The world’s largest architecture festival, giving free public access to over 800 buildings, walks, talks and tours over one weekend in September each year.

This established date in London's cultural calendar is a citywide celebration of the buildings, places and neighbourhoods where we live, work and play, and the value of good design in creating and sustaining a vibrant city. A unique opportunity to get inside what makes London great and be inspired by the power of architecture.

The festival, which is in its 29th year, is staging a diverse programme of digital and in-person events across London. The event feature brand new formats including an Open House online documentary series as well as audio and self-led walking tours alongside its traditional formats such as building openings and guided walking tours. Highlights include the Stirling Prize-nominated Bloomberg headquarters by Foster + Partners (pictured) and the new US Embassy by Kieran Timberlake. 

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