Open House Festival 2024 | Foster + Partners

Open House Festival | Foster + Partners
14-15 September 2024

Once again, we will be opening the doors to our London studio as part of this year’s Open House Festival, an annual celebration of the capital’s architecture. 

Hosted across several buildings on the London campus, we invite the public to explore the different studio spaces, take part in interactive workshops and gain an insight into the wide range of disciplines and skills that the practice has to offer.

Exhibitions – We will be showcasing a selection of our projects from across the globe. Models, films, and photographs capture different stages of the design process.

Workshops – Something for everyone, regardless of age or interest. The workshops will include a live drawing class, designing spaces in VR, exploring the metaverse, robotics, space architecture and much more!

Opening times 
Saturday 14 September | 10:00 – 16:00 (last entry 15:30)
Sunday 15 September | 10:00 – 17:00 (last entry 16:30)
 
Free entry 
No pre-booking necessary

Location 
Riverside, 22 Hester Road 
London SW11 4AN 

Activities for all ages

From design and craft activities to miniature city planning; drawing and colouring to engineering experiments, we aim to provide a wide variety of activities to inspire and educate the younger generation. 

Accessibility and Inclusion
Being equitable and inclusive is a priority for Foster + Partners. We are working to ensure Open House Festival is accessible to everyone within our community.

Sociability App
Prior to attending, you can explore the campus accessibility through our Sociability App

British Sign Language Deaf-led tour  
We have commissioned a British Sign Language Deaf-led tour for visitors of all ages interested in architecture, design and the built environment. John Wilson, an experienced Deaf-led tour guide across many national museums, will be leading the tour.

BSL Deaf-led tour | 2pm Saturday 14 September
Meeting point outside main reception

To book a place on the Deaf-led tour or to find out more about the access and inclusion facilities, please contact Jane Samuels, our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead - jsamuels@fosterandpartners.com

Facilities
Toilets
Drinking water
Step-free routes
Family-friendly event
All gender toilet
Accessible toilet
Seating available
BSL Deaf-led tour
Low sensory spaces
Baby changing facilities
Wheelchair loan is available from main reception on request
Limited parking is available for disabled people
Multi-faith space for prayer and contemplation available on request
Wellbeing space for people requiring a quiet space

To find out more about Open House Festival and other buildings open to the public, visit Open House Festival 2024