ARCHITECTURE TREASURES: London holds many thrills and experiences for architecture enthusiasts and professionals alike. From the soaring glass structures of the 21st Century developments to the iconic London buildings of mid-century modernism, the city enjoys a unique architectural heritage.
Appreciating the basics will make an enormous difference to how you explore and understand tour city's nuances. Use Urban Gentry's knowledge and understanding to help you learn from and enjoy London's architecture.
London is not a place of orderliness but of mix, variation and contrasts. It has little of the architectural tidiness of Paris and all the vibrancy of a city like New York. London is a city packed with innovation and impressive contemporary design - a place that continues to be one of the most vibrant, creative and exciting cities in the world.
Come here to walk its streets and travel on its Underground and experience architecture as a vital part of the cultural life of a historic metropolis.
All of our architecture tours are led by your insider guide Tim. A London based architect with his own private practice, Tim is a lead lecturer on the Appreciation of Contemporary Architecture at City University, London. Over the past twenty years Tim has led 100s of contemporary architecture tours and walks, both here in London and across the globe.
For architecture enthusiasts and industry professionals, time with Tim is enlightening, engaging and packed with humour.
Tours available include:
The City Experience - Explore the 'Square Mile' and the standout architecture of Norman Foster and Richard Rogers, including the Swiss Re, known affectionately as 'The Gherkin' and Rogers’ equally iconic '86 Lloyds building + six other buildings of note.
Millennium Projects - amidst a frenzy of building activity to mark the Millennium London produced some important buildings, including the Tate Modern, the Millennium Bridge and the London Eye. Enjoy these delights and more against the Thames.
Canary Wharf- dubbed London's 'new city' the Canary Wharf complex, the size of small city, has transformed a run-down industrial into one of London's most gleaning hubs of finance and progress: a must for visitors that want to connect with world-class architectural innovation.
Paddington Basin & Kings Cross - witness huge redevelopments first hand as this area transforms into one of London's most prominent cultural hubs.
Olympic Regeneration - observe huge swathes of land being transformed in preparation for the 2012 Olympics. Tim will give you an informed commentary on the buildings, works and challenges ahead.
Request a customised tour london@urbangentry.com
| When? | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Time? | To suit. Usually - 2.5 hours. |
| Travel? | Walking only. |
| Price? |
Half Day (Morning) £165.00 per group |
