University & College Architecture Trip To London

The beauty of a guided architectural tour is that it reveals the hidden gems as well as visiting the landmark places of interest. London’s long, rich history can be explored via carefully chosen routes around the city, with experienced guides telling the stories of the buildings. Itineraries can be tailored to suit the interests of each particular group.

The indoor arena is at the centre of a vast entertainment complex on the Greenwich Peninsula. Built to commemorate the Millennium, the iconic ‘dome’ was adapted to stage concerts of up to 20,000 people and is now the busiest music venue in the world. The complex includes a music club, a Cineworld cinema, an exhibition space, piazzas, bars and restaurants.

The Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture (MoDA) houses one of the world’s richest collections of nineteenth and twentieth century decorative arts. With textiles, wallpapers, design works, books, and magazines, the archive is a fantastic resource for students interested in the history of domestic interiors and provides inspiration for creative projects.

Affectionately known as ‘The Gherkin’, this famous curved skyscraper is the London headquarters of the insurance company Swiss Re. It was designed by Foster & Partners and built by Skanska. With 40 floors, the tower is 180 metres tall. Despite its curvacious appearance, however, the building has only one piece of curved glass – the lens at the top of the building.

Discover a hotbed of modern architectural activity and innovative business projects in Europe’s largest area of urban redevelopment. On an area that was once home to acres of decaying railway buildings, developers are now in the process of creating 2000 new homes, 10 new public squares and 20 new streets, as well as large swathes of retail and office space.

London is at the forefront of sustainable development, and this walking tour presents the city’s greenest products, innovative eco restaurants and sustainable architecture. See the world’s first building with integrated wind turbines, London’s first electric car-charging point, and learn about the green features of iconic buildings such as the Gherkin.