Open City Social Impact Report
Analysing our work and the impact it has in London and beyond.
Thank you Burberry
Open City is delighted to have received a donation from the iconic London fashion brand Burberry.
London Feeds Itself edited by Jonathan Nunn now available to order
London Feeds Itself is back. Expanded, updated and shipping now via the Open City online shop
Open City is looking for two young trustees. Apply now
Open City launches search for two new board members aged between 18 and 30.
Open City debate to tackle low pay and undercutting in architecture sector
Inspiring stories of solutions to improving employment conditions from across time and throughout the world.
Words on Wood podcast: A Trillion Trees with Fred Pearce
Special episode of award-winning podcast series examining forest restoration.
John Morden Centre by Mæ Architects wins the 2023 Stirling Prize
Mæ Architects have triumphed in Britain’s most prestigious award for new buildings. Our director Phineas Harper reviews their winning project.
Incredible architecture, fascinating walking tours and creative performances: Open House Festival 2023 opens with its most ambitious programme yet
2023 edition of the world’s largest festival of special architecture and neighbourhoods gets underway.
Brutalism, Jazz, Black History, Council Estates, Steam Engines and the BT Tower — one week until London's Open House Festival
One week until Open House Festival returns to the capital with a bang.
Educator Zafir Ameen joins Open City
LSA graduate joins Open City’s expanding young people’s team.
Open City Social Impact Report 2022
Download this year’s social impact report from Open City
Top Christmas Gifts for London Lovers
Open City selects its favourite Christmas gifts for 2022
Open City Christmas Shop
Unique gifts for architects and London lovers now available at the Open City online shop!
30 years of Open City
Open City member of staff, Phineas Harper reflects on 30 years of making London more open, accessible and equitable
Press release: London Feeds Itself edited by Jonathan Nunn
25 chapters exploring London’s food and urbanism and 125 restaurant recommendations.
Remembering Marcus Fairs
An exceptional force within the industry who will be deeply missed.
20 Highlights of the Open House Festival closing weekend that still have tickets available!
Hand-picked highlights to visit during the closing weekend of London’s 2021 Open House Festival
Sarah Phillips and Siraaj Mitha join Open City’s new Education and Empowerment Team
Open City appoints new team to lead its pioneering work with children and young people.
What is the point of the Open House Festival?
As plans take shape for London’s 30th Open House Festival, director Phineas Harper asks, ‘what’s it all for?’
Open City Programmes
Accelerate
For over a decade, Open City has run Accelerate, a free programme supporting young people from under-represented communities to pursue creative careers in engineering, architecture, design and city-making.
Tours and events
Open City runs an adventurous programme of year-round walking, cycling and boat tours, debates and lectures.
Open House London Festival
With thousands of visitors across all 33 London Boroughs, Open House London Festival is the largest and most inclusive festival of architecture and neighbourhoods in the world.
Open House Worldwide
Open City is part of a global network of festivals dedicated opening up and celebrating special buildings and places from New York to Maputo and beyond.