backs to the camera. One woman is facing the camera, and giving a tour of the atrium. Outside there are trees and buildings.
Big Open House Festival news — we've extended our deadline for expressions of interest to Sunday 15 June. More about how to participate in #OHF2025 on our website: open-city.org.uk/open-house-f...
This week The Brief podcast features Daniel Innes – committee member of Architecture LGBT+ with host Fran Williams discussing the Mayor of London’s concession to more green belt housing, a sneak peek inside LGBT+ issue of the Architects’ Journal, and more. 🏳️🌈
🎧: shows.acast.com/opencity/epi...
Are you an architect with a project you'd like to present during this year's Open House Festival? We want to hear from you! 🗣️ Learn more about how to submit your proposal on our website: open-city.org.uk/open-house-f...
In this episode of Deconstructed,
@matthewlloydr.bsky.social is joined by Ewan Harrison to discuss Euston Station, designed by William Robert Headley and Ray Moorcroft of British Railways in the early 1960s, in consultation with Richard Seifert. Listen on Acast: shows.acast.com/opencity/epi...
Our latest edition of The Brief podcast features Peter George – Strategic Director of Economy and Sustainability at Ealing Council – with host Fran Williams. Listen on Acast: shows.acast.com/opencity/epi...
#LondonArchitecture #Podcast #Ealing #SocialHousing
Want to open a building or run an event for this year's Open House Festival but not sure where to start? Sign up for one of our series of online contributor surgeries to speak to a member of the Open House Festival team: open-city.org.uk/online-contr...
#OpenHouseFestival2025 #OpenHouseLondon
Two figures stand in a leafy garden on a stone path. It is sunny. The Open City logo is in white on the upper right corner, and "BECOME A TRUSTEE" is written in white on the lower left corner.
Reminder: The deadline for expressions of interest for new trustees is Friday 28 March. For more information on the role and how to apply, visit our website: open-city.org.uk/blog/wjh7lbg...
Announcing our 50th Pocket Printed tour exploring the speculative regeneration of Nine Elms, authored by our series editor @merlinfulcher.bsky.social ! Launched in 2021, our monthly self-guided tours focus on London’s most compelling neighbourhoods. Shop here: shop.open-city.org.uk/collections/...
🎙️ Anne Lacaton winning the W Awards’ Jane Drew Prize for Architecture featured on our most recent The Brief. 🎧 Give it a listen on Acast: shows.acast.com/opencity/epi...
@social.architectural-review.com @news.architectsjournal.co.uk
A white and magenta square that reads "Neurodiversity Celebration Week We're Supporting March 17-23, 2025 www.neurodiversityweek.com". It includes the Neurodiversity Celebration Week logo, a rainbow brain illustration inside of a lightbulb.
We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟 NCW is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Learn more: www.neurodiversityweek.com
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND
A young woman with dark brown hair points off camera. She is with a small tour group on a balcony in the Brixton Rec Centre overlooking the swimming pool. The ceiling is panelled with wood, and has overhead lighting fixtures.
💚 We are now open for applications for this year’s edition of the Open House Festival, which will take place 13-21 September. Visit our website for more information on how to take part: open-city.org.uk/open-house-f...
#OpenHouseFestival2025 #OpenHouseLondon #OpenHouseFestival #LondonArchitecture
🏙 Are you passionate about making the built environment more open, accessible, and equitable?
📣 We're currently recruiting for Trustees to join our board. Read more about the role and how to apply on our website: open-city.org.uk/blog/wjh7lbg...
Jim and Sahiba stand on a basketball court. The sun is shining, and the skyline of Canary Wharf is visible in the background. Sahiba wears an ankle length orange dress, a demin jacket, and black and blue high top Vans. Jim wears a navy crew neck sweater, black trousers, and blue trainers. They are smiling at the camera.
“Half of them had something wrong with them.” This week’s guest on The Brief is the journalist Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media, who speaks to Sahiba Chadha about London Centric’s latest investigation into London’s Lime Bikes and more. Listen on Acast: shows.acast.com/opencity
We're delighted to announce that Zoë Dennington will join the Open City in May as our new Education Director. Zoë brings a wealth of experience to the role as well as her commitment to engaging and empowering young people through art, culture & creativity. Read more: open-city.org.uk/blog/open-ci...
