Announcing Open House London Annual Event 2009

Save the date: 19–20 September when Open House London will see 700 buildings of every conceivable type, shape and size will open their doors completely for free. Explore all corners of the Capital and be inspired by the power of architecture to transform the quality of our lives in this weekend celebration. Be one of the first to find out about all of this year’s events in London’s biggest architectural festival by reserving your copy of the Guide 09 at the 2008 price of £4.50 (until 30 April)
Supported by 31 London boroughs

Interested in becoming a volunteer for Open House London? We rely on hundreds of volunteers to make this annual celebration of the best of London’s architecture a real success. Can you offer a half day to act as a guide or steward? In return you’ll get a priority entry badge allowing you to jump to the queues at some of the other buildings open for the weekend. Download more info here

**NEW** Building Lives/The Lives of Buildings
Join us on 26-28 June in a celebration of some of London’s most fascinating architecture. Open House, in conjunction with English Heritage, is presenting this event as part of the Mayor of London’s new June festival ‘The Story of London’. Find out about the past, present and future of London’s architecture and how its buildings live, grow, die and are reborn and reused. Talks, tours, family activities, debates and some more unusual events will mean there is something for everyone. Keep checking here for details of events. Email us to find out more about helping as a volunteer for Open House over this weekend.

Maggie’s and Open House London Night Hike

Once again, we’re joining forces with Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres for the London Night Hike on Friday 18 September. Help us make this bigger than ever by rallying friends to join in. We’re looking for 2000 people to take to the streets of late night London, walking a 20 mile route. You’ll see fantastic architecture by night including Horse Guards, City Hall, Fulham Palace, and Battersea Power Station, and be rewarded with a night flight on the London Eye. As well as raising funds for Maggie’s Centres, 10% of funds raised will support Open House and our projects for young people. Register online now

Junior Open House
This comprehensive, fun-packed programme brings primary school students into contact with exemplary London architecture. Our guided building explorations encourage young people to become ‘architectives’, to look for clues, learn design skills and gain an understanding of how people use urban space. This direct experience leads on to creative workshops in the classroom. This year’s Junior Open House will run from May-July 2009 with the theme of re-imagining buildings and will culminate in an inter-school competition and awards ceremony. Find out more

Donate to Open House
As an independent charity we rely on donations to fund our education initiatives and annual Open House London event. Donate online today through our secure Just Giving page

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About Open House

Open House is an architecture education organisation whose aim is to open eyes, minds and doors to design excellence in London. Open House is focused on encouraging Londoners to explore and re-examine their city, to debate how architecture affects their daily lives, and to discover and appreciate how they can really influence change in the built environment.

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