Tour

Open-City

Open-City Architecture on the Thames Boat tour

Wed 5 Sep '12

18:30 - 21:15

Festival Pier
South Bank
London SE1 8XX

Journey down the River Thames exploring the architectural landmarks that contribute to making London such a vibrant and dynamic city. This river cruise will look at the impressive mix of historic and modern architecture that make the river-front so architecturally diverse.

The Thames embankments are home to Somerset House (Sir William Chambers/Dixon Jones), Tate Modern (Sir Giles Gilbert Scott/Herzog & de Meuron), Oxo Tower, Royal Festival Hall (Allies and Morrison refurbishment), Foster’s City Hall, Riverbank House (David Walker Architects) and the Design Museum to name a few.

Led by expert architectural guides.
Duration 2.45 approx.
Cost £22.50.
Regretfully no children under 7.
Departing and returning to Festival Pier, South Bank, London SE1 8XX

Entry:

Paid - ticket required

http://open-city.org.uk/activities/yearr
ound/architecturetours.html

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