🎧 We're please to announce the premiere of our latest podcast, InterCities, now streaming on Acast: www.shows.acast.com/opencity
🎙️ Hosted by Owen Hatherley, our debut episode features an interview with architect Ana Francisco Sutherland on Greenwich and how it was transformed by Span housing.
The exterior of the Natural History Museum, with stone features, an asphalt path, and trees and shrubs dotting the landscape. It is sunny.
🌱Spring is nearly here, and we’re excited to explore the Urban Nature Project at the Natural History Museum in a few weeks on an Architect-led tour with our Open City Friends. You can learn more about supporting the charity as an Open City Friend on our website: open-city.org.uk/friends
Matthew and George stand in front of a baroque church. They are taking a selfie and smiling. They both wear glasses, and it is overcast.
A teal tile with the text "Deconstructed with Matthew Llody Roberts" and the Open City key logo.
🎧 New episode of Deconstructed just dropped! 🎧
@matthewlloydr.bsky.social is
joined by George Saumarez Smith for a chat all about St. Anne's Limehouse, designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor. Listen on Acast: shows.acast.com/opencity
📣 Spread the word 📣 we're looking for an Operations Manager. Learn more and apply on our website: open-city.org.uk/blog/operati...
🎧 This week's episode will also be syndicated on Resonance FM at 2pm. You can listen online, with DAB or 104.4FM. www.resonancefm.com
Merlin and Jon stand on a basketball court. The O2 arena is in the background. They both wear spectacles and winter coats. It is bright and sunny. Both men are smiling, and squinting a bit in the sun.
Our latest edition of The Brief podcast features architectural historian Jon Wright with host Merlin Fulcher discussing a Barbican Centre revamp, a campaign to save The Prince Charles Cinema, and more. 🎧 on Acast: shows.acast.com/opencity
Did you know that Open City Friends receive access to loads of tours and events? 2025 includes tours of St. Paul's Triforium and Library, St. Pancras Clocktower, and the Isokon Building. Become a Friend of Open City: open-city.org.uk/friends
#LondonArchitecture #ExploreLondon #ArchitectureTours
Exciting upcoming event from our friends at Up Projects. Book here: bit.ly/art-in-schools
A group of people sit facing away from the camera on the top deck of a boat, passing by the O2 Arena on the Thames. A man stands on the boat deck in a grey blazer, gesturing at the O2. It is overcast.
All aboard 🛳 our first boat tour of 2025! Architecture on the Thames East is casting off from Greenwich Pier this Saturday 1 February at 1pm. Book now: open-city.org.uk/events/boat-...
#LondonArchitecture #ExploreLondon
A busy interchange tunnel on the Elizabeth Line. Blurry images of commuters race between the bright tunnels.
This week on The Brief Sahiba Chadha is joined by Julian Maynard, industrial designer and managing director of Maynard Design Group. They chat record low planning approvals for housing across England despite new development along the Elizabeth Line, & more. 🎧 on Acast:
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Deconstructed is Open City's brand new podcast hosted by Matthew Lloyd Roberts which explores buildings, places, landscapes and communities, taking apart their architecture piece by piece to better understand what makes them so compelling.
Listen on Acast: shows.acast.com/opencity/epi...
Merlin and Jon Stand together with the O2 arena in the background. They are wearing heavy winter coats, and the skies are cloudy. They both smile gently at the camera.
“In 2025, things are really genuinely looking up!”
As new cycle ways, networks, and LTNs open in the Capital, journalist and YouTuber Jon Stone reveals how infrastructure is enabling cyclists in 2025 & more on The Brief with @merlinfulcher.bsky.social 🎧: shows.acast.com/opencity
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Did you know that with regular donations you'll have access to special events with Open City? Our 2025 Open City Friends programme has just been released, with tours of St. Paul's, Pitzhanger Manor, the Citigen Energy Centre, and more. Join now: open-city.org.uk/friends
There's still time to apply to be Open City's Education Director — Deadline is Monday 13 January. If numbers are more your thing, we're recruiting a Finance Manager, with applications closing on Wednesday 15 January. Learn more about both roles and how to apply: open-city.org.uk/jobs
Logo reads: De-constructed with Matthew Lloyd Roberts above a key logo
Deconstructed is Open City's new monthly podcast hosted by Matthew Lloyd Roberts launching in Jan 2025. Guests will transport us to a location of their choice, telling us something about the past, present and future of London and beyond. Listen to the Deconstructed trailer shows.acast.com/opencity